2.3 Col des Mines
Freeride descent Col des Mines in Verbier (Attelas): not difficult (≤ 35°), 980 m vertical, pasture terrain. Route, photo with lines and tips.
- Difficulty
- Not difficult (≤ 35°)
- Terrain
- Pasture
- Vertical drop
- 980 m
- Approach walk
- None
- Beauty
- Very beautiful
- Commitment
- Few hazards
Not difficult: suited to intermediate piste skiers.
Route
- Follow "Access to Col des Mines" (2.1).
- From the Col des Mines, the itinerary leads straight down towards Verbier. It is an easy descent with a steady gradient. This itinerary is well-frequented but is nevertheless an enjoyable bit of skiing, especially at the end of the day when you are heading back to Verbier.
- The itinerary finishes on the ski slopes by either following the road (blue run) or skiing down the fall line to Carrefour.