The Best Backcountry Skiing Routes in Monte Rosa

It's an easy line that runs through open slopes at the beginning then woods. It needs a good snow base. This line also passes by the village of Soussun (hence the name of this run)....

This line can be seen as the continuation of Olen line or it can also be skied by itself. The line starts on the right side of Pianalunga. The line can be easily studied while going up to Pianalunga from the lift....

Reaching Punta Parrot is a classical tour in Monte Rosa range. This peak has a beautiful ridge to walk that offers one of the most beautiful views on Monte Rosa and on the valley underneath....

This line follows a steep wood with lots of cliffs and other obstacles to jump. The terrain is quite steep and multiple lines can be skied here. Usually is a perfect place to ski during a storm....

This line is nicely steep and hidden in the woods. Not often skied thanks to the fact that requires 15 minutes walking, usually good snow can be found here. Pay attention not to go too far up the ridge because there is a big cliff there and a fall could be very dangerous....

The normal route for Punta Giordani is one of the most climbed lines here. It's quite easy and it offers an amazing view across the whole of Monte Rosa. Furthermore, the ski descent is often excellent! From Indren head directly to Punta Giordani....

This N facing slope usually has good snow during winter time and it's ideal for freeriders that want gentle slope and rocks to jump. it starts from Bocchetta delle Pisse and ends into the Balma....

From Bocchetta delle Pisse walk up the ridge to reach the top of Stofful, from here you can start skiing. This line starts from Bocchetta delle Pisse and follows for the first part a ridge that you have to walk up to....

On this side of Bettaforca you have a bit of work to do at the start, but ultimately the more work you put in the better the descent will be. Get off the chair lift on the looker's right, head down Del Colle run as if you intend to follow the red run and gather your speed to shoot up alongside the rocks and begin your traverse....

This run starts near Bocchetta delle Pisse and follows a nice couloir that dives into Balma. You will finish near the old lift that served Indren. Never too steep is quite enjoyable and ideal for beginner free riders....

This is a nice line for freeride beginners, you can ski the woods and some fun open snowfields. You will end near Tacconet bar- a nice place for a quick stop! Ski the pista del Lago for about 100m then leave the piste going left entering a large valley, ski down towards the wood in front of you....

This is a variation of Bosco Forca, it's a nice natural pipe! it has a northerly exposure so often there is good snow to be found here! Just follow the pista Liaison then traverse left to reach Utero Valley! From Alpe Mandria ski the slope that goes down on your left for the first 50-70m then go on your left entering the off piste....

This easy freeride line will bring you in some north exposed woods. often good snow can be found! As for Bosco Ciarcerio just follow the Pista del Monte for 200 meters then traverse right into a large valley underneath a rock bar, from here ski straight into the deep woods and large slopes....

Refuges Mantova and Gnifetti are close by at the very end of Lys Glacier. Those refuges are perfect for all the alpine excursions in Monte Rosa. Food and accommodation are really good in both the refuges and you will receive a warm welcome!! In order to reach the refuges you can follow 3 routes - from Indren go to your left without losing or gaining altitude you will pass across a big rock cliff and then climbing flat slopes you will arrive at Mantova....

Piramide Vincent is an evident peak that is placed under Rifugio Gnifetti. it's often crowded since a lot of people want to reach this 4000m peak. It offers an amazing 360 view on Monte Rosa and it's really nice to ski down In order to reach this peak you have to climb up from Indren, heading for the refuges, Mantova first then Gnifetti, then up towards Colle del Lys....

Refuges Mantova and Gnifetti are close by at the very end of Lys Glacier. Those refuges are perfect for all the alpine excursions in Monte Rosa. Food and accommodation are really good in both the refuges and you will receive a warm welcome!! In order to reach the refuges you can follow 3 routes - from Indren go to your left without losing or gaining altitude you will pass across a big rock cliff and then climb flat slopes to will arrive at Mantova....

This is probably one of the most simple, easy to follow and stress free routes in Champoluc. It runs directly under the Bettaforca chair lift, which may give you an element of security, however don't get too confident as if you bare slightly skier's right you will find yourself soaring over a rocky outcrop and cliff....

This run starts at the old Guglielmina refuge, now destroyed. You have to walk up towards a big col for about 15 minutes. You fatigue will be well rewarded since you will shred nice powder in a big bowl....

This run starts on the Champoluc side from the Sarezza lift to end into Gressoney Valley. Large slopes never too steep excellent for freeride! For the descent multiple line are possible! This face was used for the FWQ 3 stars Gressoney Mystic Experience....

This couloir is close to the slope that from Gabiet goes to Jolanda. There is a characteristic log at the beginning that marks the start of this couloir. Often good snow can be found because it's in the shade most of the day, the couloir give access to a steep wood....