210 m away
Tufs Classic
Spectacular steep couloir skiing right off the piste.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 830 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 303 m
Tufs fingers
Espace Killy
Tignes and Val d'Isère
Vanoise Massif
Steep narrow couloirs that are easily accessed and offer fun yet serious skiing.
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 17 m
- Descent
- 382 m
- Low Point
- 2.1 km
- High Point
- 2.5 km
- Gradient
- 47˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be severe. It's very remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between January and April. From a low point of 2.1 km to the maximum altitude of 2.5 km, the route covers 1.2 km, 17 vertical metres of ascent and 382 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.2 and Labande grade 4.
Description
From the Henri piste head off right after not too long to access the top of the couloirs. There are two options from here offering steep skiing that should not be undertaken lightly.
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
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Cliffs
Similar routes nearby
672 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
773 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
787 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
928 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
987 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
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
2.8 km away
Glattier
A gentle valley with spectacular views
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 385 m
2.9 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
2.9 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
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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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