152 m away
Descent to Châtelard
A real adventure linking bowls and steep faces all the way to the town of Châtelard.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 3 km
- Ascent
- 30 m
- Descent
- 950 m
Croix de Fer Couloir
Chamonix
Steep, very serious and sustained skiing leads you to the village of Trient.
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 1.8 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 868 m
- Low Point
- 1.4 km
- High Point
- 2.2 km
- Gradient
- 39˚
These couloirs are serious and only for experienced skiers. This line frequently avalanches in its entirety so, as well as making sure you don't set it off, you'll need to know that it hasn't already gone as otherwise you'll be skiing a lot of unpleasant debris at the bottom. In the right conditions however, it offers excellent skiing. Hike from the Tête de Balme chairlift to L'Arolette summit. Traverse high round under the Croix de Fer to the col. Descend into this steep and exciting couloir and follow it all the way to the valley floor. A wild and adventurous line.
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
In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.
Best time to visit
Features
- Trees
- Walk Required
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166 m away
Point du Van Couloir
A wild, steep and serious descent for experts only.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.7 km
- Ascent
- 4 m
- Descent
- 896 m
217 m away
Trient via Les Tornays
A serious but fantastic route with a combination of fast, flowing skiing and some steep narrow sections.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.2 km
- Ascent
- 3 m
- Descent
- 912 m
851 m away
L'Arolette Couloir
Giving 600 meters of fantastic skiing, this is worth the hike.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 888 m
- Ascent
- 38 m
- Descent
- 326 m
1.3 km away
Jeurs bowls
This run offers great off piste skiing in relatively gentle undulating terrain.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.7 km
- Ascent
- 14 m
- Descent
- 625 m
1.3 km away
Cirque de Catogne
A wide open face offering good skiing far from the crowds.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.5 km
- Ascent
- 90 m
- Descent
- 524 m
1.5 km away
Col du Balme to Trient
A real treat with easy access, varied terrain and descent options.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 3.6 km
- Ascent
- 14 m
- Descent
- 874 m
2.1 km away
Vormaine Gullies
A series of gullies offering great skiing with a lot of variety and options, all easily accessed from a lift.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.3 km
- Ascent
- 5 m
- Descent
- 594 m
3.4 km away
Posettes Couloirs
Long consistent, but serious couloirs offer amazing skiing.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 3.1 km
- Ascent
- 12 m
- Descent
- 893 m
3.4 km away
L'Aiguillette Des Posettes, South side
A real adventure as you traverse and ski fantastic terrain all the way to the valley floor.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.1 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 707 m
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Guidebooks in this area
10 routes · Freeride Skiing
The Best of the Best: Chamonix's Top 10 Freeride Routes
10 routes · Freeride Skiing
Ski Beneath the Chamonix Giants : Freeride La Balme
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