1 km away
Lachenal bowl
Long fall-line skiing straight off the lift.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 680 m
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 199 m
Lanchers couloir
Brévent/Flégère
Chamonix
A great extension from the Lachenal bowl that leads to the valley floor.
Freeride Skiing Difficult
- Distance
- 903 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 475 m
- Low Point
- 1.3 km
- High Point
- 1.8 km
- Gradient
- 36˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between December and March. From a low point of 1.3 km to the maximum altitude of 1.8 km, the route covers 903 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 475 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.2 and Labande grade 4.
Description
From the top of the Index chairlift hang a left following either the Lachenal piste or the Combe Lachenal freeride line. Where the Lachenal piste heads back left take this fall line couloir until you meet the Les Praz black piste.
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
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Similar routes nearby
1.5 km away
Crochues Bowl
The bowl offers unlimited descent options in flowy terrain.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 924 m
- Ascent
- 7 m
- Descent
- 350 m
3 km away
Bozon Couloir
Good skiing awaits in this classic couloir which holds snow well until late in the day due to its westerly aspect
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 630 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 343 m
3.1 km 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
3.2 km 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
3.4 km 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
3.6 km away
Demi-lune
A fun excursion a short way from the piste.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 184 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 138 m
3.8 km 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
3.8 km 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
4 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
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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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