2 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
Passerelle Couloir Helbronner
Aiguille du Midi
Chamonix
Skyway Monte Bianco
This narrow, steep and committing couloir offers extreme skiing right off the bridge.
Freeride Skiing Extreme
- Distance
- 548 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 419 m
- Low Point
- 3 km
- High Point
- 3.4 km
- Gradient
- 47˚
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.
Description
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.
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
Equipment required
- Rope
- Crampons
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116 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
134 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
Hangar Couloir
A steep, serious variation leading in to the classic Passerelle couloir.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 145 m
- Ascent
- 4 m
- Descent
- 71 m
164 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
165 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
223 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
226 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
491 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
578 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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