122 m 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
Passerelle Couloir
Aiguille du Midi
Chamonix
Skyway Monte Bianco
Very steep, serious and extreme skiing, accessible with 3 long rappels.
Freeride Skiing Extreme
- Distance
- 435 m
- Ascent
- 4 m
- Descent
- 307 m
- Low Point
- 3.3 km
- High Point
- 3.6 km
- Gradient
- 47˚
Very steep and extreme skiing, accessible with 3 long committing rappels. Start this extreme run by first making three airy and committing 60 meter rappels from the bridge which divides the 2 sections of the Aiguille du midi lift station. Once in the couloir itself the skiing is very steep and narrow. After the steep section. the couloir backs off slightly and widens before you join the Glacier Rond.
Difficulty
Extreme
Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.
High Exposure (E3)
In case of a fall, death is highly likely.
Remoteness
In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.
Best time to visit
Features
- Glacier
Equipment required
- Rope
- Skins
- Crampons
Similar routes nearby
197 m 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
231 m 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
300 m away
Petit Rognon north-east
A variant finish to the Petit Envers to rejoin the Vallee Blanche above the seracs
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 192 m
- Descent
- 2.2 km
300 m away
Petit Rognon south-east
A steep south facing slope is a great finishing option to the Petit Envers or Envers du Plan.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 192 m
- Descent
- 2.2 km
300 m away
Vallee Blanche
Perhaps the most famous ski descent in the world? Technically moderate but very serious skiing in an absolutely breathtaking setting.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 11 m
- Descent
- 2 km
300 m away
Envers du plan glacier
A traversing section that links the Envers du Plan to the Grand Envers and Requin Hut Couloirs exit.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 199 m
- Descent
- 2.2 km
300 m away
Vrai Vallée Blanche
A highly crevassed variation of the Vallée Blanche which is not often possible due to the state of the glacier.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 181 m
- Descent
- 2.2 km
300 m away
Petit Envers du Plan
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
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 199 m
- Descent
- 2.2 km
300 m away
Envers du Plan
Great skiing links sections of steeper technical terrain with wide open stretches. Perfect for taking in the view.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 182 m
- Descent
- 2.2 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
10 of the Best Lift-Accessed Ski Lines in the World
49 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
Charlie Boscoe's 50 Favourite Ski Adventures in Europe
10 routes · Freeride Skiing
The Best of the Best: Chamonix's Top 10 Freeride Routes
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