6.4 km away
La Thuile to Bonatti Hut
A wild and remote valley to a fabulous descent, then a long valley journey to a superb hut
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 27 km
- Ascent
- 2.1 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
Alternate route to Tré La Téte Basin
Courmayeur
An awesome two day tour to link up with a descent of the Armancette Glacier
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 5.6 km
- Ascent
- 238 m
- Descent
- 1 km
- Duration
- 2-3 hrs
- Low Point
- 2 km
- High Point
- 2.7 km
- Gradient
- 39˚
Perhaps a more interesting approach to the Dômes de Miage taking in a superb descent into the Tré la Téte basin.
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Description
From the top of the Arp lift, traverse as high into Val Veny as possible before putting skins on. Skin up past the Elizabetta hut and to the Col de Seigne. Cross over to stunningly situated Robert Blanc hut visa the Glaciers des Glaciers (avoid dropping too low here). Either stop at the Robert Blanc for the night or continue onto the Conscrits hut via the Col des Glaciers, descending the beautiful north facing slopes under the Pointe des Lanchettes.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Low Exposure (E1)
Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Rope
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons
- Glacier kit
Similar routes nearby
7.8 km away
Punta Croce
A remote-feeling peak which provides huge views across Mont Blanc's South face and some fantastic tree skiing.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 9.2 km
- Ascent
- 826 m
- Descent
- 825 m
7.9 km away
Col D'Entreves
A wild setting sets the tone for an incredible descent, steep and committing.
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 2.7 km
- Ascent
- 9 m
- Descent
- 1.1 km
7.9 km away
Mont Blanc West Face
The 'Himalayan' face of Mont Blanc
Extreme Ski Touring
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 154 m
- Descent
- 3.1 km
8.1 km away
East Face of the Tour Ronde
The most straightforward way to ski the Tour Ronde out of its four skiable sides.
Extreme Ski Touring
- Distance
- 348 m
- Ascent
- 276 m
- Descent
- 0 m
8.1 km away
South Face of the Tour Ronde and descent of the Brenva Glacier
A wild and committing descent. When conditions are good, this is as good as adventurous ski touring gets!
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 6.9 km
- Ascent
- 308 m
- Descent
- 2.5 km
8.2 km away
North Face of the Tour Ronde
One of the areas classic steep north faces. Only 300 meters high, but the top slope is extremely serious
Extreme Ski Touring
- Distance
- 375 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 397 m
8.2 km away
Gervasutti Couloir, Tour Ronde
An accessbile steep line, a great 'warm up' to the more extreme descents of the Massif
Extreme Ski Touring
- Distance
- 227 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 250 m
8.5 km away
Marbrées Direct
A steeper but more elegant variation to the classic Marbrée descent
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 1.4 km
- Ascent
- 119 m
- Descent
- 501 m
8.5 km away
Marbree Couloir
Probably the most spectacular descent on the Hellbronner, this line goes through some huge terrain and features steep freeriding.
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 6.2 km
- Ascent
- 96 m
- Descent
- 2 km
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Guidebooks in this area
10 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
The 10 Best Steep Ski Lines in Chamonix
4 routes · Ski Touring
Ski Tours to Test your Limits around Courmayeur
50 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
Charlie Boscoe's 50 Favourite Ski Adventures in Europe
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France's Finest Couloirs: An Epic Skiing Roadtrip
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The Top 10 Ski Lines at the Legendary Helbronner
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The Ultimate Alpine Trilogy: Ski the Alps' Big Three
3 routes · Ski Touring
Cold Snow, Big Peaks & Epic Coffee : Ski Tours in Aosta
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