146 m away
La Banane
The classic, very popular Val d'Isere off-piste. Quickly tracked!
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 694 m
Banana Couloir
Espace Killy
Tignes and Val d'Isère
Vanoise Massif
A steeper alternative to the classic Banana line
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Ascent
- 2 m
- Descent
- 691 m
- Low Point
- 1.9 km
- High Point
- 2.6 km
- Gradient
- 43˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be severe. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between February and March. From a low point of 1.9 km to the maximum altitude of 2.6 km, the route covers 1.6 km, 2 vertical metres of ascent and 691 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.2 and Labande grade 4.
Description
For more interest and a steeper skiing than the classic Banana descent, head left towards the couloirs above the Joseray piste. The couloirs are quite steep and shouldn't be underestimated. You can continue to the valley or head left of the line shown back to the Loye chair.
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Cliffs
Similar routes nearby
558 m away
Table
Beautiful couloir skiing from the summit of the Bellevarde
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Ascent
- 103 m
- Descent
- 590 m
767 m away
Antenna
A hike along the ridge leads to some adventurous skiing down some steep couloirs.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.9 km
- Ascent
- 367 m
- Descent
- 687 m
886 m away
Spatule
A long and varied run often on good snow.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.4 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 476 m
1.4 km away
Super Spatule
A super variant to Spatule.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 544 m
2.1 km away
Pisteurs Couloir
Ultra-classic, steep, serious skiing through the Charvet North Face
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.8 km
- Ascent
- 142 m
- Descent
- 471 m
2.1 km away
Tour de Charvet
Probably the best known off piste run in Val. Great skiing with a few variations for the brave.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.4 km
- Ascent
- 31 m
- Descent
- 541 m
2.1 km away
Tour du Charvet classic route
A beautiful first step into the backcountry
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2 km
- Ascent
- 5 m
- Descent
- 580 m
2.4 km away
The Fridge
Steep skiing and great snow hiding in plain sight
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.7 km
- Ascent
- 110 m
- Descent
- 284 m
2.6 km away
Borsat North Face
A wide open face - the perfect gradient for freeriding
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 851 m
- Ascent
- 38 m
- Descent
- 281 m
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Guidebooks in this area
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Tignes - Val d’Isère’s Top Freeride Lines
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