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vintage travel poster promoting the famous off-piste ski run, the Vallée Blanche, in the French Alps. The poster was designed by G. Tairraz around 1960 and features a photo-montage of the Mont Blanc massif.
Poster Information
Location: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France
Route: La descente de la Vallée Blanche (The descent of the Vallée Blanche)
Length: Approximately 15 to 20 km (about 9-12 miles) long, with a vertical drop of over 2,700 meters
Artist/Photographer: G. Tairraz
Approximate Year: 1959 or 1960
About the Vallée Blanche
The Vallée Blanche is considered one of the world's most iconic off-piste, high-mountain ski itineraries, known for its spectacular glacier scenery.
Difficulty: While often described as "not technically difficult" (equivalent to a red or double black diamond run in a resort in good conditions), it is an unmarked, high-altitude, backcountry route with significant hazards like crevasses and avalanches.
Safety: It is strongly recommended that inexperienced skiers or snowboarders hire a professional guide.
Starting Point: The run starts at the top of the Aiguille du Midi cable car station at 3,842 meters (12,605 ft).
Duration: The full descent typically takes a group of recreational skiers 4 to 6 hours to complete. |
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