2.7 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
Combe de la Gliere
Brévent/Flégère
Chamonix
Skiing from a wide col with space for a lot of skiers; fresh tracks are almost guaranteed.
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 2.7 km
- Ascent
- 145 m
- Descent
- 576 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.9 km
- High Point
- 2.5 km
- Gradient
- 45˚
From the top of the Col Cornu chairlift skin up to the col Cornu itself. Traverse the north face of the Aiguille Pourrie (watch out for windloaded slopes) to gain the entrance to the Col de la Glière. Entering the bowl is less steep further L. A beautiful mellow bowl, steep for the first few turns leads you back to the piste. Stay R for shadier, codler snow in the upper section.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Equipment required
- Skins
Similar routes nearby
2.7 km away
Pointe Alphonse Favre North-West Couloir
A steep and exciting couloir which packs a lot of adventure into a short line.
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 8.9 km
- Ascent
- 690 m
- Descent
- 1.8 km
2.7 km away
Pointe Alphonse Favre West Couloir
A brilliant freeride line with some steep-ish, technical skiing followed by a wide open, rippable slope.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 9.2 km
- Ascent
- 657 m
- Descent
- 1.8 km
2.7 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
2.7 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
2.7 km away
Col des Dards
A visually stunning ski tour easily accessible from Flégère
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 6.9 km
- Ascent
- 617 m
- Descent
- 1.4 km
3.7 km away
Brêche de Bérard
A brilliant detour from the classic Crochues-Bérard route which takes you through some fantastic terrain.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 2.7 km
- Ascent
- 386 m
- Descent
- 707 m
4 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
5.2 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
6.3 km away
Mont Blanc North Face
A satisfyingly long descent from the Alps' highest summit.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 22 km
- Ascent
- 2.9 km
- Descent
- 2.9 km
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Guidebooks in this area
5 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
5 of the Most Iconic Ski Peaks in the Alps
7 routes · Ski Touring
The Ski Touring Hidden Gems of the Haute Savoie
49 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
Charlie Boscoe's 50 Favourite Ski Adventures in Europe
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