127 m 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
After climbing to the top of Mont-Fort continue along the exposed ridge. Before reaching the north summit you can traverse on to the west face - exposed - and then down on to the shoulder on the NW ridge to reach the entry point to the north face of the Mont-Fort. This infamous face starts off steep and then gets steeper. Ski down and make sure you find the critical traverse left to avoid the cliff. Continue down the rest of the steep terrain to join the Mont-Fort Glacier. Join the line from Jacob's ladder and choose your preferred exit to Siviez. Take harnesses and crevasse rescue equipment including 2 x 30m ropes in the group just in case.
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
- Cliffs
- Glacier
Equipment required
- Rope
Similar routes nearby
190 m 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
222 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
239 m 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
324 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
561 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
600 m away
Mont-Fort - Phantom Couloir
An excellent but very serious, steep and exposed couloir
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Ascent
- 13 m
- Descent
- 296 m
869 m away
Mont Fort - Grands Plans
A variant down the Glacier du Petit Mont Fort away from the main Backside crowds for a bit longer
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.8 km
- Ascent
- 19 m
- Descent
- 326 m
1.1 km 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
1.1 km away
Bec des Rosses - Access
The route up to the Bec des Rosses.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 807 m
- Ascent
- 274 m
- Descent
- 21 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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