6 m away
La Balma Classic
One of the classic off piste runs in the Alagna area giving access to many other lines, with a long descent on wide slopes in an isolated environment.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 97 m
- Descent
- 2.1 km
Diretta Indren
Gressoney La Trinité
Monte Rosa
A short icy gully gives way to wide friendly slopes.
Also in Aoste, Italy
Freeride Skiing Difficult
- Distance
- 2.9 km
- Ascent
- 13 m
- Descent
- 729 m
- Low Point
- 2.6 km
- High Point
- 3.3 km
- Gradient
- 37˚
This itinerary goes down far left from the Canale dell'Aquila following wide slopes immediately to the right of the Stolemberg. It begins at the entrance of a little gully just below the pylon of the Punta Indren Funifor which is usually icy and requires concentration to negotiate. The second section encompasses fantastic wide slopes, perfect for long freeride turns.
Description
From the top station at Punta Indren traverse right (east) and ski down the slope in the direction towards the pylon of the Funifor. The little couloir sits just to the left of it. After the couloir traverse left (under the Stolemberg) and enjoy the descent. Keep traversing left over a wide ridge to arrive on the top of a long slope (beware of avalanches in case of big snowfall). At the bottom you will reach the flat area below the Oreste Hutte, near the little dam. From here follow the Canale dell'Aquila itinerary until you reach the piste.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Cliffs
Similar routes nearby
11 m away
Indren - Canale dell' Aquila
The most popular off piste route on the Monterosa, with markings in place.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 5 km
- Ascent
- 11 m
- Descent
- 950 m
51 m away
Colle Salza - Gabiet normal route
Classic long route from Indren to Gressoney on the far right side of the valley
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 4.3 km
- Ascent
- 21 m
- Descent
- 780 m
667 m away
Spallone
Never too crowded, this is a nice line to be on your own
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 3 m
- Descent
- 402 m
836 m away
Couloir Dente Bors
This is a variation of the Balma classic. A route for experienced skiers, familiar with exposed slopes and with good navigation skills.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.2 km
- Ascent
- 3 m
- Descent
- 703 m
887 m away
Couloir Grande
A variant of the Canale dell'Aquila
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 398 m
984 m away
Pisse Couloir
Rarely skied
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 746 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 346 m
1.2 km away
La Malfatta
The Malfatta is the most beautiful itinerary of the Monte Rosa area. Technical access with a rope and serious ambience make this tour very popular amongst freeriders.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 4.3 km
- Ascent
- 8 m
- Descent
- 1.4 km
1.5 km away
Stolemberg to Gressoney
A well known classic
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 359 m
- Ascent
- 21 m
- Descent
- 220 m
1.7 km away
Couloir Endre Sup.
The steepest of the three Endre couloirs.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 602 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 325 m
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Guidebooks in this area
12 routes · Freeride Skiing