543 m away
Super S
Good skiing with easy access, close to the pistes
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 927 m
- Ascent
- 2 m
- Descent
- 426 m
Lavancher Couloir
Espace Killy
Tignes and Val d'Isère
Vanoise Massif
A popular, easy to access classic couloir - you'll need to get up early to get first tracks here.
Freeride Skiing Difficult
- Distance
- 1 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 453 m
- Low Point
- 1.9 km
- High Point
- 2.3 km
- Gradient
- 43˚
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 January and April. From a low point of 1.9 km to the maximum altitude of 2.3 km, the route covers 1 km, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 453 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.2 and Labande grade 3.
Description
Start down Danaides and once on the flat section head further left and enter this exceptionally fun couloir that offers steep skiing away from the crowds.
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
- Trees
Similar routes nearby
584 m away
Danaides
This alternative line to the Lavancher couloir provides some steep tree skiing but can be dangerous.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 641 m
607 m away
Marmottes
Enjoyable, beautiful skiing but check the snow conditions before setting out
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.9 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 655 m
911 m away
The White Rabbit
Great short descent through open terrain and short forrest.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.3 km
- Ascent
- 19 m
- Descent
- 389 m
1.2 km away
Laisinant
Wide open skiing with a few fun variations.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 4 km
- Ascent
- 802 m
- Descent
- 1.2 km
1.7 km away
Marmottes Variant
Fun skiing on some great and varied slopes.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.2 km
- Ascent
- 22 m
- Descent
- 612 m
1.8 km away
Fornet Trees
Great tree skiing - good for bad visibility/weather days
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.3 km
- Ascent
- 11 m
- Descent
- 397 m
2 km away
Fornet Forest Gullies
Short, steep, easy-access tree lines
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 513 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 172 m
2.6 km away
Pyramides Bowl
An easily-accessed bowl to lap straight after snowfall.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 370 m
3 km away
Banana Couloir
A steeper alternative to the classic Banana line
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Ascent
- 2 m
- Descent
- 691 m
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Guidebooks in this area
70 routes · Freeride Skiing