402 m away
Les Cascades
One of the most exposed faces in Les Arcs
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.7 km
- Ascent
- 2 m
- Descent
- 687 m
Aiguille Rouges - Les Grands Pentes
Les Arcs
Vanoise Massif
An amazing journey on to the wild side on the edge of the nature reserve
Freeride Skiing Difficult
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Ascent
- 4 m
- Descent
- 733 m
- Low Point
- 2 km
- High Point
- 2.7 km
- Gradient
- 37˚
One of many lines down this incredible face. This is the last line skiers left of the Aiguille Rouge that is permitted before the nature reserve boundary. The tempting bowl skiers left of the line is strictly forbidden as it is a nature reserve. Please respect this directive. Follow the fall-line being careful to stay skiers right of the ridge that separates the line and the nature reserve. Continue down until you reach the forest path that takes you back round to the resort.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Walk Required
Similar routes nearby
780 m away
Aiguille Rouge - S Couloir
A magnificent steep and committing line backside of the Aiguille Rouge
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.3 km
- Ascent
- 25 m
- Descent
- 731 m
962 m away
La Combe des Lanchettes
One of the only authorized routes on the Aiguille Rouge
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.8 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 943 m
1.1 km away
Petite Face Nord
A steep direct start to the Robert Blanc piste
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 487 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 319 m
1.3 km away
La Combe Ouest des Arandelieres
Exposed Bowl on north west face
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 815 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 443 m
1.3 km away
Aiguille Rouge - Cables
One of the big Paradiski classics remains a serious undertaking
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 718 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 494 m
1.8 km away
Les Paravalanches
Easy descent that is just outside the national park
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.3 km
- Ascent
- 11 m
- Descent
- 420 m
2.3 km away
Aiguille Rouge - Le Grande Col
An incredible off-piste journey on the wild-side of the Aiguille Rouge
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 6.1 km
- Ascent
- 129 m
- Descent
- 1.7 km
2.9 km away
Pointe du Four Couloir
One of the narrowest and steepest in Les Arcs
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 748 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 480 m
3.1 km away
Back Side of Fond Blanc Bowl
a fairly exposed and often untracked line
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 453 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 242 m
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Guidebooks in this area
25 routes · Freeride Skiing