299 m away
Lavancher
A great alternative to the main bowl lines with fantastic skiing and reliable powder.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.9 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 675 m
Rochers Rouge
Chamonix
Grands Montets
Les Grands Montets
Lots of possible lines offering good variations to the main Lavancher bowl lines with many interesting bumps and rolls.
Freeride Skiing Difficult
- Distance
- 1 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 510 m
- Low Point
- 2 km
- High Point
- 2.5 km
- Gradient
- 35˚
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 April. From a low point of 2 km to the maximum altitude of 2.5 km, the route covers 1 km, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 510 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.2 and Labande grade 3.
Description
Ski c.200 metres down the Chamois piste past the entrance to the Lavancher and then drop off left into a vague bowl. Pick a line down this - there are many possible variations.
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
Features
- Cliffs
Similar routes nearby
491 m away
Poubelle Couloir
One for the poseur! A much-eyed line down a spectacular couloir. Not to be under-estimated
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 510 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 356 m
509 m away
Fillot
Slyly crosses the ridge from the Bochard to find fine slopes on skier's right of the Lavancher bowl
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 443 m
533 m away
Canadian Bowl
A classic Grands Montets line; open, varied, great skiing
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.2 km
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 760 m
679 m away
Combe a Germain
A narrow hidden bowl at 35 degrees
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 697 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 291 m
1.1 km away
Pas de Chèvre Variation
A wonderful variation on the legendary Pas de Chèvre. Serious skiing in a spectacular big mountain environment
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.3 km
- Ascent
- 2 m
- Descent
- 573 m
1.2 km away
Plan Joran Ridge 1
A nice run slope with sparse trees
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 637 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 195 m
1.2 km away
Tabé Bowl
A small open bowl between the trees, often bumpy but usually good fun.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 605 m
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 210 m
1.2 km away
Fredo
An alternative approach to the lower Canadian Bowl; usually bumps at the top
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 531 m
1.3 km away
The Magic Forest
A fun mini-adventure through the forest, with some steep drop-offs, this is particularly good in powder and windy bad vis days.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 759 m
- Ascent
- 10 m
- Descent
- 274 m
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Guidebooks in this area
10 routes · Freeride Skiing
The Best of the Best: Chamonix's Top 10 Freeride Routes
10 routes · Freeride Skiing
The Best of the Best : Freeride the Grands Montets
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