Col D' Arp
A classic skier/boarder route; long, remote and starting from a stunning viewpoint.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 5.4 km
- Ascent
- 4 m
- Descent
- 1.5 km
A guidebook for the Mont Blanc Massif’s powderhounds.
Freeride Skiing Easy, Moderate, Difficult, Severe
The historic Italian resort of Courmayeur is located on the sunny side of the 4810m high Mont Blanc. Situated in the heart of the Aosta Valley, Courmayeur is a mere 20km from its neighbouring French resort Chamonix, and the two towns are linked by the high speed Skyway Monte Bianco cable car. Although Cormayeur’s skiable area is relatively small, what it lacks in groomed slopes it makes up for in fantastically challenging off-piste and heliskiing, and the local lift pass covers all the surrounding Aosta Valley resorts as an added bonus.
Courmayeur town centre is elegant and compact, with pretty cobblestoned pedestrianised streets, top-notch restaurants and stylish Italian boutiques. After a hard day’s skiing you can sit back in one of the many cosy bars, and take in the unadulterated mountain landscapes, with fourteen 4,000m+ peaks visible. Here’s a collection of freeride routes to help you find the finest powder on the mountain.
Sources http://aosta-valley.co.uk/destinations/courmayeur/ https://www.ski.com/blog/7-reasons-to-ski-courmayeur-this-winter/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/ski/resort-guides/Courmayeur-piste-guide/
A classic skier/boarder route; long, remote and starting from a stunning viewpoint.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
Another secret hidden route with an awesome Lion King theme. With lumps and bumps through the forest and the potential for some gnarly drops.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
A chilled way to end the day, or just a pleasant ride down back to the Val Veny cable station.
Easy Freeride Skiing
A fun, short off-piste run in the woods that is a good choice in bad visibility.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
A long off-piste itinerary with no major difficulties. This line ends in another valley so take a taxi or bus to return to the start point.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
One of the best couloirs in the area, this is steep and straight.
Severe Freeride Skiing
A good offpiste run from the Youla when conditions lower on the mountain are bad.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
A superb variant from the Arp to join the Dolonne Couloir
Difficult Freeride Skiing
One of the first offpiste lines to be skied after snowfall.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
An excellent offpiste when Youla cable car is closed
Difficult Freeride Skiing
A great run from an amazing summit. There's potential for plenty of powder on varied terrain but snowboarders should be prepared for a walk at the end.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
Short and sweet but certainly the most fun 100 metre section you will do for a while.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
The Old Freeride World Tour Official Competition Area. Test your abilities against the athletes.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
A tricky entry followed by a steep couloir and an open field.
Severe Freeride Skiing
Keep it simple and easy - a great way to start off piste.
Easy Freeride Skiing
One of Courmayeur's classic off piste lines for good skiers
Difficult Freeride Skiing
A nice, testing off-piste line through steep woods
Difficult Freeride Skiing
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