Advanced skiers itinerary
LES COULOIRS DE LA SAULIRE (Black slopes)
This site began to acquire its legendary status in 1954, when the
installation of the first Saulire tram made it simple to access
the couloirs. The site was chosen for the very first Freeride Competition,
in 1994. It is challenging terrain. The couloir running directly
below the tramway (reserved for expert skiers) boasts an average
incline of 62°. Tumbles are definitely not recommended! Please
note: Only the large couloir is an official run (a black, of course),
and the ridge leading to it can be quite tricky. You must never
attempt this take this access route if it has been closed by the
ski patrol.
LES NOIRES DU PRAZ (Black slope)
The Jean Blanc and Jockey black runs have a lot in common. Both
begin in La Loze and end in Le Praz. Both are approximately 3 km
long and provide 930 metres of vertical. And both drop through the
north-facing slopes of the forest of Le Praz. These runs are never
crowded, and when conditions are good, each is a skier's dream.
LA M ( Black slope)
Upon reaching the summit of Verdons, the first thing you notice
is this run. It is an awesome black trail, just to the left of the
Vizille gondola, supplying every element desired to satisfy even
the most demanding of skiers: it's steep, with varied changes of
gradient throughout its 500 meter vertical drop, and blessed with
excellent snow the length of its 1.7 km. Up to you to select the
kind of descent you want, for this run varies widely depending on
conditions (groomed, mogul fields or post-snowfall powder). Hard-pack
raises the difficulty level a notch or two.
LA CHANROSSA (Black slope)
Dropping down from the peak of Chanrossa, looming above Courchevel
1650, this gloriously demanding slope narrows mid-descent and then
shakes things up with an abrupt change of direction, putting your
ski control to the test. Sharp edges a must !
L'EPAULE DE LA VIZELLE (Black slope)
Though a sister run to La "M" (same departure and arrival
points), this run is distinguished by its particular grooming: nonexistent.
The result is exciting skiing. This is a genuine off-piste experience
˜difficult, very steep in places˜ and recommended only
for experienced skiers comfortable in all snow conditions. We like
to call it a 4x4 run.
Illustration
courtesy www.courchevel.com
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