45 m away
Moraine des Rognons
An interesting direct line through the moraine wall to the Argentiere Glacier
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 537 m
Dome Traverse
Chamonix
Les Grands Montets
An alternative to the main Dome line.
Freeride Skiing Difficult
- Distance
- 687 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 290 m
- Low Point
- 2.7 km
- High Point
- 2.9 km
- Gradient
- 33˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's very remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between January and April. From a low point of 2.7 km to the maximum altitude of 2.9 km, the route covers 687 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 290 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.2 and Labande grade 3. You'll need rope to complete it safely.
Description
This skis the huge wide open glacial slopes diagonally down and L. There is no distinct line and it has a slight convexity on it. You join the tracks from the main Dome line to enter the lower slopes through the rocks.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
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
- Glacier
Equipment required
- Rope
Similar routes nearby
364 m away
Dome
A wide open glacier run with a steep exit
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.3 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 678 m
436 m away
Les Rognons
A serious glacier run in the spectacular Argentiere Glacier basin
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 3.4 km
- Ascent
- 12 m
- Descent
- 867 m
634 m away
Pisteurs
A short steep hanging snowfield, approached by a scramble over the Grands Montets summit
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 268 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 181 m
641 m away
Grand Mur
A hidden gem; varied and interesting skiing high above the Argentiere Glacier
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 707 m
731 m away
Combe des Rachasses
A wide open glacier run in a small dip below the bounding cliffs
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 882 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 420 m
741 m away
Pas de Chèvre
A legendary Chamonix off-piste run. Serious skiing in a spectacular big mountain environment
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 6.3 km
- Ascent
- 262 m
- Descent
- 1.8 km
742 m away
Face
An imposing line down the small glacier at the top of the front face of the Grands Montets
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 547 m
1.1 km away
Rectiligne Couloir
A steep, narrow couloir in wild high mountain terrain
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 777 m
1.4 km away
Italian Bowl
Another classic Grands Montets line, accessing a hidden bowl below steep cliffs
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.3 km
- Ascent
- 2 m
- Descent
- 459 m
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Guidebooks in this area
10 routes · Freeride Skiing