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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
This narrow, steep and committing couloir offers extreme skiing right off the bridge.
Freeride Skiing Extreme
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 January and April. From a low point of 3 km to the maximum altitude of 3.4 km, the route covers 548 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 419 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 5.2 and Labande grade 6. You'll need rope and crampons to complete it safely.
A mega classic, narrow and steep, this is a real test piece and gem in the crown that is the Hellbronner. Ski the impressive couloir and join the Toula glacier descent heading back to the mid station.
Extreme
Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.
2 m away
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
116 m away
Serious glaciers but great flowing skiing brings you from Italy in to the classic French Vallée Blanche.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
134 m away
Sustained, serious and steep skiing in a fantastic couloir leading to the Toula Glacier below.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
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A steep, serious variation leading in to the classic Passerelle couloir.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
164 m away
A moderate and fun line down some serious glaciated terrain on the Italian side of the Vallée Blanche.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
165 m away
One for those who like it extreme, this alternative entry to the Dario couloir is both steep and committing.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
223 m away
A steep variant into the Cesso couloir it is not often in condition but it's good when it is.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
226 m away
Easily accessible, very serious yet excellent steep skiing below the cables on the Helbronner front face.
Severe Freeride Skiing
491 m away
A serious but truly exceptional, long and varied ski descent in breathtaking terrain.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
578 m away
Another short but steep couloir leading to the Toula Glacier.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
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