Grand Couloir Hardest ski run in Europe?

This ski slope is called the Grand Couloir often referred to as the hardest inbound ski run in Europe.

This is my first time skiing the run so I was a little unsure of where to go. The run is in the Courchevel area of the three valleys. I didn't have the correct skis on for these conditions really I should have off-piste skis hence the leaning back to help stop my skis from sinking.

The GoPro is mounted on my head and I am using the 2d speed measurement if my head is moving but my body is not it's still going to register some speed.

Let me know if you think there is a harder run in the alpes.

[mdiug]

Depends on how you define hard. It’s definitely looks physically very challenging, particularly in the condition that it’s in. But it’s pretty wide with an even fall line, and the snow conditions are consistent, which are all things that (for me at least) up the difficulty level.

[chilombe]

For me, the feeling is like night and day: it always looks and feels ten times more steep and challenging when you are actually skiing down the mountain, rather than when watching the recording. GOOD JOB! You made it look easy. Hope one day I could do something this challenging.

[alakazoom]

I love how many options there are for going down... Its not just a straight forward run that takes you from point A to point B

[vanessawalkiewicz]

i’ve been on this run so many time and i love it so much! it’s challenging, yes, and you can’t get very fast but it makes skiing and snowboarding just that much more rewarding and not to say extremely exiting and makes you think more about what to do and what next! i strongly strongly recommend courchevelle and val thorens ( le 3 vallées ) (méribel is good too however keep in mind it’s very slushy especially during the summer seasons) in the lower area in france for absolutely everyone, beginner to expert of all styles!!

[baguettefish]

I remember going down this slope when I was 14... There were lots of moguls and it was super icy, which made it horrible. The start of it, on top of the mountain didn't scare me at all but once I got to the steep part I started regretting my life choices. I'm afraid of heights this is the only time I can recall being scared because of the steepness of a ski slope. I hate that it looks so flat on the video, even though it really isn't.
Anyways, great video!

[ChristopheLevesque]

To be honest, this doesn’t seem that hard. Just scary at the top of the mountain.

[DiablObtp]

That was awesome I live in France and I'm always impressed by those skilled riders when I go to the Alps. Had a great time watching your vids, I appreciated the infos like the altitude and speed too!

[likebotting]

You guys are mistaking hardest run with hardest terrain. In terms of marked runs this is probably up there, but yeah if you go off trail you’ll definitely get into some crazier stuff.

[sauceroflivingpeople]

Doing this on a set of Redster x9’s is a chad move. Well done!

[sessionmediaa]

Looks bloody epic! It's been a fair while since i skied this and it doesnt even look familiar anymore 😂😂

[joshwalkowicz]

It definitely looks like you scooted right on past some much more difficult runs.

[Jim-okkd]

Love a content creator that takes time to answer to comments. Subscribed brother, keep it up!

[TheCreditShifu]

Looks like it would be great on a powder day…

[tomsan]

Last time I did this run it had snowed 40cm over night, spent most the morning moving across that ridge for some fresh stuff. Shame the main lift from courchevel isn't running this year 😔

[PeteDevlinootnaboot]

Did that in fairly fresh snow way back when. The track along the ridge at the top was one skier wide and you basically had to ride it to the end as the rut wouldn't allow you to turn. That was the scariest bit of it. Couldn't see much of the way down as it whited out. Never thought about it again until now, thanks for sharing.

[JonathanPieforPM]

Looks good - steep but short. Good work on the rescue half way through - for a moment I thought you were gonna stack! Beautiful scenery and could tell you were working those legs !! 🎉

[fp]

That’s really good skiing! Especially with the icy choppy terrain, what a workout, legs gotta be burning 🔥.

[sfoo]

Looks pretty easy, but it is always way harder when you’re the actual skiing it. Nice job.

[marinsmulders]

Hey, I was in Courchevel as well last week and I just took some random skilifts. Then I was on top of that mountain and did the same run. It was really hard and scary. And you did really great. I was lucky that the circumstances where ok. I’m 13 btw and I went with snowboard…

[bunbwre]

The entrance looks terrifying in real life. I looked at it about 25 years ago from the top and watched lots of people going along the knife edge at the top.