16 m away
Mont Blanc West Face
The 'Himalayan' face of Mont Blanc
Extreme Ski Touring
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 154 m
- Descent
- 3.1 km
Mont blanc
Chamonix
Steep descent down mont blanc
Ski Touring Extreme
- Distance
- 8.3 km
- Ascent
- 151 m
- Descent
- 2.6 km
- Duration
- 2-3 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.4 km
- High Point
- 4.8 km
- Gradient
- 66˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be extreme. It's extremely remote, it features extreme exposure (e4) and is typically done between February and March. From a low point of 2.4 km to the maximum altitude of 4.8 km, the route covers 8.3 km, 151 vertical metres of ascent and 2594 vertical metres of descent. You'll need rope, skins, ice axe, crampons and glacier kit to complete it safely.
Description
Don't attempt its not possible
Difficulty
Extreme
Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.
Extreme Exposure (E4)
In case of a fall, the skier faces certain death.
Remoteness
In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.
Best time to visit
Features
- Face
- Alpine
- Cliffs
- Couloir
- Ski Safari
- Single Descent
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Rope
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons
- Glacier kit
Similar routes nearby
3.5 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
3.5 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
3.8 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
3.8 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
4 km away
Col D'Entreves
A wild setting sets the tone for an incredible descent, steep and committing.
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 2.7 km
- Ascent
- 9 m
- Descent
- 1.1 km
4.4 km 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
4.5 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
4.7 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
4.7 km away
Jager Couloir
Another gem of a steep line on the East Face of Mont Blanc du Tacul
Extreme Ski Touring
- Distance
- 2.9 km
- Ascent
- 896 m
- Descent
- 896 m
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