742 m away
Pumba Run
Another secret hidden route with an awesome Lion King theme. With lumps and bumps through the forest and the potential for some gnarly drops.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 791 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 221 m
Coming back to Val Veny
Chamonix
Courmayeur
A chilled way to end the day, or just a pleasant ride down back to the Val Veny cable station.
Freeride Skiing Easy
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 10 m
- Descent
- 223 m
- Low Point
- 1.5 km
- High Point
- 1.7 km
- Gradient
- 36˚
This run is easy and there are no major shocks on the way, just a simple and easy-to-follow path that winds gently down the mountain to Val Veny. However this path is there because there was a massive land slide over a decade ago that cleared this area. The land is fairly stable now but as you descend you will ride past the boulder field that still remains. It's very impressive to see but also a stark reminder of the unstable mountain environment.
Description
The route isn't steep and is perfectly possible for all abilities. It can be a little bumpy and rather icey towards the bottom but the path is consistently around 5 to 6m wide so there is room for turns. You can expect the odd snowmobile coming up towards you so don't go too fast! I recommend stopping when you reach the landslide debris as it is a great photo opportunity. At the end there is a small stream that you have to cross and in later season the very end of the path can be muddy. Other than that this run is a nice and relaxed option.
Difficulty
Easy
Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.
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
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804 m away
Puffi (Smurf) Run
Short and sweet but certainly the most fun 100 metre section you will do for a while.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 281 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 47 m
2.5 km away
Dolonne Couloir from Le Greye
An excellent offpiste when Youla cable car is closed
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.8 km
- Ascent
- 6 m
- Descent
- 973 m
3.1 km away
Pavillon Descents to La Pallud
Great, varied but serious skiing offering steep to very steep options in a mostly forested area; this route is great in bad weather but not always in condition and often threatened by avalanches.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.9 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 1 km
3.6 km away
Youla, Skiers Right
Keep it simple and easy - a great way to start off piste.
Easy Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 780 m
- Ascent
- 3 m
- Descent
- 198 m
3.8 km away
Cresta Youla Capre (Goat) Couloir
A tricky entry followed by a steep couloir and an open field.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 449 m
3.8 km away
Dolonne Couloir from Youla
The Old Freeride World Tour Official Competition Area. Test your abilities against the athletes.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.6 km
- Ascent
- 38 m
- Descent
- 886 m
3.9 km away
Vesses couloirs from Arp
A great run from an amazing summit. There's potential for plenty of powder on varied terrain but snowboarders should be prepared for a walk at the end.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 6.5 km
- Ascent
- 53 m
- Descent
- 1.3 km
3.9 km away
Youla nera
A good offpiste run from the Youla when conditions lower on the mountain are bad.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 3 m
- Descent
- 434 m
3.9 km away
Col D' Arp
A classic skier/boarder route; long, remote and starting from a stunning viewpoint.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 5.4 km
- Ascent
- 4 m
- Descent
- 1.5 km
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Guidebooks in this area
10 routes · Freeride Skiing
Fantastic Freeriding around Courmayeur
50 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
Charlie Boscoe's 50 Favourite Ski Adventures in Europe
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