Les Menuires, France | FreeRide Sector: Mont de la Challe
Ride Date:
19 Dec 23Snow conditions:
SoftAvalanche level:
2 - ModerateTerrain:
Slack countryWeather conditions:
SunnyPrecipitation:
ClearElevation entry point:
2500mElevation exit point:
2400mAspect:
EastMax slope angle:
Between 30 and 45 degreesDrop in:
Ridge DropExit:
Ski outEasy access FreeRide adventure with a little bit of everything - boot pack, hike, sweet lunch spot and great descent all in one outing.
It's best to scope this line from the Granges chair in Les Menuires (or is it Meribel?). As you ride up the chair the line is on your left hand side just as you go over a ridge on the final leg to the top lift station. To get to the start point simply ski down the Grand Lac blue piste and cut skiers right to get up on to the ridge under the chairlift. From this point push up onto the ridge line above the Grand Lac piste. You can choose your drop in anywhere along this ridge but the best line is right at the end of the ridge. It's a little more effort to get to but it's worth it.
Once you have picked your line, simply ride down to the cat track in the valley bottom and follow this to a point where it joins the Mouflon red piste.
No special tech is required but this is an off-piste line out of sight of any lift infra-structure or pistes, so TSP are essential. It goes without saying that off-piste skiing is a team sport. You're going to want to bring your buddies along with you for this one.
This is such a fun detour that delivers a lot of stoke for only a little effort - go for it.
There's nothing especially gnarly about this line but take it easy hiking along the ridge - a fall would be an undesirable outcome.
This is a top level scenic adventure. Bring a snack with you to enjoy before you drop in and soak up the views.
Hiking along the ridge with the Granges top station in the back ground.
Sneaking along the ridge is a mixture of hiking and boot packing.
The final ascent with the Granges lift line down in the valley below.
The pay off!
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