43 m away
Couloir Parent - Pointe du Borgne
An easy access steep line above Val Thorens.
Extreme Ski Touring
- Distance
- 2.5 km
- Ascent
- 474 m
- Descent
- 295 m
Aguile de Benjwill
3 Valleys
Val Thorens
Vanoise Massif
Easy/Moderate ski tour off the piste in Val Thorens
Ski Touring Moderate
- Distance
- 2.5 km
- Ascent
- 407 m
- Descent
- 407 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.6 km
- High Point
- 3 km
- Gradient
- 37˚
The route is always visible from the busy slope and the top of the Plein Sud Chair Lift meaning it is a fantastic route for beginners for both the access and safety. The views are constantly spectacular and you get the most tranquil experience in one of the worlds most hectic resorts. The run down is awesome with some moderately steep sections.
Difficulty
Moderate
Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.
Low Exposure (E1)
Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Face
- Alpine
- Single Descent
Equipment required
- Skins
Similar routes nearby
4.6 km away
Glacier du Gebroulaz
A classic traverse along the backbone of the Three Valleys.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 20 km
- Ascent
- 581 m
- Descent
- 2.3 km
4.6 km away
St Pères couloirs
Stunning steep couloir(s) with a short access.
Extreme Ski Touring
- Distance
- 3 km
- Ascent
- 244 m
- Descent
- 842 m
4.6 km away
Aiguille de Péclet Face Ouest
A stunning line sitting right over Val Thorens.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 3.6 km
- Ascent
- 429 m
- Descent
- 814 m
4.6 km away
Gebroulaz glacier - Mottaret
The Val Thorens classic!
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 413 m
- Descent
- 1.8 km
5.5 km away
Mont Bréquin
Get away from the masses on the classic Lac du Lou run!
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 787 m
- Descent
- 2.1 km
6.8 km away
Col de la Fenêtre
A fine tour along the skyline between the Belleville and Encombre valleys.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 465 m
- Descent
- 1.7 km
8.4 km away
Refuge de la Dent Parrachée via Col d'Aussois
A fantastic journey to a traditional rustic French hut in the Maurienne .
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 8.9 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 647 m
8.5 km away
Col du Mône
A great morning tour from Courchevel to Pralognan
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 507 m
- Descent
- 1.6 km
8.5 km away
Petit Mont Blanc
A short tour with a stunning view of the higher Vanoise peaks.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 683 m
- Descent
- 1.5 km
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Guidebooks in this area
12 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
The 12 Best Ski Adventures in Belleville and Val Thorens
5 routes · Ski Touring
Escape the Crowds : 5 Gorgeous Ski Tours from Courchevel
5 routes · Ski Touring
The Vanoise Circuit : France's Best Hut to Hut Ski Tour
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