Ski the Vallee Blanche

Mark Pawlak    ash, bestskiholidays     Adventure Sports, Alps, Downhill, Europe, France, Helbronner, Italy, Le Gros Rognon, Mer de Glace, Mont Blanc, off piste, Refuge de Requin, Skiing, Snowboarding, Ville Blanche

Once you’ve exhausted the coloured pistes there’s only one place left to go: off-piste.

And for experienced skiers off to the Alps this winter, the Vallee Blanche is the route of choice. It’s long (17km) and difficult; but unlike more extreme routes, it is very doable.

Photo from Flickr user: plusgood

But don’t get any mad ideas about doing it solo, just yet. Guides are essential and local knowledge invaluable – this route has its dangers, as many a foolish novice has found out.

Tempted? Here’s our guide to skiing the Vallee Blanche. read more