116 m away
Petit Face Nord
A classic route down the north face, one of the less risky routes
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 3.6 km
- Ascent
- 6 m
- Descent
- 1.3 km
Canadian Couloir
La Plagne
Vanoise Massif
The easiest of the classics on the true north face.
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 539 m
- Low Point
- 2.4 km
- High Point
- 3 km
- Gradient
- 43˚
Another big north face classic, and the easiest line on the main face, but still a serious and committing proposition. A wild, steep face in a true big mountain environment, with all that goes with that. Start by traversing right off the Bellecôte black piste as soon as it branches off Le Rochu, to hit the ridge a little below the rocky outcrop. Turn the ridge and traverse rightwards into the top of wide couloir. This narrows and steepens (45°), before gradually widening and easing again. At the foot of the couloir bear right to join the exit route described for the Cairn Couloir.
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Cliffs
Similar routes nearby
320 m away
Couloir de Pramain
A beautiful, varied line down wild open slopes
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 3.1 km
- Ascent
- 14 m
- Descent
- 983 m
731 m away
Cairn Couloir
Fantastic but serious big mountain line on a majestic, wild north face
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 4.4 km
- Ascent
- 12 m
- Descent
- 1.6 km
1.5 km away
Creux Bozon
An equally fine companion route to the Couloir de Pramain
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.2 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 758 m
2.5 km away
Les Rossets
A fairly short, but enjoyable series of bowls and funnels leading through the steep ground on the east face of the Roche de Mio
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 985 m
- Ascent
- 3 m
- Descent
- 434 m
2.7 km away
Combe de La Vélière
A magnificent wild open valley with a tricky exit, ending in an isolated village
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 4.9 km
- Ascent
- 5 m
- Descent
- 1.2 km
6.2 km away
Grangettes Bowl
A hike to some great views followed by a flowing descent down a west facing bowl
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.3 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 422 m
6.2 km away
Aiguille Grive - Col d'Entreporte
A wild, steep line that needs stable snow conditions and finishes outside the lift served area
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 3.1 km
- Ascent
- 30 m
- Descent
- 898 m
6.3 km away
Aiguille Grive North Couloir
A steep rarely skied line from the top of the Aiguille Grive
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 856 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 434 m
6.6 km away
Beaupraz
Another long interesting itinerary into the deep valley separating Les Arcs from La Plagne
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 3.7 km
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 1 km
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Guidebooks in this area
25 routes · Freeride Skiing
Fast and Fresh Freeriding in Les Arcs
6 routes · Freeride Skiing
Powder-Packed Descents in La Plagne
15 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
France's Finest Couloirs: An Epic Skiing Roadtrip
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