Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine · France
La Balme
Black (advanced)Grooming: classic
72
Outstanding
1.8 km
Length
523 m
Vertical drop
2451 m
Starts at
1928 m
Ends at
28.3%
Avg gradient
88.8%
Max gradient
sustained 50 m
Elevation profile
Run analysis
La Balme is a black (advanced) run at Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine measuring 1.8 km, dropping 523 m from 2451 m down to 1928 m. It averages a 28.3% gradient, steepening to around 88.8% at its most sustained pitch.
Snowboard-friendly: no significant flat or uphill sections detected along the descent.
Bonvo Slope Score: 72/100 — Outstanding
Vertical17/30
Length9/25
Gradient character25/25
Flow20/20
Scored from the run's real geometry — steepness is judged against what a black (advanced) run should feel like, so every difficulty class can reach 100. Methodology
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