{"id":3494,"date":"2025-03-24T13:40:18","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T12:40:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beendiz.com\/snocool\/?p=3494"},"modified":"2026-05-12T13:46:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T11:46:41","slug":"tufs-couloirs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beendiz.com\/snocool\/en\/blog\/tufs-couloirs\/","title":{"rendered":"Couloirs des Tufs in Tignes: \u201cThe Fingers\u201d \u2013 A Steep, Expert-Only Off-Piste Route"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Iconic Couloirs Overlooking t<\/strong><strong>he Tignes Lake<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Couloirs des <\/strong><strong>Tufs<\/strong>, also called <strong>\u201cThe Fingers\u201d<\/strong> by British skiers, are a series of steep, narrow and <strong>committing couloirs<\/strong> that tower above <strong>Tignes Le Lac<\/strong>. Clearly visible from the village, they attract the most skilled freeriders with their dramatic vertical lines, often untouched snow, and quick lift access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With <strong>600 metres of vertical drop<\/strong>, including a <strong>300-metre steep section<\/strong>, this is a highly technical descent reserved for expert-level skiers and snowboarders. You\u2019ll need sharp slope-reading skills, solid technique, and full awareness of mountain risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/beendiz.com\/snocool\/en\/ski-snowboard-lessons-tignes\/off-piste-skiing-in-tignes\"><u>Explore our guided freeride sessions in Tignes<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fast Access from the Tovi\u00e8re Gondola or Tufs Chairlift<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The starting point is the top of the <strong>Tovi\u00e8re gondola<\/strong> or Tufs chairlift, at 2695m. From here, a short traverse or hike brings you to the entry point of the couloirs, hard to figure out from above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are <strong>no marked routes<\/strong>, so scouting the lines from below is strongly recommended. Depending on snow cover and chosen aspect, several variations are possible\u2014some wide, others tight and rocky. All exit directly onto the <strong>Tignes Le Lac snow front<\/strong><strong> or Chartreux<\/strong>, around 2100m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Steep and Exposed Descent with Visual Impact<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The upper 300 metres of descent take place inside <strong>steep couloirs<\/strong> with gradients reaching <strong>40 to <\/strong><strong>45 degrees<\/strong>, depending on the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These north-east facing slopes are often shaded, and thus prone to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cold <\/strong><strong>snow<\/strong><strong> accumulation<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hard or <\/strong><strong>icy<\/strong><strong> sections<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spontaneous<\/strong><strong>slab<\/strong><strong> releases<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perfect control of your turns and route choice is essential. The <strong>second half<\/strong> of the descent is more open, offering a smooth ride toward the lakefront.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Technical Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start<\/strong>: Top of Tovi\u00e8re gondola \u2013 2695m<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Finish<\/strong>: Tignes Le Lac\/Chartreux \u2013 approx. 2100m<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total <\/strong><strong>descent<\/strong>: 600m<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Steep section<\/strong>:\u00a0approx. 300m<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aspect<\/strong>:\u00a0North-east to East<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Estimated duration<\/strong>: 45 mins to 1h15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Required level<\/strong>: Expert only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Essential gear<\/strong>: Avalanche beacon (DVA), shovel, probe, helmet, airbag backpack highly recommended<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/beendiz.com\/snocool\/en\/ski-snowboard-lessons-tignes\/off-piste-skiing-in-tignes\"><u>Book a private freeride lesson in Tignes to sharpen your technique<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who Should (and Shouldn\u2019t) Ride the Tufs Couloirs?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This zone is suitable for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Expert <\/strong><strong>freeriders<\/strong> in ski or snowboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Those experienced in steep and narrow terrain<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Confident riders with strong terrain reading skills<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fully equipped individuals or guided skiers<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This route is <strong>not recommended<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In poor visibility or bad weather<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When snow conditions are unstable<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For beginners or intermediate-level <\/strong><strong>freeriders<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>High Risk, High Reward \u2013 <\/strong><strong>Prioritise<\/strong><strong> Safety<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This zone is <strong>not secured or patrolled<\/strong>. You\u2019ll&nbsp;face:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>High avalanche <\/strong><strong>risk<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Potentially tricky or exposed exits<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rockfall areas depending on sun exposure<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before&nbsp;attempting the descent:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Check the <\/strong><strong>M\u00e9t\u00e9o<\/strong><strong> France avalanche report<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ensure all your gear is functional<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scout <\/strong><strong>your<\/strong><strong> exit <\/strong><strong>beforehand<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Never ride alone \u2013 tell someone your plan<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/beendiz.com\/snocool\/en\/ski-instructors\/ski-instructors-tignes\"><u>Trust our expert instructors in Tignes for safe freeride adventures<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other Iconic Couloirs in Tignes and V<\/strong><strong>al <\/strong><strong>d\u2019Is\u00e8re<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Love steep terrain? Here are more challenging lines to try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/beendiz.com\/snocool\/en\/blog\/chardonnet-couloirs\"><u><strong>Chardonnet Couloir<\/strong><\/u><\/a> \u2013 wild and remote<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/beendiz.com\/snocool\/en\/blog\/col-perse-itinerary\"><u><strong>Col <\/strong><\/u><u><strong>Pers<\/strong><\/u><\/a> \u2013 glacial descent from over 3200m<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/beendiz.com\/snocool\/en\/blog\/off-piste-guide-tignes-oreilles-de-mickey\"><u><strong>Oreilles de Mickey<\/strong><\/u><\/a> \u2013 ridgelines and sharp couloirs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/beendiz.com\/snocool\/en\/blog\/grande-motte-north-face\"><u><strong>North Face of the Grande Motte<\/strong><\/u><\/a> \u2013 for advanced freeriders only<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/beendiz.com\/snocool\/en\/ski-snowboard-lessons-tignes\/\"><u>Explore all off-piste routes in Tignes<\/u><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.snocool.com\/en\/\"><u>Return to <\/u><u>homepage<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Iconic Couloirs Overlooking the Tignes Lake The Couloirs des Tufs, also called \u201cThe Fingers\u201d by British skiers, are a series of steep, narrow and committing couloirs that tower above Tignes Le Lac. Clearly visible from the village, they attract the most skilled freeriders with their dramatic vertical lines, often untouched snow, and quick lift access. [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[117,121],"tags":[125],"class_list":["post-3494","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-route","category-tignes-en","tag-expert-en"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Couloirs des Tufs \u2013 Expert off-piste skiing in Tignes<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The Couloirs des Tufs in Tignes, known as &quot;The Fingers&quot;, offer 600m of descent with 300m of steep couloir. 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