Aiguille de la Grande Sassière Summit
This summit climb provides a high alpine challenge along a ridgeline beside Sassière glacier, with stunning views the entire route.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 22 km
- Ascent
- 2.1 km
- Descent
- 2.1 km
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This summit climb provides a high alpine challenge along a ridgeline beside Sassière glacier, with stunning views the entire route.
Difficult Hiking
An extended challenging route and descent from the epic summit route.
Difficult Mountain Biking
A short, accessible summit hike to the rugged heights of Pointe des Fours from the Snow Bridge close to Col d'Iseran.
Moderate Hiking
A stunning and strenuous round circuit through the Bailletaz Nature Reserve, passing above the glacial Lac de la Sassière.
Difficult Hiking
Discover Lac d'Ouillette, hidden from view from the Val d'Isere resort and onwards to a remote, rugged Col.
Moderate Hiking
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
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
A long-distance hike with a rare landscape on arrival.
Moderate Hiking
Alternative Col hike from Vallon du Prariond
Moderate Hiking
A medium length hike through gorges past grazing animals and leading towards a Col at 2957m.
Moderate Hiking
Cycling route following the Rhone river from Switzerland to the Med
Moderate Road Biking
A local’s favourite, which sees few descents per season.
Severe Freeride Skiing
Ski this huge descent which starts from the col splitting the two Tarentaise giants - the Grande Motte and the Grande Casse.
Severe Ski Touring
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
This multi-day tour takes you around the Grande Casse in spectacular scenery.
Severe Ski Touring
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