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Balme (Le Tour)

Chamonix

Grands Montets

Les Grands Montets

Gd Montets, Passon, Tour 2013

Ski Touring Moderate

Distance
13 km
Ascent
854 m
Descent
2.5 km
Duration
5-6 hrs
Low Point
1.5 km
High Point
3.1 km
Gradient
45˚
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This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between January and April. From a low point of 1.5 km to the maximum altitude of 3.1 km, the route covers 13 km, 854 vertical metres of ascent and 2451 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins, ice axe, crampons and glacier kit to complete it safely.

Description

A classical route. The exit of the Tour glacier descend is complex.

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

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

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between January and April

Features

  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Ice axe
  • Crampons
  • Glacier kit

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