Verbier Freeride Topo – off-piste & heli-ski descents
73 freeride and heli-ski descents in 16 sectors around Verbier, Val de Bagnes and Mont-Fort: detailed routes, photos with lines, difficulty levels, vertical drops, walking times, avalanche and ski-level quizzes and the SLF avalanche bulletin. By the Bureau des Guides de Verbier, Adrenaline.
Sectors and descents
1. Savoleyres
- 1.1 Marlène – PD
- 1.2 Tournelle supérieure – D
- 1.3 Tournelle inférieure – PD
- 1.4 Pylones – PD
- 1.5 Les Planards – D
2. Attelas
- 2.1 Accès au col des Mines
- 2.2 Bâ Combe – PD
- 2.3 Col des Mines – PD
- 2.4 Le Creblet – D
- 2.5 Couloirs du Funispace – TD
- 2.6 Creux des Eglises – D
3. Vallon d’Arbi
- 3.1 Itinéraire – PD
- 3.2 Directe – D
- 3.3 Les Plans – D
- 3.4 Le couloir Montant – TD
4. Champs Ferret
- 4.1 Classique – D
- 4.2 Le Fou – TD
5. Mont Gelé
- 5.1 Sur les Attelas – D/TD
- 5.2 Sur la Chaux – D
- 5.3 La Grande Journée – D
- 5.4 Couloir à Gilbert May – TD
- 5.5 Super Mouche – TD
- 5.6 La Banane – TD
6. Chassoure
- 6.1 La Mouche – D
- 6.2 Petite Mouche – D
- 6.3 Itinéraire – TD
- 6.4 Accès au col des Champs Ferret – PD
- 6.5 Rock Garden – PD
7. Gentianes
- 7.1 Itinéraire – D
- 7.2 Highway – TD
- 7.3 Stairway to Heaven – D
8. Mont-Fort
- 8.1 Sortie du vallon de Cleuson – PD
- 8.2 Glacier du petit Mont-Fort – D
- 8.3 Backside classique – TD
- 8.4 Grands Plans – D
- 8.5 Couloir Fantôme – ED
- 8.6 La Poubelle – ED
- 8.7 Glacier du Mont-Fort – TD
- 8.8 Face Nord – ED
- 8.9 Accès au Col de Ferret
- 8.10 Bec des Etagnes – ED
- 8.11 Col Ferret / Cat Walk – D
- 8.12 Les Luès – ED
- 8.13 Petite Sud – TD
9. La Chaux
- 9.1 Patiéfray / Barry’s Bowl – TD
- 9.2 Le Châble par les Shlérondes – D
- 9.3 Le Châble par les Vacheresses – D
- 9.4 Mont-Fort Express – TD
10. Bec des Rosses
11. Bruson est
- 11.1 Le Vinstiè – D
- 11.2 Couloir du Tseppiet – TD
- 11.3 Canadian Trees – PD
- 11.4 La Côt-Châble – PD
12. Bruson ouest
- 12.1 Le Larzey – D
- 12.2 Les Crêtes – D
- 12.3 Les Arpalles – D
- 12.4 Le Vernay – D
- 12.5 Mont Brùlé sur Fontaine – TD
13. Héliski au Pigne d’Arolla 🚁
- 13.1 Vuibé – TD
- 13.2 Glacier de Pièces – PD
- 13.3 Face Nord – ED
- 13.4 Tsijiore Nouve – TD
14. Héliski à la Rosablanche 🚁
- 14.1 Prafleuri – D
- 14.2 Cleuson – PD
- 14.3 Sovereu – TD
15. Héliski au Petit Combin 🚁
16. Héliski sur le glacier du Trient 🚁
Difficulty levels
- PD – Not difficult: suited to intermediate piste skiers.
- D – Difficult: suited to advanced piste skiers.
- TD – Very difficult: suited to expert skiers. A fall can be fatal.
- ED – Extremely difficult: reserved for very experienced freeriders. A fall can be fatal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Freeride Verbier topo?
It is the guide to off-piste and heli-ski descents around Verbier: 73 descents in 16 sectors, with photos showing the lines, difficulty, vertical drop, approach walk and route advice.
How is difficulty rated?
PD (not difficult, up to 35°), D (difficult, up to 40°), TD (very difficult, up to 45°) and ED (extremely difficult, over 45°). Each descent also shows its commitment and beauty.
What is free?
Sectors 1 (Savoleyres) and 2 (Attelas), both quizzes (avalanche and ski level) and the SLF avalanche bulletin are free. The other sectors unlock with a personal access code.
Where can I find the avalanche bulletin?
The app shows the official bulletin of the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF: slf.ch.
Are there heli-ski descents?
Yes, four heli-ski sectors: Pigne d’Arolla, Rosablanche, Petit Combin and the Trient glacier.