0 m away
Canale Obliquo
A steep couloir from Salati
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 334 m
- Ascent
- 7 m
- Descent
- 184 m
Couloir Rettilineo
Alagna
Monte Rosa
This couloir is the easiest access to the Balma valley but still requires steep skiing.
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 382 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 196 m
- Low Point
- 2.8 km
- High Point
- 3 km
- Gradient
- 41˚
The Rettilineo couloir is the most popular entrance to the Balma valley, despite the first section reaching 45° and often being peppered with rocks. It is a great challenge however, and a fun variant to the Balma classic.
Description
From the top station of the Passo Salati Funifor, take the lift from Pianalunga and ski on the ridge for about 50m to the top of the couloir. Ski straight down in the middle of the slope to eventually join the Balma itinerary. Follow it to the Alagna valley.
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Cliffs
Similar routes nearby
127 m away
Couloir Longhez
Steep skiing in a wild mountain environment with a narrow couloir for expert skiers only.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 410 m
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 223 m
156 m away
Gran Couloir Stolemberg
The widest couloir of the Balma valley and one of the most beautiful.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 827 m
- Ascent
- 68 m
- Descent
- 300 m
227 m away
Vallone d'Olen
The Olen valley is not so far from the piste and is perfect terrain for novice freerider
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 3.1 km
- Ascent
- 2 m
- Descent
- 842 m
278 m away
Stolemberg to Gressoney
A well known classic
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 359 m
- Ascent
- 21 m
- Descent
- 220 m
349 m away
Couloir Endre Sup.
The steepest of the three Endre couloirs.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 602 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 325 m
375 m away
Couloir Endre Central
Steep narrow couloir followed by wide open slope.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 787 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 289 m
375 m away
Couloir Endre Inf.
The lowest of the three Endre couloirs: steep and exposed.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 746 m
- Ascent
- 6 m
- Descent
- 268 m
381 m away
Piloni Salati
Easy off-piste near the slopes, very popular.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 405 m
744 m away
Pisse Couloir
Rarely skied
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 746 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 346 m
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Guidebooks in this area
12 routes · Freeride Skiing