The 6 Classic Routes of the Vallée Blanche

From a gentle cruise to steep couloirs, the Vallée Blanche has something for everyone.

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Giving it some beans on the Gros Rognon!

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Soaking in the extraordinary ambience on the Gros Rognon.

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Perfect conditions on the Petit Envers

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One of the mellower sections.

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A slightly anxious drop into one of the Petit Envers bowls.

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Peering down the first real pitch.

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Letting it rip

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Yes please!

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About to drop in

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Description

The Vallee Blanche is arguably the most famous off-piste itinerary in the world. Except it’s not one itinerary.

There are a number of different routes down this wild glaciated high alpine valley – from gentle slopes to steep challenging lines, covering 15km and over 2000m of vertical. It’s a wild high mountain environment that travels through some of the most spectacular glaciated scenery in Europe.

Definitely one for the bucket list. Actually, make that 6.

Adventures

Vallee Blanche

Perhaps the most famous ski descent in the world? Technically moderate but very serious skiing in an absolutely breathtaking setting.

Gros Rognon

A great variation on the classic Vallée Blanche offering wide open steeper skiing options.

Petit Envers du Plan

Highly crevassed but good skiing, this is a step up from the Vallée Blanche both technically and in the seriousness of the glacier.

Grand Envers

A mega classic that links steep sustained pitches before finishing in the requin hut exits couloirs. Incredidble but very serious skiing.

Vrai Vallée Blanche

A highly crevassed variation of the Vallée Blanche which is not often possible due to the state of the glacier.