1.9 km away
Para Face
A great option for skiing to the valley floor after a descent of any of the W or N face routes off the Aiguille du Midi
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.4 km
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 746 m
Chamonix Return
Chamonix
A series of walking trails makes it possible to ski from the tunnel du Mont Blanc back to chamonix if there is enough snow.
Freeride Skiing Moderate
- Distance
- 2.5 km
- Ascent
- 26 m
- Descent
- 258 m
- Low Point
- 1 km
- High Point
- 1.3 km
- Gradient
- 27˚
From the exit point of the Bossons Glacier walk across the road and put your skis on at the little green bridge. Ski this first slope and link trails and walking paths until you arrive back at the roundabout just before the town of Chamonix. This route can often times be very rocky and unpleasant and require a lot of walking. You find yourself skiing on the side ot the Mont Blanc Tunnel road at one point
Difficulty
Moderate
Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.
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
- Trees
- Walk Required
Similar routes nearby
2 km away
Pre Du Rocher Left
A good descent on wide open slopes, but be warned you pay the price with the exit
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.6 km
- Ascent
- 7 m
- Descent
- 1.1 km
2 km away
Pre Du Rocher Right
Wild, serious skiing away from the pisted areas in the trees which is often good when visibility is low.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 4.6 km
- Ascent
- 15 m
- Descent
- 1.3 km
2.8 km away
Bossons glacier exit
A serious direct finish to the Rond or Cosmiques couloir this route is great skiing when snow conditions allow.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 3.4 km
- Ascent
- 2 m
- Descent
- 1.4 km
3 km away
Eugster diagonal
Some of the steepest and most serious terrain accessible from a lift anywhere in the world; an undertaking reserved for only the very best skiers.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 833 m
3.3 km away
Rond into West Couloir
Technical and more serious variation to the classic Rond or Passerelle Couloir
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Ascent
- 26 m
- Descent
- 738 m
3.3 km away
Passerelle Couloir
Very steep, serious and extreme skiing, accessible with 3 long rappels.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 435 m
- Ascent
- 4 m
- Descent
- 307 m
3.3 km away
Frendo Spur
This highly sought after mountaineering line is perhaps the most aesthetic ski line on the North Face of the Midi.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.4 km
- Ascent
- 2 m
- Descent
- 1.3 km
3.3 km away
Poubelles Couloir, Aiguille Du Midi
Almost never in condition, a short but steep ski through rocks leads to the glacier.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 325 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 214 m
3.3 km away
Mallory
Maybe the most coveted line in the Chamonix valley representing the pinnacle in steep and committing skiing, all with a perfect view of the town of Chamonix.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 1.2 km
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Guidebooks in this area
5 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
Chamonix's Ultimate Steep Skiing Ticklist
10 routes · Freeride Skiing
The Best of the Best: Chamonix's Top 10 Freeride Routes
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