218 m away
Couloir Riccio
Enjoyable and steeper alternative to the Leisch canyon.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 936 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 339 m
Leisch Canyon
Gressoney La Trinité
Monte Rosa
Awesome scenery down a deep canyon between high cliffs.
Freeride Skiing Difficult
- Distance
- 1 km
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 360 m
- Low Point
- 2.1 km
- High Point
- 2.4 km
- Gradient
- 46˚
In the late afternoon, and throughout the spring time, the sun hits the Leisch canyon making for a beautiful descent. It does require good snow cover however, and must be avoided immediately after heavy snowfalls as avalanches come down the sides easily. This is a very popular run into the valley after skiing the itineraries coming down from Punta Indren or Passo Salati Piloni. Most of the time there are large moguls which require good ski skills.
Description
From the dam on the Endre plain, follow the itinerary to go back to the middle station. In the middle of the traverse, go down the steep slope on the right side. Beware of an ice fall on your far right. Follow the valley to the entrance of the canyon. Occasionally there is a pool of water at the beginning of the canyon so be careful not to ski into it. At the end of the canyon you can follow the track by the river on the right side to reach the Moos piste and continue on to Stafal.
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
In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.
Best time to visit
Features
- Trees
- Cliffs
Similar routes nearby
903 m away
Moos valley
Tree skiing below the gondola.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 675 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 251 m
961 m away
Log couloir
A steep couloir close to the slope
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 334 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 180 m
1.1 km away
Lago Gabiet - Netscho Valley
A straightforward ski in some remote and captivating scenery.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 3 km
- Ascent
- 30 m
- Descent
- 586 m
1.2 km away
Couloir Moos North
Short add-on to the Moos couloir route with steep tree skiing.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 258 m
1.4 km away
Stocko
A nice line in the woods, requires walking a bit
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.9 km
- Ascent
- 56 m
- Descent
- 495 m
1.6 km away
Reisere
Ample slopes but needs a little walk at the beginning
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.5 km
- Ascent
- 148 m
- Descent
- 699 m
1.6 km away
Seehorn
Easy terrain to practice off-piste skills on a powder day.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 473 m
2 km away
Salza Valley
One of the great classic routes in the Monte Rosa area: long and complex in high mountain terrain.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 4.2 km
- Ascent
- 23 m
- Descent
- 931 m
2.1 km away
Piloni Salati
Easy off-piste near the slopes, very popular.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 405 m
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Guidebooks in this area
12 routes · Freeride Skiing