31 m away
Scala couloir
A short couloir offering an alternative to taking the stairs to the Toula Glacier.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 195 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 125 m
Tedesco Couloir
Aiguille du Midi
Chamonix
Skyway Monte Bianco
Another short but steep couloir leading to the Toula Glacier.
Freeride Skiing Extreme
- Distance
- 270 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 161 m
- Low Point
- 3.2 km
- High Point
- 3.4 km
- Gradient
- 46˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be extreme. It's extremely remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between January and March. From a low point of 3.2 km to the maximum altitude of 3.4 km, the route covers 270 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 161 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 5.2 and Labande grade 5. You'll need rope to complete it safely.
Description
Steep and committing skiing for experts only, this short, steep couloir leads to the Toula Glacier. It lies further left again than the Scala couloir and takes you directly to the glacier below but be warned, it skis beautifully yet is prone to windloading and avalanches.
Difficulty
Extreme
Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.
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
- Cliffs
- Glacier
- Walk Required
Equipment required
- Rope
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- Ascent
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- Descent
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- 194 m
- Ascent
- 10 m
- Descent
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- Distance
- 145 m
- Ascent
- 4 m
- Descent
- 71 m
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- Distance
- 563 m
- Ascent
- 34 m
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- Distance
- 548 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 419 m
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- Distance
- 774 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 504 m
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- Distance
- 2.4 km
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 459 m
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Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 3.1 km
- Ascent
- 39 m
- Descent
- 506 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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