210 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
Tufs Classic
Espace Killy
Tignes and Val d'Isère
Vanoise Massif
Spectacular steep couloir skiing right off the piste.
Freeride Skiing Difficult
- Distance
- 830 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 303 m
- Low Point
- 2.1 km
- High Point
- 2.4 km
- Gradient
- 34˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's very remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between January and March. From a low point of 2.1 km to the maximum altitude of 2.4 km, the route covers 830 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 303 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.2 and Labande grade 3.
Description
From the henri piste take a right. Thread your way through the avalanche barriers before descending the couloir and finally skiing to Val Claret.
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
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Similar routes nearby
845 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
972 m away
Lavachet Wall
A long traverse leads to steep and wild skiing above Tignes Le Lac
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Ascent
- 4 m
- Descent
- 452 m
988 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
1.1 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
1.2 km 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
2.1 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
2.7 km away
Grand Balme Couloir P3
An amazing couloir reserved for expert skiers only.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 727 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 340 m
2.7 km away
North Couloir of the Grande Balme.
Ski the stunning couloir and face that brings you straight back into Val Claret
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Ascent
- 181 m
- Descent
- 306 m
2.7 km away
Grand Balme Couloir P4
A true classic; P4 should be on the to-do list for all experienced ski mountaineers in the area.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 126 m
- Descent
- 478 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 Top Freeride Lines
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