529 m 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
L'Arolette Couloir
Balme (Le Tour)
Chamonix
Giving 600 meters of fantastic skiing, this is worth the hike.
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 888 m
- Ascent
- 38 m
- Descent
- 326 m
- Low Point
- 2 km
- High Point
- 2.3 km
- Gradient
- 42˚
Hike from the Tête de Balme chairlift to the summit of L'Arolette then enter the steep North facing couloir and ski it into the Jeurs bowl. Take the flowing terrain back left into the woods and return to the Tête de Balme lift. Beware as these steeper faces in the Le Tour back bowls are notorious for avalanches.
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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
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Trees
- Walk Required
Similar routes nearby
537 m 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
720 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
757 m 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
851 m away
Croix de Fer Couloir
Steep, very serious and sustained skiing leads you to the village of Trient.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.8 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 868 m
991 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
1 km 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
1.3 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
2.6 km away
Posettes Couloirs
Long consistent, but serious couloirs offer amazing skiing.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 3.1 km
- Ascent
- 16 m
- Descent
- 897 m
2.6 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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