Vallée Blanche, Off-piste ski route in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France.
The Vallée Blanche extends over 20 kilometers from the Aiguille du Midi station at 3842 meters, descending through glacial terrain to Chamonix at 1050 meters.
The first documented ski descent of the Vallée Blanche occurred in 1927, marking the beginning of high-altitude skiing in the Mont Blanc massif.
Mountain guides share traditional alpine knowledge with skiers, teaching glacier navigation techniques and safety protocols developed through generations of experience.
Skiers require specialized equipment including harnesses, ropes, avalanche transceivers, and need to demonstrate black-piste level skills before attempting the descent.
The route starts with an exit through an ice tunnel at Aiguille du Midi, followed by a traverse across a narrow ridge with steep drops on both sides.
Location: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
GPS coordinates: 45.89029,6.93783
Latest update: July 14, 2025 10:49
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Aiguille de Blaitière
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Aiguille de Roc
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Aiguille des Grands Charmoz
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Aiguille du Plan
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Aiguille de la République
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Aiguille de l'M
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Dent du Requin
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Glacier de Leschaux
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Aiguille du Tacul
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Aiguille du Moine
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Gros Rognon
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Aiguille des Pélerins
2.9 km
Les Périades
2.2 km
Périades Glacier
1.9 km
Glacier de Blaitière
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Envers du Plan Glacier
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Capucin Glacier
2.4 km
Envers de Blaitière Glacier
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Glacier du Mont Mallet
2.7 km
Trélaporte Glacier
1.4 km
Moine Glacier
2.7 km
Petit Rognon
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