280 m away
Gentianes - Mont-Fort Couloir
A steep and enjoyable South facing couloir
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Ascent
- 68 m
- Descent
- 502 m
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be severe. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between January and April. From a low point of 2.7 km to the maximum altitude of 2.9 km, the route covers 774 m, 77 vertical metres of ascent and 230 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Short and steep face. Rarely skied but as good as always good snow, even many days after snowfall.
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
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Face
- Walk Required
Similar routes nearby
575 m away
Gentianes - Highway
A bit like Stairway without the bootpack
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 17 m
- Descent
- 411 m
774 m away
Gentianes - Stairway to Heaven
A Verbier Mega-Classic that rewards those prepared to do a little boot packing
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.1 km
- Ascent
- 134 m
- Descent
- 499 m
775 m away
Gentianes - Pylon Run
Easy access to a nice pitch of skiing
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Ascent
- 42 m
- Descent
- 430 m
1.1 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
1.3 km away
Mont Gele - Direct
A direct line down the south face of Mont Gele
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1 km
- Ascent
- 2 m
- Descent
- 452 m
1.3 km away
Mont Gele - Super Mouche
A narrow isolated couloir that gradually widens out in to the main Tortin valley
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 579 m
1.3 km away
Mont Gele - La Chaux
A marked itinerary towards the Cabane de Mont-Fort
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.8 km
- Ascent
- 5 m
- Descent
- 614 m
1.3 km away
Mont Gele - North Couloirs Lake Side
Steep north facing couloirs from Mont Gele towards the Lac des Vaux
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 960 m
- Ascent
- 4 m
- Descent
- 325 m
1.3 km away
Mont Gele - Couloir de la Chaux
An enjoyable line down the west facing couloir from the top of Mont Gele
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 584 m
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Guidebooks in this area
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