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
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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
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
Only slightly easier than neighbouring ‘Face Nord Centrale’, the Petit Face Nord offers a great alternative to the Face Nord Centrale with slightly less exposure whilst retaining the amazing feeling of skiing on this wild north face.
Extreme Ski Touring
The huge line straight down the centre of the North Face, starting with a very steep, narrow opening from the centre of the top ridgeline of the Grande Casse. One only for the experienced skiers and mountaineers.
Extreme Ski Touring
A ski mountaineering classic involving a steep climb from the Refuge de la Vanoise to the summit of the Grande Casse, the highest in the Tarentaise.
Severe Ski Touring
This multi-day tour takes you around the Grande Casse in spectacular scenery.
Severe Ski Touring
A stunning face on the large mountain of Pierre Brune which flanks the southern end of the Vallon de la Leisse, descending back into the valley towards the Refuge de la Leisse.
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
An extremely challenging descent where a fall is completely out of the question for almost the entirety of the route
Extreme Freeride Skiing
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
A fantastic, long and adventurous rope-accessed couloir that leads into the remote Leisse Valley.
Severe Freeride Skiing
The best descent down the north face of the Pramecou, but only for the experienced.
Severe Freeride Skiing
A true classic; P4 should be on the to-do list for all experienced ski mountaineers in the area.
Extreme Freeride Skiing