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La grimpée du chamois blanc

Passy - Plaine Joux

An easy yet breathtakingly scenic trip beneath the Rocher de Fiz.

Resort Ski Touring Moderate

Distance
5 km
Ascent
484 m
Descent
115 m
Low Point
1.3 km
High Point
1.7 km
Gradient
24˚
La grimpée du chamois blanc Map

Accessible even to beginner ski tourers, this trip past the famous Lac Vert and Châtelet d’Ayères restaurants is a very civilised way of getting some exercise - and calories! The terrain is straightforward and the scenery is staggering, with the Rocher de Fiz above you and Mont Blanc standing proud a few kilometres to the south.

Description

The route is only permitted when the ski area is open, and the descent down from the top of Plaine Joux will take you down the resort's pistes.

Difficulty

Moderate

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between January and March