3.9 km away
Dome Traverse
An alternative to the main Dome line.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 687 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 290 m
DIY S02E10: Angelique Couloir
Arve Valley
Chamonix
A long south-southwest facing couloir, which is a great day mission from the Grand Montets.
Freeride Skiing Extreme
- Distance
- 4.6 km
- Ascent
- 226 m
- Descent
- 1.2 km
- Low Point
- 2.8 km
- High Point
- 3.7 km
- Gradient
- 57˚
This is a big day mission from the Grand Montets. The Angelique couloir involves a lot of climbing followed by a narrow, technical descent.
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Description
Start by heading up the Grand Montet and then ski down to the Argentiere Glacier before climbing the North face of Les Courtes. Crampons, ice axes, and rope are crucial.
When snow conditions are low, you will need to rappel into the couloir to start the line.
Even starting early, this tour could finish in the dark, so don't forget your head torch, safety equipment, and supplies.
Watch the full video of this line, featured in Xavier de le Rue's web series, DIY: Mission Angelique: https://youtu.be/ZF1WPnzen2A
Difficulty
Extreme
Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.
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
- Couloir
- Glacier
- Walk Required
Equipment required
- Rope
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons
- Glacier kit
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