233 m away
Couloir Allais
Although shorter than the other Brevent couloirs the Allias offers a wider canvas pefect for opening up.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 633 m
Bozon Couloir
Brévent/Flégère
Chamonix
Good skiing awaits in this classic couloir which holds snow well until late in the day due to its westerly aspect
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 630 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 343 m
- Low Point
- 1.7 km
- High Point
- 2.1 km
- Gradient
- 39˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be severe. It's very remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between December and April. From a low point of 1.7 km to the maximum altitude of 2.1 km, the route covers 630 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 343 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.2 and Labande grade 3.
Description
From the flat area at the top of the Parsa chairlift head west and enter the prominent couloir. Ski the wide perfect freeride terrain which narrows to a technical finish. Join the Couloir Allais exit. Make sure there is enough snow cover down to CHamonix before you set off
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
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Trees
Similar routes nearby
549 m away
Col du Brevent
A big couloir taking you back to the resort, well worth the extra work needed to hike.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 431 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 216 m
631 m away
Faux col
A wide open col leads to a classic off piste jaunt which leads back to the piste.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 374 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 231 m
722 m away
Demi-lune
A fun excursion a short way from the piste.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 184 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 138 m
846 m away
Hotel face
“THE" classic freeride face at Brévent which offers numerous different routes of varying difficulty.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Ascent
- 31 m
- Descent
- 482 m
855 m away
Bellin Couloir
Steep and serious skiing under the very impressive Brévent cliff face.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 1 km
1 km away
E.N.S.A. Couloir
Steep and serious terrain reached easily from the Brevent cable car, in a nutshell what Chamonix steep skiing is about.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.8 km
- Ascent
- 14 m
- Descent
- 1.4 km
1.3 km away
Bellachat
One of the best descents off Brévent, with cold conditions needed.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 4.3 km
- Ascent
- 43 m
- Descent
- 1.2 km
3 km away
Lanchers couloir
A great extension from the Lachenal bowl that leads to the valley floor.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 903 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 475 m
3.6 km away
Lachenal bowl
Long fall-line skiing straight off the lift.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 680 m
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 199 m
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Guidebooks in this area
10 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
The 10 Best Steep Ski Lines in Chamonix
10 routes · Freeride Skiing
The Best of the Best: Chamonix's Top 10 Freeride Routes
10 routes · Freeride Skiing
Epic Lines Opposite Mont Blanc : Ski Brévent-Flégère
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