115 m 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
Col du Rasoir
Arve Valley
Neige transformée sur les pentes ensoleilées. Glacée ailleurs
Ski Touring Moderate
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 953 m
- Descent
- 958 m
- Duration
- 5-6 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.3 km
- High Point
- 2.2 km
- Gradient
- 46˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between December and April. From a low point of 1.3 km to the maximum altitude of 2.2 km, the route covers 12 km, 953 vertical metres of ascent and 958 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.3 and Labande grade 3. You'll need skins, ice axe and crampons to complete it safely.
Description
Jolie vue sur les Aravis
Difficulty
Moderate
Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons
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3.9 km 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
4.9 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
6.2 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
6.7 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
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
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
9.4 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
9.4 km away
Les Quatre Têtes North Couloir
A long tour through staggering scenery which culminates with a descent of a beautiful hanging face.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- 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
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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