6 m 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
North Face of Borsat extened
Espace Killy
Tignes and Val d'Isère
Vanoise Massif
The North Face of Borsat is a small wall, very wide and little steep
Freeride Skiing Easy
- Distance
- 3.6 km
- Ascent
- 46 m
- Descent
- 724 m
- Low Point
- 2.1 km
- High Point
- 2.8 km
- Gradient
- 37˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be easy. It's not remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between December and May. From a low point of 2.1 km to the maximum altitude of 2.8 km, the route covers 3.6 km, 46 vertical metres of ascent and 724 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.1 and Labande grade 2.
Description
The North Face of Borsat is a small wall, very wide and little steep, accessible from the eponymous chairlift, and overlooking the blue slopes "Genepy" and "Cairn". It can be extended by a light canyon along the chairlift "Fresse" to get to the Val Claret snow front.
Difficulty
Easy
Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Bowl
- Face
- Walk Required
Similar routes nearby
126 m away
Borsat West Face
Rewarding skiing for those prepared to hike a little
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Ascent
- 100 m
- Descent
- 309 m
1.1 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
1.8 km away
Petit Balme Couloir
A long complex descent on moderate terrain; a great adventure.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.3 km
- Ascent
- 32 m
- Descent
- 598 m
1.9 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 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 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
2.2 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
2.3 km away
Table
Beautiful couloir skiing from the summit of the Bellevarde
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Ascent
- 103 m
- Descent
- 590 m
2.5 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
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Tignes - Val d’Isère’s Easy Off Piste Classics
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Tignes - Val d’Isère’s Top Freeride Lines
15 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
France's Finest Couloirs: An Epic Skiing Roadtrip
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