Bec des Etagnes Face N

Ascent and alternative descent of the North Face of the Bec des Etagnes
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 896 m
- Ascent
- 157 m
- Descent
- 375 m
As one of the largest ski areas in Europe, Verbier exists as both a top-class ski resort and cosmopolitan get-away. This combination has drawn many a skier & snowboarder, regardless of their experience level, as well as those looking for a lively nightlife. A premiere off-piste ski area with infamous runs such as the Back-Side of Mont Fort.
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Ascent and alternative descent of the North Face of the Bec des Etagnes
Severe Freeride Skiing
A multi-stage trail running grand tour through the Swiss Alps.
Difficult Trail Running
CABANE D’ESSERTZE TO CABANE AIGUILLE ROUGE
Difficult Trail Running
VERBIER TO CABANE D’ESSERTZE
Difficult Trail Running
A steeper variant for the second half of Stairway to Heaven
Severe Freeride Skiing
This is the access to the col and classic Rock Garden line. Skins are very useful.
Difficult Ski Touring
A medium to long walk from the top of Verbier along marked roads via Les plannards and Croix De Coeur.
Moderate Hiking
The transport route. Want Trail? You'll be spending plenty of time traversing back and forth, chatting and drinking in the view.
Moderate Mountain Biking
A high alpine walk along beautiful ridge lines, past water falls to the stunning Lac des Veux.
Moderate Hiking
A rocky little number that is sunk into the north side of Savoleres mountain. It will keep you on your toes with tightness, relative speed and blind switchbacks. It feels like real riding.
Difficult Mountain Biking