"With an 85% gradient in its steepest section and nearly 2,300 feet of descent, the Grand Couloir at Les 3 Vallées is often considered one of the hardest ski runs in all of Europe. Located at Courchevel on Mount Solier, the Grand Couloir is accessible be cable cars from Méribel or Courchevel. European ski instructor Marius Quast provided a brief overview of this gnarly run."
"There's a lot to this steep run, but the most challenging part is likely the entry over a narrow ridge leading into a steep mogul field. This entry point is enough to separate the skilled skiers from others, making even skiers with great technique struggle. After the entry point, the run includes deep moguls filled with rocks, requiring skiers to find the perfect line down."
The Grand Couloir at Les 3 Vallées sits on Mount Solier near Courchevel and descends nearly 2,300 feet, with an 85% gradient at its steepest. The run is accessible by cable cars from Méribel or Courchevel. The most difficult feature is the narrow ridge entry that leads into a steep, rock-strewn mogul field, a section that separates highly skilled skiers from others and forces even technically strong skiers to struggle. After the entry, the route continues through deep, rock-filled moguls requiring precise line choices. The lower portion opens into a wider area where the descent transitions into a more typical mogul run.
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