21 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
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between January and April. From a low point of 1.7 km to the maximum altitude of 3.3 km, the route covers 11 km, 260 vertical metres of ascent and 1827 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 4.1 and Labande grade 4. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
A nice run off the backside of Mont Fort, with a little tour to access some untracked powder, but also viewing a number of glaciers that have receded over the past years - starting with the glacier de Tortin which you cross as you go up in the Mont Fort lift.
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
21 m away
An extremely serious, steep line straight from the top ridge of Mont-Fort.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
81 m away
THE Verbier classic taking a journey a long way from the ski area. Serious skiing in a serious environment.
Severe Freeride Skiing
112 m away
A nice run down the gentle slopes of the glacier to join the exit of the classic 'Backside'
Difficult Freeride Skiing
145 m away
Gnarly with a capital G. Perhaps second only to the Bec des Rosses for extreme lines.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
202 m away
South Face of Mont Fort travelling past the legendary Bec des Rosses
Severe Freeride Skiing
284 m away
A short climb gives access to a beautiful open bowl
Severe Freeride Skiing
522 m away
An excellent but very serious, steep and exposed couloir
Extreme Freeride Skiing
581 m away
A short skin gives access to the Col Ferret and various routes which start here
Moderate Freeride Skiing
868 m away
A variant down the Glacier du Petit Mont Fort away from the main Backside crowds for a bit longer
Difficult Freeride Skiing
1 km away
An easy descent to re-join the pistes of Verbier from the Col de la Chaux.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
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