226 m away
Notre Dame des Neiges

Steep SE facing lines that come into their own in perfect spring snow.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 354 m
Steep and exposed, Rocher Carré can be used as an exciting start to a long tree run.
Freeride Skiing Severe
The chutes from the Rocher Carré (Square Rock) ridge are steep but not long and lead into some excellent trees. However, the area is particularly avalanche prone so great care should be taken. From the Grande Gargouille piste, cut left well above the netting that marks the edge of the ridge. The main entrance is just behind the high point on the ridge. Recently, signs have gone up in the area warning of potential fines for skiing off piste. The ban on skiing here is ostensibly to protect young trees and has been put in place by the forestry office, not the resort, so while fines are a possibility they are pretty unlikely. The Rocher Carré seems to mark the edge of this zone but it is a bit of a grey area. Therefore, the line is included here with the caveat that it may be (just) in the restricted area so you may run the risk of a fine should a forest ranger take exception to your presence. If you still decide to ski it, try not to linger on the steep section for longer than necessary and expect, at the very least, significant loose surface slough as you descend. Once in the trees you can go more or less where you like before cutting back to the Grande Gargouille piste before the Prorel gondola mid station. Look for a poorly defined walking track to lead you back to the piste. If you get too low it isn’t that serious but if you reach a snow covered road, head to the right along it and you’ll end up back on the Vauban piste.
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
226 m away
Steep SE facing lines that come into their own in perfect spring snow.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
344 m away
A popular and easily accessible descent - a wide open bowl followed by excellent trees.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
788 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
789 m away
A wide open line for less experienced off piste riders. Particularly good in spring snow conditions.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
790 m away
A highly visible couloir from the Chantemerle and Villeneuve ski areas. Good but poor ski to hike ratio.
Severe Freeride Skiing
965 m away
Not good all that often but when it’s on there’s almost nothing better.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
1.1 km away
Big mountain ambiance north facing couloir followed by top quality tree skiing.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
1.2 km away
A wide, gently undulating off piste slope suitable for less advanced off piste riders.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
1.4 km away
Tree skiing at its best – well spaced larch forest spread over a huge area.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
2.4 km away
Big cliffs and steep, technical lines. Experts only in this complex and exposed area.
Severe Freeride Skiing
10 routes · Freeride Skiing