A Striking Descent in a Unique Alpine Landscape
The Télégraphe route, set on the north face of Petite Balme, offers a stunning contrast between narrow rocky passages and wide-open terrain. It starts in a rugged, mineral setting with towering cliffs and striking boulders, before transitioning into flowing, open slopes that wind all the way down to Val Claret.
This combination of technical sections and broad turns makes Télégraphe a favourite among intermediate freeriders looking for excitement without tackling expert-level terrain.
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Technical Information
- Start: Top of the Lanches chairlift or the Grande Motte funicular
- Finish: Val Claret
- Vertical drop: 900 m
- Required level: Intermediate to advanced
- Aspect: North
- Setting: Rugged and remote
- Return to resort: Direct
Who Is the Télégraphe Route For?
This route is best suited for:
- Intermediate freeriders eager to ski in a wild and impressive landscape
- Snowboarders comfortable on variable snow
- Groups with an instructor, looking to step up after trying an easier route like Téléphone
- Skiers wanting to practise riding more technical alpine features
A Great Progression from Beginner Off-Piste
If you’re looking for a gentler version of this descent, try the Téléphone route, a beginner-friendly variant with the same elevation drop but fewer technical sections.
Télégraphe is a great next step for those looking to challenge themselves in a more complex terrain, without committing to steeper or more exposed lines.
Safety Essentials
Although Télégraphe is accessible without a long approach, it’s still a freeride route: it’s unmarked, unpatrolled, and not avalanche controlled.
Bring the right gear:
- Avalanche transceiver (DVA)
- Shovel and probe
- Helmet (highly recommended)
- Professional guidance if you’re not familiar with the area
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