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Prorel East Couloir

A glorious couloir and technically the easiest of the Prorel’s couloirs. To cap it off it transitions into some fantastic tree skiing.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 3 km
- Ascent
- 16 m
- Descent
- 907 m
A wide open line for less experienced off piste riders. Particularly good in spring snow conditions.
Freeride Skiing Difficult
The 2566 metre summit of the Prorel dominates the Chantemerle and Briancon sectors and there are rideable routes on every aspect, ranging from the fairly straightforward to the highly exposed. The hike to the summit is up the west ridge and generally takes 20-30 minutes. If the climb is icy it is much more comfortable to use crampons as there are one or two places where you really don’t want to fall. The exact route depends on snow conditions and it is often necessary to move away from the ridge a bit and find a passage through the rocks on the first half of the climb. The southeast face of the Prorel is the least technically demanding – equivalent to a steep red run or gentle black. This slope shows its best side in spring snow and if you can combine it with the Notre Dame des Neiges line lower down, which is steeper, you have a long and varied spring snow line. And the chances are you’ll have most of it to yourself too. The line is fairly straightforward – you’re aiming for the top of the Croix de la Nore chairlift or the top of the Prorel gondola. Just don’t stray too far right on the way down or you’ll get uncomfortably close to some cliffs.
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
2 m away
A glorious couloir and technically the easiest of the Prorel’s couloirs. To cap it off it transitions into some fantastic tree skiing.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
7 m away
A highly visible couloir from the Chantemerle and Villeneuve ski areas. Good but poor ski to hike ratio.
Severe Freeride Skiing
200 m away
Not good all that often but when it’s on there’s almost nothing better.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
468 m away
Big mountain ambiance north facing couloir followed by top quality tree skiing.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
522 m away
A popular and easily accessible descent - a wide open bowl followed by excellent trees.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
550 m away
A wide, gently undulating off piste slope suitable for less advanced off piste riders.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
690 m away
Steep SE facing lines that come into their own in perfect spring snow.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
789 m away
Steep and exposed, Rocher Carré can be used as an exciting start to a long tree run.
Severe Freeride Skiing
800 m away
Tree skiing at its best – well spaced larch forest spread over a huge area.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
1.7 km away
Big cliffs and steep, technical lines. Experts only in this complex and exposed area.
Severe Freeride Skiing
10 routes · Freeride Skiing