53 m away
Vecchio Skilift Couloir
One for those who like it extreme, this alternative entry to the Dario couloir is both steep and committing.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 194 m
- Ascent
- 10 m
- Descent
- 119 m
Hangar Couloir
Aiguille du Midi
Chamonix
Skyway Monte Bianco
A steep, serious variation leading in to the classic Passerelle couloir.
Freeride Skiing Extreme
- Distance
- 145 m
- Ascent
- 4 m
- Descent
- 71 m
- Low Point
- 3.4 km
- High Point
- 3.4 km
- Gradient
- 44˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be extreme. It's extremely remote, it features high exposure (e3) and is typically done between February and April. From a low point of 3.4 km to the maximum altitude of 3.4 km, the route covers 145 m, 4 vertical metres of ascent and 71 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 5.2 and Labande grade 6.
Description
The right hand entrance to the Passerelle offers a wider entrance which tends to be less scraped out due to a bit more space for skiers to enjoy.
Difficulty
Extreme
Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.
High Exposure (E3)
In case of a fall, death is highly likely.
Remoteness
In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.
Best time to visit
Features
- Cliffs
- Glacier
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105 m away
Dario Couloir
Sustained, serious and steep skiing in a fantastic couloir leading to the Toula Glacier below.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 563 m
- Ascent
- 34 m
- Descent
- 300 m
139 m away
Passerelle Couloir Helbronner
This narrow, steep and committing couloir offers extreme skiing right off the bridge.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 548 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 419 m
139 m away
Cesso Couloir
Wide to start with, the Cesso narrows in its lower reaches and is exciting as you ski between her steep rock walls.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 774 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 504 m
239 m away
Vallee Noire via Combe de la Vierge
Serious glaciers but great flowing skiing brings you from Italy in to the classic French Vallée Blanche.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.4 km
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 459 m
299 m away
Vallee Noir via Glacier du Géant
A moderate and fun line down some serious glaciated terrain on the Italian side of the Vallée Blanche.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 3.1 km
- Ascent
- 39 m
- Descent
- 506 m
356 m away
Toula Glacier
A serious but truly exceptional, long and varied ski descent in breathtaking terrain.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 3.6 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 1.2 km
362 m away
Cesso Plus Couloir
A steep variant into the Cesso couloir it is not often in condition but it's good when it is.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 461 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 332 m
365 m away
Helbronner Cables
Easily accessible, very serious yet excellent steep skiing below the cables on the Helbronner front face.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 1 km
454 m away
Tedesco Couloir
Another short but steep couloir leading to the Toula Glacier.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 270 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 161 m
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Guidebooks in this area
10 routes · Freeride Skiing
10 of the Best Lift-Accessed Ski Lines in the World
50 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
Charlie Boscoe's 50 Favourite Ski Adventures in Europe
9 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
The Top 10 Ski Lines at the Legendary Helbronner
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