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5 Must-Do Classic Freeride Routes in the Alps

Five incredible locations and classic lines in the Alps that every freerider (or off- piste dreamer) must do at least once!

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Ski season is officially upon us, and we’re pretty pleased about it. And while we love a leisurely afternoon ski followed by a warming vin chaud (in a hot tub, perhaps?), we also love the heady thrill that comes with taking things off-piste, literally.

Get the lowdown on the best off-piste and freeriding spots in the Alps and, of course, where to stay when you’re there.

And remember, always take the necessary safety precautions - the right gear and a guide if you're new to the area.

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Gentianes - Stairway to Heaven
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Gentianes - Stairway to Heaven

Verbier
499 m
50 °
N
134 m
2.1 km
A Verbier Mega-Classic that rewards those prepared to do a little boot packing
Difficult
Private
Grand Envers
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Grand Envers

Chamonix
1,584 m
43 °
19 m
5.2 km
A mega classic that links steep sustained pitches before finishing in the requin hut exits couloirs. Incredidble but very serious skiing.
Severe
Private
Tsanteleina South Couloir
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Tsanteleina South Couloir

Tignes and Val d'Isère
6 - 7 hrs
9.7 km
1,648 m
1,648 m
48 °
Taking in the classic peak of Tsanteleina, this line should be on the bucket list for all keen ski tourers in the region.
Severe
Private
Col du Rateau
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Col du Rateau

3 Valleys
5 - 6 hrs
13.9 km
624 m
1,402 m
39 °
A classic mellow ski tour through great scenery.
Easy
Private
Hafelekarspitze South Couloir
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Hafelekarspitze South Couloir

Innsbruck
1,438 m
44 °
28 m
4.0 km
A truly epic ski descent through some huge terrain.
Severe
Private