12 Breathtaking Freeride Lines in Monte Rosa

Spread across 3 valleys in northern Italy, the Monte Rosa ski area is a paradise for big mountain skiers and lies just 2 hours from Milan.

Freeride Skiing Easy, Moderate, Difficult, Severe

Also in Aoste, Italy

Description

Second in height only to Mont Blanc, the Monte Rosa is one of the biggest and most impressive massifs in the Alps. The potential for skiing in the area is virtually unlimited and freeriders with a sense of adventure will love it here. This guidebook showcases the best freeride lines accessible from the lifts of the MonteRosa ski area, the carpark of which lies just 2 hours from Milan city centre! There's everything here from cruisy, stress-free valley runs through to steep and exciting couloirs and everything in between.

Once you're worked your way through these there are some fabulous ski tours to be done in the area including, if you're up for a BIG adventure, this one -

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Routes included

Alpe Weng

freeride on ample and gentle slope

Moderate Freeride Skiing

Distance: 3.7 km
Ascent: 3 m
Descent: 927 m

Bettolina

One of the best itineraries of this area: wide slopes and a wild environment.

Difficult Freeride Skiing

Distance: 3.3 km
Ascent: 6 m
Descent: 897 m

La Balma Classic

One of the classic off piste runs in the Alagna area giving access to many other lines, with a long descent on wide slopes in an isolated environment.

Difficult Freeride Skiing

Distance: 11 km
Ascent: 97 m
Descent: 2.1 km

Couloir Dente Bors

This is a variation of the Balma classic. A route for experienced skiers, familiar with exposed slopes and with good navigation skills.

Severe Freeride Skiing

Distance: 2.2 km
Ascent: 3 m
Descent: 703 m

Lago Gabiet - Netscho Valley

A straightforward ski in some remote and captivating scenery.

Difficult Freeride Skiing

Distance: 3 km
Ascent: 30 m
Descent: 586 m

Salza Valley

One of the great classic routes in the Monte Rosa area: long and complex in high mountain terrain.

Moderate Freeride Skiing

Distance: 4.2 km
Ascent: 23 m
Descent: 931 m

Indren - Canale dell' Aquila

The most popular off piste route on the Monterosa, with markings in place.

Difficult Freeride Skiing

Distance: 5 km
Ascent: 11 m
Descent: 950 m

Vallone d'Olen

The Olen valley is not so far from the piste and is perfect terrain for novice freerider

Moderate Freeride Skiing

Distance: 3.1 km
Ascent: 2 m
Descent: 842 m

Soussun

A nice tour through a beautiful village

Easy Freeride Skiing

Distance: 1.9 km
Ascent: 23 m
Descent: 804 m

La Malfatta

The Malfatta is the most beautiful itinerary of the Monte Rosa area. Technical access with a rope and serious ambience make this tour very popular amongst freeriders.

Severe Freeride Skiing