471 m away
Vallon de la Sache (Sachette Variant)
An even longer variant of a Tignes classic itinerary
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 3.3 km
- Ascent
- 21 m
- Descent
- 647 m
La Sache
Espace Killy
Tignes and Val d'Isère
Vanoise Massif
Great skiing in an easily accessed bowl.
Freeride Skiing Difficult
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Ascent
- 12 m
- Descent
- 439 m
- Low Point
- 2.3 km
- High Point
- 2.7 km
- Gradient
- 38˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between December and April. From a low point of 2.3 km to the maximum altitude of 2.7 km, the route covers 1.6 km, 12 vertical metres of ascent and 439 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.2 and Labande grade 3.
Description
Start on the Corniche piste and shortly after starting your descent take a left into the unknown. Ski the valley through rolling terrain and open bowls until you can join the Sache piste.
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
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Cliffs
Similar routes nearby
1.7 km away
Glattier
A gentle valley with spectacular views
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 385 m
2 km away
Boisses Couloir
A fun shortcut above Tignes Les Boisses
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 646 m
- Ascent
- 8 m
- Descent
- 169 m
2.7 km away
Brevieres Trees
Steep, technical tree skiing
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 367 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 198 m
2.7 km away
Jambe du Chien
A local’s favourite, which sees few descents per season.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 440 m
- Ascent
- 3 m
- Descent
- 273 m
3 km away
Chardonnet Couloir
Excellent and relatively straight forward couloir skiing with only a short hike
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.4 km
- Ascent
- 48 m
- Descent
- 399 m
3 km away
Café Liégeois
A fantastic line accessible by a short bootpack from the top of the Grattalu chairlift. The little effort required to hike to this couloir luckily keeps the masses away!
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.3 km
- Ascent
- 177 m
- Descent
- 409 m
3.3 km away
Couloir Lorenzo
Hidden gem- tough to get right, stunning when you do
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Ascent
- 11 m
- Descent
- 547 m
3.3 km away
Tufs Classic
Spectacular steep couloir skiing right off the piste.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 830 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 303 m
3.4 km away
Tufs fingers
Steep narrow couloirs that are easily accessed and offer fun yet serious skiing.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 17 m
- Descent
- 382 m
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Guidebooks in this area
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