Attelas - Ba Combe

Verbier

A Verbier classic - great mellow skiing from the Col des Mines

Freeride Skiing Moderate

Distance: 1.4 km
Ascent: 5 m
Descent: 481 m

Low Point: 1.8 km
High Point: 2.3 km
Gradient: 35˚

A Verbier classic. Great skiing under the 'Etablons' down the 'Ba Combe.' Never too steep or serious. From the Col des Mines, traverse high and right under the Etablons to keep as much altitude as possible to reach the ridge under the skier's left hand side of the avalanche barriers. WARNING: Avalanche risk. Cross the ridge and enjoy the good skiing in the 'Ba Bowl' being sure to stay well below the avalanche barriers above you. Ski down to the blue piste on the open slopes (do not ski in the forest - prohibited). Follow the piste down to get back to Carrefour.

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

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.

Similar routes nearby

0 m away

Attelas - Etablons - Ba Combe

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Moderate Freeride Skiing

Distance: 1.6 km
Ascent: 81 m
Descent: 472 m

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A secret spot that's not so secret anymore but still a classic. One of the Attelas couloirs offering easily accessible adventure and steep skiing but not to be underestimated.

Severe Freeride Skiing