439 m away
Clot Gauthier North Face Chutes
Steep but short north facing couloir and face – a good introduction to steep skiing.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 308 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 125 m
Old Clot Gauthier Drag
Serre Chevalier
Excellent, gentle terrain for less advanced off piste skiers and snowboarders.
Freeride Skiing Moderate
- Distance
- 563 m
- Ascent
- 37 m
- Descent
- 161 m
- Low Point
- 2.4 km
- High Point
- 2.6 km
- Gradient
- 35˚
Despite what the name suggests, this isn’t named after an ancient local transvestite. It is a short section of fantastic introductory off piste that runs down next to where there was once a button lift called Clot Gauthier. The lift was removed some years ago, and this has been a blessing for this particular off piste line as it now requires a short hike (maximum 10 minutes) to get to. Facing northeast, the slope gets limited sun and therefore holds cold snow long after a storm. The wind can of course wreak havoc from time to time but overall this slope is calling out for less advanced off piste skiers and snowboarders in particular. Access is via the Eychauda button lift then the Creux du Loup black run. Take the path to the end then take the skis off and walk up the wide ridge.
Difficulty
Moderate
Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.
Low Exposure (E1)
Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Walk Required
Similar routes nearby
521 m away
Clot Gauthier Chairlift Face
Easy access and quick rotations - a good place to head to first thing after a snowfall.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 639 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 281 m
565 m away
Bosse à Jules
Huge variety in a small area. All aspects and a line to suit all tastes.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 18 m
- Descent
- 240 m
806 m away
Eychauda North Face
A black run steepness north face right next to the button lift. Ride up, ride down and repeat as many times as you or your legs can handle.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 558 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 238 m
839 m away
Eychauda East Face
Smooth, steep east face ideal for spring snow skiing.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.7 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 317 m
840 m away
Les Combes from Eychauda
Cruisy skiing and breathtaking scenery in a nature reserve that is entirely outside the resort’s boundary.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 6.5 km
- Ascent
- 24 m
- Descent
- 1 km
1.2 km away
Old Isolée
If there’s fresh snow and no wind this line and those around it offer long powder runs with no hiking.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 863 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 342 m
1.3 km away
La Balme Cabin Couloirs
Short and sometimes technical lines splitting the rocks on La Balme’s north face.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 673 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 271 m
1.3 km away
La Balme North Face
A wide open north face where the snow stays cold. The most forgiving of the sector’s north face lines.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 775 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 307 m
1.3 km away
La Balme South Side
Spring snow perfection. Suitable for less experienced off piste skiers.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.4 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 409 m
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Guidebooks in this area
10 routes · Freeride Skiing