Ecrins Haute Route: Adele Planchard Hut to the l’Alpe de Villar d’Arène Hut
Ascent of la Grande Ruine before a huge descent
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 674 m
- Descent
- 1.8 km
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Ascent of la Grande Ruine before a huge descent
Severe Ski Touring
A long climb to a high col with amazing views, then a traverse to a high hut- into the wilderness!
Severe Ski Touring
Cycling route following the Rhone river from Switzerland to the Med
Moderate Road Biking
A Serre Chevalier classic. No hiking, just 1300 vertical metres of leg burning, big mountain riding.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
A largely open, undulating descent in a huge southeast facing bowl – ideal for entry level off piste.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
A little bit of Canada comes to the French Alps. Exciting tree skiing best done on big powder days.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
Almost a good run for first time off pisters but a tricky exit in particular makes it more of a challenge.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
A steep, narrow couloir that looks impressive from the lift and even more so from the top as you drop in.
Severe Freeride Skiing
Big mountain ambiance north facing couloir followed by top quality tree skiing.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
The La Grave mega-classic
Difficult Freeride Skiing
2300m of legendary, serious, wild and committing skiing
Severe Freeride Skiing
Big cliffs and steep, technical lines. Experts only in this complex and exposed area.
Severe Freeride Skiing
Not good all that often but when it’s on there’s almost nothing better.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
Low altitude tree skiing. Good in mid winter when the snow is thick all the way to the valley floor.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
A highly visible couloir from the Chantemerle and Villeneuve ski areas. Good but poor ski to hike ratio.
Severe Freeride Skiing
Tree skiing at its best – well spaced larch forest spread over a huge area.
Difficult Freeride Skiing