1.1 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
Face NNE Aiguille du pouce
Chamonix
Plusieurs départ possible par le village du buet ou depuis la flégère. Ligne de 350m très esthétique. Petite étroiture avant le sommet nécessitant un bon remplissage pour skier.
Ski Touring Extreme
- Distance
- 433 m
- Ascent
- 339 m
- Descent
- 1 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.5 km
- High Point
- 2.9 km
- Gradient
- 50˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be extreme. It's remote, it features high exposure (e3) and is typically done between February and May. From a low point of 2.5 km to the maximum altitude of 2.9 km, the route covers 433 m, 339 vertical metres of ascent and 1 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 5.2 and Labande grade 5. You'll need ice axe, crampons and glacier kit to complete it safely.
Description
Magnifique face, l'arrivé au sommet est époustouflent de par le paysage juste incroyable!!
Difficulty
Extreme
Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.
High Exposure (E3)
In case of a fall, death is highly likely.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Ice axe
- Crampons
- Glacier kit
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1.1 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
1.1 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
1.1 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
1.1 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
1.1 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
1.5 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
2.3 km away
Combe de la Gliere
Skiing from a wide col with space for a lot of skiers; fresh tracks are almost guaranteed.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 2.7 km
- Ascent
- 145 m
- Descent
- 576 m
2.3 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
3.1 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
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Guidebooks in this area
7 routes · Ski Touring
The Ski Touring Hidden Gems of the Haute Savoie
50 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
Charlie Boscoe's 50 Favourite Ski Adventures in Europe
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