Tete du Grand Plan

More technical variant of Grand Vallon
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 931 m
- Ascent
- 3 m
- Descent
- 385 m
Discover some of the most epic freeriding that the French Alps has to offer in this guidebook.
Freeride Skiing Easy, Moderate, Difficult, Severe, Extreme
After tricky and strenuous climbs set to challenge even the most confident freeriders, thread your way down the mountains, taking in the views, and feeling the thrill of your accomplishments. There are many epic mountain moments to be had in Tignes and Val d'Isère. The sheer amount of freeriding options in this snow-rich spot in the French Alps will keep any good mountaineer out exploring for a whole season.
A couple of our top choice adventures in this guidebook are: Jambe du Chien, a locals’ favourite which will take you along rocky ridges, down steep descents and away from the crowds. The Grande Motte, South Face Intégrale adventure is a detailed guide to help the most experienced freeriders navigate this stunning, but at times potentially treacherous route. Warning: not for the faint-hearted!
More technical variant of Grand Vallon
Difficult Freeride Skiing
A good introduction to off-piste skiing at high altitude
Difficult Freeride Skiing
A popular, easy to access classic couloir - you'll need to get up early to get first tracks here.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
Spectacular steep couloir skiing right off the piste.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
An easily-accessed bowl to lap straight after snowfall.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
A good off-piste link from Tignes to Val d'Isere although the snow suffers due to the sunny aspect of the slope.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
A short off piste run on glaciated terrain.
Severe Freeride Skiing
Fun skiing on some great and varied slopes.
Severe Freeride Skiing
Ultra-classic, steep, serious skiing through the Charvet North Face
Severe Freeride Skiing
One of the most spectacular descents in the region
Severe Freeride Skiing
A long and varied run often on good snow.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
Good skiing with easy access, close to the pistes
Difficult Freeride Skiing
Probably the best known off piste run in Val. Great skiing with a few variations for the brave.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
A possible powder stash long after a storm
Difficult Freeride Skiing
A beautiful first step into the backcountry
Difficult Freeride Skiing
A gentle valley with spectacular views
Difficult Freeride Skiing
Hidden gem- tough to get right, stunning when you do
Severe Freeride Skiing
Steep, technical tree skiing
Difficult Freeride Skiing
A fun shortcut above Tignes Les Boisses
Difficult Freeride Skiing
1000 metres of steep spring couloir skiing
Severe Freeride Skiing
Steep skiing and great snow hiding in plain sight
Severe Freeride Skiing
Nice off piste run, a great introduction to powder skiing.
Easy Freeride Skiing
A super variant to Spatule.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
A classic easy off-piste at a mellow gradient
Difficult Freeride Skiing
Steep narrow couloirs that are easily accessed and offer fun yet serious skiing.
Severe Freeride Skiing
Steep couloir skiing on a northerly aspect offering a great challenge and usually some great snow.
Severe Freeride Skiing
A spectacular ski descent on moderate terrain in a wild setting.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
A fantastic journey for those willing to put in a bit of effort.
Severe Freeride Skiing
Beautiful couloir skiing from the summit of the Bellevarde
Severe Freeride Skiing
A short fun slope great mid morning once the snow has softened.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
A long complex descent on moderate terrain; a great adventure.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
Enjoyable, beautiful skiing but check the snow conditions before setting out
Severe Freeride Skiing
A long traverse leads to steep and wild skiing above Tignes Le Lac
Severe Freeride Skiing
Short, steep, easy-access tree lines
Difficult Freeride Skiing
An even longer variant of a Tignes classic itinerary
Difficult Freeride Skiing
A short hike gives access to two steep and fantastic couloirs and then fun yet committing skiing far from the piste awaits.
Severe Freeride Skiing
Great tree skiing - good for bad visibility/weather days
Difficult Freeride Skiing
Wide open skiing with a few fun variations.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
Great skiing in an easily accessed bowl.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
The classic, very popular Val d'Isere off-piste. Quickly tracked!
Difficult Freeride Skiing
A long ski descent away from the lifts with a lot of space for exploration.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
Easy access off piste run on a large north facing slope often with fantastic cold snow
Difficult Freeride Skiing
Easy access off piste run on a large north facing slope often offering fantastic cold snow.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
Excellent and relatively straight forward couloir skiing with only a short hike
Severe Freeride Skiing
An amazing couloir reserved for expert skiers only.
Severe Freeride Skiing
A spectacular couloir which is reserved for expert skiers only.
Severe Freeride Skiing
This alternative line to the Lavancher couloir provides some steep tree skiing but can be dangerous.
Severe Freeride Skiing
A spectacular couloir reserved for expert skiers only.
Severe Freeride Skiing
A wide open face - the perfect gradient for freeriding
Difficult Freeride Skiing
A modern classic straight from the lift through beautiful terrain
Difficult Freeride Skiing
A steeper alternative to the classic Banana line
Severe Freeride Skiing
Rewarding skiing for those prepared to hike a little
Severe Freeride Skiing
A hike along the ridge leads to some adventurous skiing down some steep couloirs.
Severe Freeride Skiing
The central line down slightly steeper terrain than the classic "Pays Desert".
Difficult Freeride Skiing
The Val mega classic avoiding the gorge
Difficult Freeride Skiing
A long adventurous journey; a Val d'Isère MEGA Classic!
Difficult Freeride Skiing
A fantastic line accessible by a short bootpack from the top of the Grattalu chairlift. The little effort required to hike to this couloir luckily keeps the masses away!
Difficult Freeride Skiing
Ski the stunning couloir and face that brings you straight back into Val Claret
Severe Freeride Skiing
A true classic; P4 should be on the to-do list for all experienced ski mountaineers in the area.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
The best descent down the north face of the Pramecou, but only for the experienced.
Severe Freeride Skiing
A fantastic, long and adventurous rope-accessed couloir that leads into the remote Leisse Valley.
Severe Freeride Skiing
An extremely challenging descent where a fall is completely out of the question for almost the entirety of the route
Extreme Freeride Skiing
A local’s favourite, which sees few descents per season.
Severe Freeride Skiing
The combe of Constantine is located right next to that of the glattier, between the Tignes Lake and Tignes 1800. Its access is very simple and it has no particular difficulty. Be careful though the stability of the snowpack !!!
Moderate Freeride Skiing
The North Face of the rock of Petite Balm
Moderate Freeride Skiing
La Familiale, as its name suggests, is a very easy off-piste itinerary
Easy Freeride Skiing
The North Face of Borsat is a small wall, very wide and little steep
Easy Freeride Skiing
The slope of Lavachat is a large and beautiful slope relatively pronounced located above the district of Lavachet.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
The Langue du Glacier is a small off-piste escape from the galley of La Grande Motte
Easy Freeride Skiing
A fun bowl with easy access from the lifts making it a good area to session.
Easy Freeride Skiing
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