11 m away
Portelle's shortcut line
A small short cut line close to the slope without many difficulties, other than navigation
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 319 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 85 m
Les Portelle's front chairlift line
Vallnord
A nice line where a good walk is required with a short section of steep skiing.
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 797 m
- Ascent
- 167 m
- Descent
- 184 m
- Low Point
- 2.5 km
- High Point
- 2.7 km
- Gradient
- 42˚
A lot of chairlifts go to this line located in the Les Portelles area. Instead of going to the green slope "Megaverda" turn left and hike the face in front of you. The walk is short but not easy due to the steepness, in case of powder snow this can take up to 45 minutes. The line is pretty steep (average of 45 degrees) so good skills are important in this area. Rocks are present in this line but the snow cover is often good due to the north facing aspect, and the high altitude. Avalanche risk is pretty important due the steepness throughout the line, good navigation is important due to the rocks in the middle of the line where a fall would hurt a lot. The line finishes on the green piste "Megaverda" which leads back to "La Coma" ski area.
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Cliffs
- Walk Required
Equipment required
- Ice axe
- Crampons
Similar routes nearby
332 m away
Portelle's north face
A line with a long walk needed and with some real steepness in the line itself.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 746 m
- Ascent
- 30 m
- Descent
- 230 m
520 m away
Pic Arcalis lower section line
A long hike required for a really committing line into steep and rocky terrain for expert skiers only.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 861 m
- Ascent
- 44 m
- Descent
- 285 m
595 m away
La Coma's chairlift line
Shortcut line close to the slopes.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 389 m
- Ascent
- 4 m
- Descent
- 114 m
610 m away
Les portelle's steep line
A long traverse line close to the slopes, initially on top of a ridge before some steep and rocky skiing.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Ascent
- 32 m
- Descent
- 375 m
692 m away
Pic d'Arcalis steep line
Expedition line with a really long walk needed and a really high level entrance.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 891 m
- Ascent
- 66 m
- Descent
- 365 m
764 m away
La Coma junction line
Shortcut line between pistes with moderate steepness as well as easy terrain.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 597 m
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 128 m
788 m away
Pic d'Arcalis's left side line
Another expedition line with some good gradient, where really good steep skiing skills are required.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 666 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 325 m
795 m away
La Balma's cliff line
A long line with a small cliff in the middle.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 564 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 152 m
835 m away
Pic d'Arcalis East line
A complex traverse and a long walk to the last part of the "Pic d'arcalis".
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 888 m
- Ascent
- 13 m
- Descent
- 345 m
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Guidebooks in this area
20 routes · Freeride Skiing