1 km away
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
Chaborgne - Tre la Tete loop
Arve Valley
North facing loop taking in two nice couloirs.
Ski Touring Severe
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 1.8 km
- Descent
- 1.9 km
- Duration
- 7-8 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.3 km
- High Point
- 2.9 km
- Gradient
- 49˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be severe. It's not remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between January and April. From a low point of 1.3 km to the maximum altitude of 2.9 km, the route covers 13 km, 1828 vertical metres of ascent and 1930 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 4.3 and Labande grade 5. You'll need skins, ice axe and crampons to complete it safely.
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Description
North facing loop taking in two nice couloirs.
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
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Couloir
- Single Descent
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons
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Rochers Des Enclaves
A wonderful journey into the Beaufortin mountains.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 592 m
- Descent
- 1.5 km
6.5 km away
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
6.5 km away
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
6.5 km away
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
6.8 km away
Trappier Couloir
A large and very attractive couloir in plain view from Chamonix
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 2.1 km
6.8 km away
Mont Lachat North-east Face
A fantastic and wild line which requires a large and stable snowpack.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 5.2 km
- Ascent
- 338 m
- Descent
- 1.1 km
7.2 km away
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
9.7 km away
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
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Guidebooks in this area
7 routes · Ski Touring
The Ski Touring Hidden Gems of the Haute Savoie
10 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
The 10 Best Steep Ski Lines in Chamonix
7 routes · Ski Touring
The Finest Ski Tours above Les Contamines
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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