724 m away
Grand Envers
A mega classic that links steep sustained pitches before finishing in the requin hut exits couloirs. Incredidble but very serious skiing.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 5.2 km
- Ascent
- 19 m
- Descent
- 1.6 km
The "intro" to the north face of the Midi with an incredible ambiance and surprisingly "freerideable" skiing in the upper section.
Freeride Skiing Extreme
VERY EXTREME skiing. Danger of death. The "intro" to the north face of the Midi. Incredible ambiance and surprisingly "freerideable" in the upper section. The direct entrance to this line is rarely in condition and often fresh snow hides large areas of ice. The slope is very avalanche prone. A fall on this route would almost certainly be fatal. Head out on the Grand Envers route and instead of skiing the top of the steep first pitch traverse under the ridge line and out onto the north slope. Ski a short pitch and traverse right underneath the rock outcrop. A steep face is reached and should be skied cautiously as it is often rocky and the snowpack very thin. Just above the rimaye the terrain angle kicks back and some incredible turns can be had in an awe inspiring setting. Ski the large bowl heading right before the serac and locate a rock outcrop where you need to build a rap station. A full 60 meter or two 30 meter rappels only just puts you at the top of a narrow couloir. Ski this until a small rock step. Rappel once more before enjoying the wide open slope that take you back to the midi mid station.
Extreme
Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.
724 m away
A mega classic that links steep sustained pitches before finishing in the requin hut exits couloirs. Incredidble but very serious skiing.
Severe Freeride Skiing
790 m away
This is a classic extreme skiing line, not only in Chamonix, but across the Alps. 900 meters of sustained and serious terrain between 40-50 degrees; enough to get anyones heart pumping.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
794 m away
Great skiing links sections of steeper technical terrain with wide open stretches. Perfect for taking in the view.
Severe Freeride Skiing
794 m away
A steep south facing slope is a great finishing option to the Petit Envers or Envers du Plan.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
794 m away
A highly crevassed variation of the Vallée Blanche which is not often possible due to the state of the glacier.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
794 m away
A traversing section that links the Envers du Plan to the Grand Envers and Requin Hut Couloirs exit.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
794 m away
Highly crevassed but good skiing, this is a step up from the Vallée Blanche both technically and in the seriousness of the glacier.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
794 m away
A variant finish to the Petit Envers to rejoin the Vallee Blanche above the seracs
Difficult Freeride Skiing
794 m away
Perhaps the most famous ski descent in the world? Technically moderate but very serious skiing in an absolutely breathtaking setting.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
870 m away
This highly sought after mountaineering line is perhaps the most aesthetic ski line on the North Face of the Midi.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
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