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Vallée Blanche
The Vallée Blanche is one of the world's most iconic off-piste and backcountry ski descents. Starting from the Aiguille du Midi, this legendary glacier route takes you deep into the high mountains of the Mont Blanc massif. With a mountain guide, you ski among glaciers, seracs and some of the most famous peaks in the Alps.
Skiing the Vallée Blanche
Starting from the Aiguille du Midi (3,842 m), the Vallée Blanche offers a unique journey through the heart of the Mont Blanc massif. This legendary route crosses spectacular glacial terrain surrounded by crevasses, seracs and some of the highest peaks in the Alps. More than just a ski descent, it is a true high-mountain experience.
The Vallée Blanche changes throughout the season as snow and glacier conditions evolve. No two descents are exactly the same. With a mountain guide, the route can be adapted to the conditions of the day and to your skiing ability, allowing you to make the most of this exceptional high-mountain environment.
Which Vallée Blanche Descent Should You Choose?
There are several ways to ski the Vallée Blanche. Some routes provide a first introduction to the classic Vallée Blanche, while more technical variations may be possible when conditions allow. Your guide will select the most appropriate option according to your skiing level, expectations and current mountain conditions.
You can choose between a group descent, ideal for sharing the experience at an attractive price, or a private Vallée Blanche descent, offering greater flexibility in the choice of route, pace and date. For an even more immersive experience, discover the Vallée Blanche by skiing under the full moon or with an overnight stay at the Cosmiques hut.
What Ski Level Do You Need for the Vallée Blanche?
The Vallée Blanche is a high-mountain off-piste and backcountry descent, not a groomed ski run. You need to be a confident skier on steep, mogulled black runs and able to ski variable snow in control. For North American skiers, this is comparable to being comfortable on a sustained double black diamond. Previous off-piste or backcountry skiing experience is a real advantage.
Snow and glacier conditions change throughout the winter and can significantly affect both the route and its technical difficulty. If you want to prepare for the Vallée Blanche or are unsure about your level, a guided off-piste ski day is an excellent way to build confidence and prepare for this legendary descent.
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Enjoy an unforgettable ski run on glaciers in the heart of the Mont Blanc Massif
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Difficulty Level 1: For blue-run skiers capable of making basic turns on wide, gentle slopes - Flocon / 1-Star Level | North American equivalent: Blue square / intermediate slope.
Difficulty Level 2: For red-run skiers capable of making parallel turns on wide, steep slopes - Class 1 / Class 2 Level | North American equivalent: Black diamond / advanced slope.
Difficulty Level 3: For black-run skiers capable of making short turns on narrow and mogul slopes - Class 3 Level | North American equivalent: Double black diamond / expert slope.
Difficulty Level 4: For occasional off-piste skiers capable of skiing in powder snow along the edge the piste - Class 4 Level | North American equivalent: Double black diamond + / extreme off-piste.
Difficulty Level 5: For regular off-piste skiers capable of skiing in all snow conditions off-piste - Competition and Off-Piste Level | North American equivalent: Extreme terrain / double black diamond EX, all-conditions off-piste.
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To soak up even more of the unique atmosphere with an overnight in a refuge
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Difficulty Level 1: For blue-run skiers capable of making basic turns on wide, gentle slopes - Flocon / 1-Star Level.
Difficulty Level 2: For red-run skiers capable of making parallel turns on wide, steep slopes - Class 1 / Class 2 Level.
Difficulty Level 3: For black-run skiers capable of making short turns on narrow and/or mogul slopes - Class 3 Level.
Difficulty Level 4: For occasional off-piste skiers capable of skiing in powder snow along the edge the piste - Class 4 Level.
Difficulty Level 5: For regular off-piste skiers capable of skiing in all snow conditions off-piste - Competition and Off-Piste Level.
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A ski descent by moonlight in a magical atmosphere for a lifetime experience
Difficulty:
Difficulty Level 1: For blue-run skiers capable of making basic turns on wide, gentle slopes - Flocon / 1-Star Level | North American equivalent: Blue square / intermediate slope.
Difficulty Level 2: For red-run skiers capable of making parallel turns on wide, steep slopes - Class 1 / Class 2 Level | North American equivalent: Black diamond / advanced slope.
Difficulty Level 3: For black-run skiers capable of making short turns on narrow and mogul slopes - Class 3 Level | North American equivalent: Double black diamond / expert slope.
Difficulty Level 4: For occasional off-piste skiers capable of skiing in powder snow along the edge the piste - Class 4 Level | North American equivalent: Double black diamond + / extreme off-piste.
Difficulty Level 5: For regular off-piste skiers capable of skiing in all snow conditions off-piste - Competition and Off-Piste Level | North American equivalent: Extreme terrain / double black diamond EX, all-conditions off-piste.