671 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
Olen to Gressoney
Gressoney La Trinité
Alagna
Monte Rosa
A nice slope and never too steep often in good powder!
Freeride Skiing Moderate
- Distance
- 773 m
- Ascent
- 24 m
- Descent
- 181 m
- Low Point
- 2.7 km
- High Point
- 2.9 km
- Gradient
- 32˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between December and March. From a low point of 2.7 km to the maximum altitude of 2.9 km, the route covers 773 m, 24 vertical metres of ascent and 181 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 1.2 and Labande grade 2. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
This run starts at the old Guglielmina refuge, now destroyed. You have to walk up towards a big col for about 15 minutes. You fatigue will be well rewarded since you will shred nice powder in a big bowl. Multiple lines are possible since the slope is very wide here.
Difficulty
Moderate
Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.
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
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Walk Required
Equipment required
- Skins
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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
Couloir Endre Central
Steep narrow couloir followed by wide open slope.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 787 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 289 m
744 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
775 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
845 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
846 m away
Couloir Rettilineo
This couloir is the easiest access to the Balma valley but still requires steep skiing.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 382 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 196 m
846 m away
Canale Obliquo
A steep couloir from Salati
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 334 m
- Ascent
- 7 m
- Descent
- 184 m
854 m away
Couloir Endre Sup.
The steepest of the three Endre couloirs.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 602 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 325 m
1 km away
Stolemberg to Gressoney
A well known classic
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 359 m
- Ascent
- 21 m
- Descent
- 220 m
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Guidebooks in this area
12 routes · Freeride Skiing