Armancette Glacier
A long and adventurous two day tour traversing a breathtaking summit
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 20 km
- Ascent
- 2.7 km
- Descent
- 2.6 km
The Finest Ski Tours above Les Contamines
Epic views and great skiing in wild mountains close to Chamonix.
Ski Touring Easy, Moderate, Difficult, Severe
Also in Haute-Savoie, France
Description
Les Contamines is close to Chamonix but couldn't feel much more different. The mountains are huge, of course, but the village feels quiet and the mountains are almost deserted at times - a stark contrast from the legendary town just on the other side of Mont Blanc.
This is a selection of the best tours that you can do from Les Contamines and there is everything from a 2 day high mountain adventure through to mellow, beginner ski tours.
If the crowds of Chamonix are starting to get a bit too much or you just want a change of scene, get in the car and make the short trip to Les Contamines for a peaceful and scenic week of ski touring.
Routes included
Col du Bonhomme
A mellow tour which nevertheless takes you through some big, wild mountains.
Easy Ski Touring
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
Monts Jovet West Couloir
A truly brilliant ski descent which you are unlikely to share.
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 8.8 km
- Ascent
- 705 m
- Descent
- 1.2 km
Col de La Cicle
A wonderful mountain journey through some epic scenery.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 410 m
- Descent
- 1.3 km
Col des Chasseurs
A wild feeling ski tour through some epic terrain.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 611 m
- Descent
- 1.5 km
Col de la Fenêtre, Les Contamines
A classic, easily accessed tour through gorgeous terrain.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 8.1 km
- Ascent
- 270 m
- Descent
- 1.2 km
Rochers Des Enclaves
A wonderful journey into the Beaufortin mountains.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 592 m
- Descent
- 1.5 km
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