22 m away
Microwave
Steep couloir skiing on a northerly aspect offering a great challenge and usually some great snow.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.8 km
- Ascent
- 58 m
- Descent
- 399 m
Lavachet Wall
Espace Killy
Tignes and Val d'Isère
Vanoise Massif
A long traverse leads to steep and wild skiing above Tignes Le Lac
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Ascent
- 4 m
- Descent
- 452 m
- Low Point
- 2.1 km
- High Point
- 2.6 km
- Gradient
- 39˚
From the top of Toviere take the Cretes piste to the top of the Combe Folle lift, then descend make a very long traverse to the right, tucking between the avalanche barriers to access the Lavachet slopes. From here skis fall line to the valley flaw enjoying the steep skiing. The route is particularly avalanche prone.
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
Similar routes nearby
257 m away
Familiale
A good off-piste link from Tignes to Val d'Isere although the snow suffers due to the sunny aspect of the slope.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.9 km
- Ascent
- 14 m
- Descent
- 442 m
367 m away
Mickeys Ears
A short hike gives access to two steep and fantastic couloirs and then fun yet committing skiing far from the piste awaits.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2 km
- Ascent
- 57 m
- Descent
- 633 m
602 m 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
773 m 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
972 m away
Tufs Classic
Spectacular steep couloir skiing right off the piste.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 830 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 303 m
1.8 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
2.2 km away
Super Spatule
A super variant to Spatule.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 544 m
2.5 km away
Spatule
A long and varied run often on good snow.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.4 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 476 m
2.6 km 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
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Guidebooks in this area
70 routes · Freeride Skiing
Fantastic Freeriding Around Tignes and Val d'Isère
6 routes · Freeride Skiing
Tignes - Val d’Isère’s Easy Off Piste Classics
6 routes · Freeride Skiing
Tignes - Val d’Isère’s Top Freeride Lines
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