1.6 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
Finestre
Courmayeur
A superb variant from the Arp to join the Dolonne Couloir
Freeride Skiing Difficult
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Ascent
- 7 m
- Descent
- 597 m
- Low Point
- 1.6 km
- High Point
- 2.2 km
- Gradient
- 41˚
This is an amazing variant of the easier Col d'Arp descent. Take the same route for Col d'Arp and ski down the Arp Valley. Stay initially in the valley's centre and then head leftwards to an evident pass (at about 2150 metres) next to a rock spur that takes you directly into the Dolonne Couloir. Ski down the first steep part taking real care of avalanche risk after heavy snowfall. This slopes is north-east facing so the snow is often really good for a long time. After the first steep part you can choose whether you stay more left or more right. Ski down to the valley until you reach the Dolonne Couloir off-piste.
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
Features
- Trees
- Cliffs
Similar routes nearby
1.6 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
1.7 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
1.7 km away
Arp - La Balme
A long off-piste itinerary with no major difficulties. This line ends in another valley so take a taxi or bus to return to the start point.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 7.7 km
- Ascent
- 10 m
- Descent
- 1.4 km
1.7 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
1.7 km away
Gabba woods
A fun, short off-piste run in the woods that is a good choice in bad visibility.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 932 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 276 m
1.7 km away
Bertolini woods
One of the first offpiste lines to be skied after snowfall.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 610 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 249 m
2 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
2 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
2.1 km away
Vesses couloir from Youla
One of Courmayeur's classic off piste lines for good skiers
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.7 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 782 m
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Guidebooks in this area
17 routes · Freeride Skiing
Fantastic Freeriding around Courmayeur
49 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
Charlie Boscoe's 50 Favourite Ski Adventures in Europe
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