679 m away
Aiguillette des Posettes
A relatively easy tour to great views. Mostly worthwhile for the up hill journey away from the crowds.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 4.5 km
- Ascent
- 721 m
- Descent
- 237 m
Aiguillette des Posettes depuis Montroc
Balme (Le Tour)
Chamonix
Balme
1er tiers à l'instinct dans la forêt, parfois un peu raide et paumatoire mais jamais difficile. 2 ruisseaux à traverser pour rejoindre la trace principale qui amène facilement jusqu'à la crête sommitale. Derniers 100m à pied
Ski Touring Moderate
- Distance
- 7.4 km
- Ascent
- 722 m
- Descent
- 741 m
- Duration
- 3-4 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.5 km
- High Point
- 2.2 km
- Gradient
- 26˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's not remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between January and March. From a low point of 1.5 km to the maximum altitude of 2.2 km, the route covers 7.4 km, 722 vertical metres of ascent and 741 vertical metres of descent.
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Description
1er tiers à l'instinct dans la forêt, parfois un peu raide et paumatoire mais jamais difficile. 2 ruisseaux à traverser pour rejoindre la trace principale qui amène facilement jusqu'à la crête sommitale. Derniers 100m à pied
Difficulty
Moderate
Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.
Low Exposure (E1)
Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Similar routes nearby
2 km away
Aiguille de la Mesure - North Face
A beautiful and STEEP north face in the Aiguilles Rouges massif
Extreme Ski Touring
- Distance
- 6.9 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
2.8 km away
Pointe de la Terrasse
A beautiful ski tour which features some fabulous terrain in a wild location.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
3.2 km away
Couloir Pissoir
A big adventure through some huge terrain
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 2 km
3.6 km away
Grandes Autannes
A short climb gives access to a pleasing descent into the neighbouring Trient valley
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 5 km
- Ascent
- 453 m
- Descent
- 1.3 km
3.9 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
4.5 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
5.9 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
5.9 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
5.9 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
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Guidebooks in this area
7 routes · Ski Touring
The Ski Touring Hidden Gems of the Haute Savoie
50 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
Charlie Boscoe's 50 Favourite Ski Adventures in Europe
15 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
France's Finest Couloirs: An Epic Skiing Roadtrip
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