Italy · Valgrisenche
Heliski Col di Rabuigne | Valgrisenche
3,200 m · ~1,400 m vertical
Heliski activities in Col di Rabuigne
1 experience
Col di Rabuigne covers the northern Valgrisenche sector: landing at ~3,200 m with descents of about 1,400 m on faces toward Planaval and side valleys. A frequent line when Ormelune is windy.
- Col
- ~3,200 m
- Vertical
- ~1,400 m
- Sector
- North Valgrisenche
- Terrain
- Face · couloirs
Rabuigne and the north face
North aspect holds powder longer; the guide assesses access per avalanche risk on Rabuigne.
- Technical variants in couloirs
- Pickup Valgrisenche
- Advanced / expert skier
Col di Rabuigne (and Rabuigne) are north-facing drops: snow that holds, a narrow valley pass and an expert option when the upper section is skiable.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Château Blanc is a higher glacier (~3,400 m); Rabuigne is a col with mixed face-couloir profile.
Typically 1–2 drops in Valgrisenche per weather and Italian heliski regulation.