724 m away
Col de Balafrasse
A justifiably popular ski tour in amongst the big limestone cliffs of the Aravis.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 8.5 km
- Ascent
- 864 m
- Descent
- 864 m
Col de Balafrasse SE
Annecy
Arve Valley
Col de Balafrasse par le Chinaillon
Ski Touring Easy
- Distance
- 2.4 km
- Ascent
- 706 m
- Descent
- 0 m
- Duration
- 2-3 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.5 km
- High Point
- 2.2 km
- Gradient
- 39˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be easy. It's not remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between November and April. From a low point of 1.5 km to the maximum altitude of 2.2 km, the route covers 2.4 km, 706 vertical metres of ascent and 0 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.3 and Labande grade 2. You'll need skins and crampons to complete it safely.
Description
Sortie facile, la fin de la combe deviens un peu plus pentue. Prendre des couteaux en cas de neige dure.
Difficulty
Easy
Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.
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
Equipment required
- Skins
- Crampons
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1.1 km away
Aiguille Verte
A short fun classic of the Aravis that gives a good taste of the area.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 4.9 km
- Ascent
- 666 m
- Descent
- 666 m
3.7 km away
Tête d'Auferrand
A quiet ski tour in a wild setting with fun skiing.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 8.7 km
- Ascent
- 767 m
- Descent
- 767 m
6.9 km away
Circuit des 3 Combes (NE couloir Col de Paré de Joux and N couloir of Rochers de la Sallaz)
A Double Couloir Aravis Traverse
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 7.4 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
6.9 km away
Trou de la Mouche - Grand Crêt to Paccaly Traverse
An accessible but highly rewarding Aravis classic
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 7.1 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
7 km away
Pointe d'Andey - A Hidden Gem in the Haute Savoie
An easy, accessible and safe ski tour - perfect for beginners
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 5.7 km
- Ascent
- 860 m
- Descent
- 863 m
7.2 km away
Tête Pelouse - From the Combe de Bella Cha
A Quick Aravis Hit With A Spectacular Summit
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 7.4 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
9.9 km away
Tête de la Sallaz - Couloir de la Salletaz
An easy ski tour to a perfectly positioned peak, followed by a steep and exciting descent. Ski touring doesn't get much better!
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 5 km
- Ascent
- 468 m
- Descent
- 741 m
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Guidebooks in this area
7 routes · Ski Touring
The Ski Touring Hidden Gems of the Haute Savoie
7 routes · Ski Touring
The Ultimate Annecy Ski Touring Week
50 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
Charlie Boscoe's 50 Favourite Ski Adventures in Europe
5 routes · Ski Touring
5 High Mountain Ski Tours Within an Hour of Geneva
15 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
France's Finest Couloirs: An Epic Skiing Roadtrip
10 routes · Ski Touring
Sun, Snow and Solitude : Ski Tour the Aravis
3 routes · Ski Touring
An Epic Long Weekend of Ski Touring in La Clusaz
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