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Combe de la Gliere
Skiing from a wide col with space for a lot of skiers; fresh tracks are almost guaranteed.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 2.7 km
- Ascent
- 145 m
- Descent
- 576 m
Aiguille Pourrie
Brévent/Flégère
Chamonix
Not often in condition but worth the hike out to this spectacular summit. Classic location for the Freeride World Tour.
Ski Touring Severe
- Distance
- 2.6 km
- Ascent
- 234 m
- Descent
- 665 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.9 km
- High Point
- 2.6 km
- Gradient
- 46˚
Not often in condition but worth the hike out to this spectacular summit. Classic location for the Freeride World Tour. From the top of the Col Cornu chairlift skin up to the col itself and follow the ridge to the summit of the Aiguille Pourrie. This usually involves a skin and/or bootpack. From the summit ski in a NE direction tending left to avoid most of the rocky sections (many variations) before entering the Combe Gliere. Enjoy some fast mellow terrain before re-joining the piste. Beware of avalanche risk.
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Cliffs
- Walk Required
Equipment required
- Skins
- Crampons
Similar routes nearby
2.7 km away
Pointe Alphonse Favre North-West Couloir
A steep and exciting couloir which packs a lot of adventure into a short line.
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 8.9 km
- Ascent
- 690 m
- Descent
- 1.8 km
2.7 km away
Glacier du Mort
Once a well kept secret, it's not secret anymore but still a great descent.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 8.7 km
- Ascent
- 685 m
- Descent
- 1.8 km
2.7 km away
Pointe Alphonse Favre West Couloir
A brilliant freeride line with some steep-ish, technical skiing followed by a wide open, rippable slope.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 9.2 km
- Ascent
- 657 m
- Descent
- 1.8 km
2.7 km away
Col du Belvédère
A Chamonix classic which features a beautiful ascent, an exciting, long abseil and some stunning north facing bowls.
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 5.5 km
- Ascent
- 611 m
- Descent
- 1.2 km
2.7 km away
Crochues-Berard Traverse
A good introduction to Chamonix ski touring which nonetheless features a short bootpack and an exposed traverse.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 9.5 km
- Ascent
- 535 m
- Descent
- 1.7 km
2.7 km away
Col des Dards
A visually stunning ski tour easily accessible from Flégère
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 6.9 km
- Ascent
- 617 m
- Descent
- 1.4 km
3.7 km away
Brêche de Bérard
A brilliant detour from the classic Crochues-Bérard route which takes you through some fantastic terrain.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 2.7 km
- Ascent
- 386 m
- Descent
- 707 m
4 km away
Col de Beugeant
One of the classic tours of the Agiuille Rouge with a short section of exposed climbing
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 3.8 km
- Ascent
- 495 m
- Descent
- 1 km
5.2 km away
Col de l'Encrenaz
A superb variant, accessed from Le Buet or via the Col de Beugeant descent.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 3.6 km
- Ascent
- 32 m
- Descent
- 1.4 km
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Guidebooks in this area
7 routes · Ski Touring
The Ski Touring Hidden Gems of the Haute Savoie
49 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
Charlie Boscoe's 50 Favourite Ski Adventures in Europe
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