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L'Avouille

Morzine

Portes du Soleil

A good route if you are looking for some spring snow, the main descent faces fully south.

Ski Touring Easy

Distance
15 km
Ascent
1.2 km
Descent
1.2 km
Duration
6-7 hrs
Low Point
1.2 km
High Point
2.2 km
Gradient
20˚
L'Avouille Map

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 January and April. From a low point of 1.2 km to the maximum altitude of 2.2 km, the route covers 15 km, 1182 vertical metres of ascent and 1186 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins to complete it safely.

Description

Up the Tete de Bostan as far as the Pas de la Latte, then descend to Refuge de Bostan, climb back up via "Les Lagots" to pt 1775, return the way you came. We took an alternative descent after the Col de Golese, looking for smooth snow.

Difficulty

Easy

Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.

Low Exposure (E1)

1 out of 4

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

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between January and April

Features

  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Skins

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