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 par le Chinaillon
Ski Touring Easy
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.
Sortie facile, la fin de la combe deviens un peu plus pentue. Prendre des couteaux en cas de neige dure.
Easy
Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.
724 m away
A justifiably popular ski tour in amongst the big limestone cliffs of the Aravis.
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