Austrian Route, Les Courtes
A mythical line down the true north face of Les Courtes, it has still seen hardly more than a handful of descents.
Extreme Ski Touring
- Distance
- 3.7 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
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A mythical line down the true north face of Les Courtes, it has still seen hardly more than a handful of descents.
Extreme Ski Touring
Yet another big 5.4 in the Argentiere Basin
Extreme Ski Touring
Often overlooked, but a fantasic steep line beneath the Aiguille Chenavier
Extreme Ski Touring
A truly inconic ski face, THE line of the Argentière Basin
Extreme Ski Touring
An inspiring couloir past a bulging tongue of ice.
Extreme Ski Touring
A great introduction to the steep north faces of the Argentière Basin.
Extreme Ski Touring
A beautiful wide and open steep ski face, one of the most popular of the Argentière Basin's celebrated North Faces. Shorter than the rest but steep and exposed in the upper half.
Extreme Ski Touring
The West Couloir is yet another reason why the Aiguille Chardonnet is one of the best summits for steep skiing in the Alps.
Extreme Ski Touring
A very rewarding descent amongst beautiful granite formations, but not easy to find in good condition.
Extreme Ski Touring
One of the best steep faces in the area and a much sought after descent
Extreme Ski Touring
A fantastic route which is surely on every steep skier's tick list
Extreme Ski Touring
A prominent and sought after summit at 3900 meters yet it remains much more accessible than the other major peaks of the Argentière Basin.
Severe Ski Touring
A beautiful and classic steep face with a hazardous entrance
Severe Ski Touring
Day 3: A long and wild day which leads to one of the most peaceful little settlements in the French Alps.
Difficult Hiking
Day 2: An excellent day taking in a huge variety of views, from alpine meadows to hanging glaciers and rocky ridges.
Difficult Hiking
The first day of the Alps' most famous ski tour
Difficult Ski Touring