577 m away
Diable Couloir
One of the best and longest extreme couloirs in the Mont Blanc Massif
Extreme Ski Touring
- Distance
- 2.8 km
- Ascent
- 957 m
- Descent
- 957 m
Jager Couloir
Aiguille du Midi
Chamonix
Skyway Monte Bianco
Another gem of a steep line on the East Face of Mont Blanc du Tacul
Ski Touring Extreme
- Distance
- 2.9 km
- Ascent
- 896 m
- Descent
- 896 m
- Duration
- 2-3 hrs
- Low Point
- 3.3 km
- High Point
- 4.1 km
- Gradient
- 66˚
From the top lift station of the Aiguille du Midi cable car, ski down as for the classic Vallée Blanche before veering over to the foot of the East Face of Mont Blanc du Tacul and the Jager Couloir.
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Description
Climb the couloir, which is skiable from an altitude of 4000 metres. There is a small mixed step separating the top of the line from the ridge above. Ski back down the couloir taking care with an often icy crux section two thirds of the way down. Skin back to the top lift station of the Midi or continue down the Vallée Blanche.
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
- Cliffs
Equipment required
- Rope
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons
Similar routes nearby
1.1 km away
Col du Diable
Not to be confused with its bigger brother, the Diable Couloir. A great intro to the bigger lines on the legendary East Face of Mont Blanc du Tacul
Extreme Ski Touring
- Distance
- 3.7 km
- Ascent
- 844 m
- Descent
- 844 m
1.1 km away
Col du Tacul
A mellow ski tour which often holds good snow
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 7.5 km
- Ascent
- 797 m
- Descent
- 1.6 km
1.8 km away
Gervasutti Couloir, Tacul
One of Chamonix's most famous and sought after steep descents; sustained and an immaculate ski line.
Extreme Ski Touring
- Distance
- 4.2 km
- Ascent
- 629 m
- Descent
- 1.1 km
1.8 km away
Brêche Puiseux
The classic ski-mountaineering trip of the area, taking in some mind-blowing scenery.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 3.1 km
2.2 km away
La Jonction Exit
Scenic alternative exit from the West Face of the Midi
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 5.9 km
- Ascent
- 79 m
- Descent
- 1.7 km
2.4 km away
Gervasutti Couloir, Tour Ronde
An accessbile steep line, a great 'warm up' to the more extreme descents of the Massif
Extreme Ski Touring
- Distance
- 227 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 250 m
2.4 km away
North Face of the Tour Ronde
One of the areas classic steep north faces. Only 300 meters high, but the top slope is extremely serious
Extreme Ski Touring
- Distance
- 375 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 397 m
2.6 km away
South Face of the Tour Ronde and descent of the Brenva Glacier
A wild and committing descent. When conditions are good, this is as good as adventurous ski touring gets!
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 6.9 km
- Ascent
- 308 m
- Descent
- 2.5 km
2.6 km away
East Face of the Tour Ronde
The most straightforward way to ski the Tour Ronde out of its four skiable sides.
Extreme Ski Touring
- Distance
- 348 m
- Ascent
- 276 m
- Descent
- 0 m
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Guidebooks in this area
5 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
Chamonix's Ultimate Steep Skiing Ticklist
49 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
Charlie Boscoe's 50 Favourite Ski Adventures in Europe
10 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
The Top 10 Ski Lines at the Legendary Helbronner
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