20 m 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
An accessbile steep line, a great 'warm up' to the more extreme descents of the Massif
Ski Touring Extreme
Approach from either the top of the Skyway Monte Bianco lift station or from the Aiguille du Midi cable car top station (via a skin up and across the Vallée Blanche). The approach is shorter from the Skyway (Italian side), ski over the Col des Flambeaux and descend towards the North Face of the Tour Ronde. Skin up around to the west side of the Tour Ronde to access the bottom of the Gervasutti Couloir. Climb and ski the couloir and then either ski down the Vallée Blanche or return to one of the lift stations. It is also possible to climb either the North Face or the Normal Route on the East Face and then ski/down climb to the top of the Gervasutti from the summit of the Tour Ronde, making for an elegant roundtrip. If descending the Gervasutti 'on-sight', be sure to have a good idea of the snow conditions beforehand, since this west facing line often has very firm snow.
Although the couloir isn't very long or serious by Chamonix standards the top is 50 degrees and can indeed feel very steep in hard snow conditions. However, the angle lessens after the first 50 or so meters and the line is wide enough to ski fluidly. Enclosed by steep granite walls and looking out towards the Brenva face of Mont Blanc, the Gervasutti has a strong mountain ambiance that appeals to skiers and climbers alike.
Extreme
Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.
20 m away
One of the areas classic steep north faces. Only 300 meters high, but the top slope is extremely serious
Extreme Ski Touring
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The most straightforward way to ski the Tour Ronde out of its four skiable sides.
Extreme Ski Touring
343 m away
A wild and committing descent. When conditions are good, this is as good as adventurous ski touring gets!
Severe Ski Touring
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A wild setting sets the tone for an incredible descent, steep and committing.
Severe Ski Touring
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Not to be confused with its bigger brother, the Diable Couloir. A great intro to the bigger lines on the legendary East Face of Mont Blanc du Tacul
Extreme Ski Touring
1.8 km away
A mellow ski tour which often holds good snow
Moderate Ski Touring
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One of the best and longest extreme couloirs in the Mont Blanc Massif
Extreme Ski Touring
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Probably the most spectacular descent on the Hellbronner, this line goes through some huge terrain and features steep freeriding.
Severe Ski Touring
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A steeper but more elegant variation to the classic Marbrée descent
Severe Ski Touring
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Another gem of a steep line on the East Face of Mont Blanc du Tacul
Extreme Ski Touring
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