64 m away
Mont Fort - Cat Walk
The winning combination of a short ski skin up to a long run down a secluded open bowl
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.3 km
- Ascent
- 61 m
- Descent
- 774 m
A short skin to Col Ferret- see Col Ferret Access- followed by a short traverse gives access to some impressive steep couloir skiing above the Lac de Cleuson. The skiing is serious, exposed and the steep slopes above the lake are avalanche prone - to consider during the descent and also the traverse back to the dam. From the Col Ferret, traverse left and locate the top of the Les Lues couloirs. THere are a number of possible lines. The two most common are marked here but the right hand line is the most 'sure' and least steep. Both require good snow cover as the couloirs are rocky.
Difficulty
Extreme
Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.
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.
Features
- Walk Required
Equipment required
- Skins
Similar routes nearby
1.1 km away
Gentianes - Highway
A bit like Stairway without the bootpack
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 17 m
- Descent
- 411 m
1.2 km 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
1.3 km 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
1.3 km 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
1.3 km 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
1.4 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
1.4 km away
Mont Fort - Jacobs Ladder
A short climb gives access to a beautiful open bowl
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.9 km
- Ascent
- 82 m
- Descent
- 853 m
1.5 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
1.5 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
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Guidebooks in this area
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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