33 m away
Col de la Chaux Exit
An easy descent to re-join the pistes of Verbier from the Col de la Chaux.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 975 m
- Ascent
- 2 m
- Descent
- 256 m
Bec des Rosses - Access
Verbier
The route up to the Bec des Rosses.
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 807 m
- Ascent
- 274 m
- Descent
- 21 m
- Low Point
- 3 km
- High Point
- 3.2 km
- Gradient
- 40˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be severe. It's very remote, it features unknown exposure and is typically done in an unknown time of year. From a low point of 3 km to the maximum altitude of 3.2 km, the route covers 807 m, 274 vertical metres of ascent and 21 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins and crampons to complete it safely.
Description
If you are going to ski the Bec des Rosses you can probably figure out the approach all on your own! Follow the ridge taking logical passages either side as required.
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Features
- Walk Required
Equipment required
- Skins
- Crampons
Similar routes nearby
586 m away
Bec des Rosses - East Face
The 'easiest' route down the legendary Bec des Rosses
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 484 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 329 m
626 m away
Bec des Rosses - Dog Leg
The classic, most natural line from the summit of the Bec des Rosses
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 600 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 454 m
851 m away
Mont-Fort - South Face - Le Chable
South Face of Mont Fort travelling past the legendary Bec des Rosses
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 4.6 km
- Ascent
- 120 m
- Descent
- 1.4 km
859 m away
Col Ferret Access
A short skin gives access to the Col Ferret and various routes which start here
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Ascent
- 122 m
- Descent
- 74 m
979 m away
Mont Fort - Backside
THE Verbier classic taking a journey a long way from the ski area. Serious skiing in a serious environment.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 8.5 km
- Ascent
- 58 m
- Descent
- 1.6 km
1.1 km away
Mont-Fort - Poubelle
An extremely serious, steep line straight from the top ridge of Mont-Fort.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 366 m
- Ascent
- 14 m
- Descent
- 183 m
1.1 km away
Mont Fort - Glacier du Petit Mont-Fort
A nice run down the gentle slopes of the glacier to join the exit of the classic 'Backside'
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Ascent
- 8 m
- Descent
- 427 m
1.1 km away
Mont-Fort - North Face
Gnarly with a capital G. Perhaps second only to the Bec des Rosses for extreme lines.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 655 m
- Ascent
- 4 m
- Descent
- 287 m
1.3 km away
Barry's Bowl
A classic bowl easily accessible from the Gentianes - La Chaux red piste.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2 km
- Ascent
- 55 m
- Descent
- 395 m
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Guidebooks in this area
50 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
Charlie Boscoe's 50 Favourite Ski Adventures in Europe
50 routes · Freeride Skiing
Freeriding Verbier
10 routes · Freeride Skiing
The King of the 4 Vallées : Mont Fort's Biggest Lines
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