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Le Pas de Chavanette - The Swiss Wall

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The piste of Le Pas de Chavanette - called "Le Mur Suisse" (The Swiss Wall) by French skiers - is one of the most impressive in the world.

Although only 1 kilometre in length, it climbs 400 metres. Places where there is an incline of almost 50 degrees are not uncommon, which is why this piste is only for very accomplished skiers. After very heavy snow falls, skiers have to negotiate drifts up to two metres high at the top.