Col de la Madeleine and Lac d'Ouillette
Discover Lac d'Ouillette, hidden from view from the Val d'Isere resort and onwards to a remote, rugged Col.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 961 m
- Descent
- 961 m
Espace Killy
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Routes in Espace Killy
Tour of the Pointe du Chardonnet
A combination of the Tignes Resort and the heart of the national park. The contrast is amazing but telling of the history of the Vanoise.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 793 m
- Descent
- 793 m
Col des Fours from Manchet
This hike towards the Col and Lake Grand Fond in Vanoise National Park offers a superb view of the glaciers, the peaks, and a beautiful lake.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
Col de la Bailletta from le Fornet
A long-distance hike with a rare landscape on arrival.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 8.7 km
- Ascent
- 906 m
- Descent
- 906 m
Jambe du Chien
A local’s favourite, which sees few descents per season.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 440 m
- Ascent
- 3 m
- Descent
- 273 m
Col du Prémou
Ski this huge descent which starts from the col splitting the two Tarentaise giants - the Grande Motte and the Grande Casse.
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 5.1 km
- Ascent
- 252 m
- Descent
- 1.2 km
Grande Aiguille Rousse
A great adventure! Take in the remote summit of the Grand Aiguille Rousse with a fantastic ski down the north face of this peak.
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 742 m
- Descent
- 2 km
Refuge du Col de la Vanoise Ski Tour
This multi-day tour takes you around the Grande Casse in spectacular scenery.
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
Refuge de la Leisse Ski Tour
What this ‘descent’ lacks in quality skiing, it more than makes up with some of the most stunning ski touring available for beginner backcountry skiers.
Easy Ski Touring
- Distance
- 6.6 km
- Ascent
- 366 m
- Descent
- 375 m
Grande Motte, South Face Intégrale
An extremely challenging descent where a fall is completely out of the question for almost the entirety of the route
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 3.1 km
- Ascent
- 264 m
- Descent
- 1.2 km
Tsanteleina South Couloir
Taking in the classic peak of Tsanteleina, this line should be on the bucket list for all keen ski tourers in the region.
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 9.7 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km
Col de la Grassaz
A beautiful tour through remote scenery, ideal for working on your fitness and keeping yourself well away from trouble on those high-risk days.
Easy Ski Touring
- Distance
- 8.7 km
- Ascent
- 545 m
- Descent
- 687 m
Couloir des Nettes
A fantastic, long and adventurous rope-accessed couloir that leads into the remote Leisse Valley.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.7 km
- Ascent
- 15 m
- Descent
- 754 m
Pramecou (Rope In)
The best descent down the north face of the Pramecou, but only for the experienced.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 951 m
- Ascent
- 16 m
- Descent
- 302 m
Grand Balme Couloir P4
A true classic; P4 should be on the to-do list for all experienced ski mountaineers in the area.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 126 m
- Descent
- 478 m
Pointe de la Sana, NW Face
A wild face which quickly funnels into a narrow couloir leading back to Tignes via the Vallon de la Leisse.
Extreme Ski Touring
- Distance
- 5.9 km
- Ascent
- 214 m
- Descent
- 970 m