1.3 km away
Armancette Glacier
A long and adventurous two day tour traversing a breathtaking summit
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 20 km
- Ascent
- 2.7 km
- Descent
- 2.6 km
Pointe de Chaborgne: Couloir N du col 2483m
Arve Valley
A fun, wide couloir starting from the Col descending directly into the bowl
Ski Touring Severe
- Distance
- 5 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 14 m
- Duration
- 4-5 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.3 km
- High Point
- 2.5 km
- Gradient
- 38˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be severe. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between January and March. From a low point of 1.3 km to the maximum altitude of 2.5 km, the route covers 5 km, 1200 vertical metres of ascent and 14 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 4.1 and Labande grade 4. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
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Description
An aesthetic, wide couloir that holds snow well, finishing into an excellent powder field
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
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
- Bowl
- Couloir
Equipment required
- Skins
Similar routes nearby
6.5 km away
Trappier Couloir
A large and very attractive couloir in plain view from Chamonix
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 2.1 km
6.6 km away
Mont Lachat North-east Face
A fantastic and wild line which requires a large and stable snowpack.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 5.2 km
- Ascent
- 338 m
- Descent
- 1.1 km
6.8 km away
Rochers Des Enclaves
A wonderful journey into the Beaufortin mountains.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 592 m
- Descent
- 1.5 km
6.8 km away
Col de la Fenêtre, Les Contamines
A classic, easily accessed tour through gorgeous terrain.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 8.1 km
- Ascent
- 270 m
- Descent
- 1.2 km
6.8 km away
Col de La Cicle
A wonderful mountain journey through some epic scenery.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 410 m
- Descent
- 1.3 km
6.8 km away
Col des Chasseurs
A wild feeling ski tour through some epic terrain.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 611 m
- Descent
- 1.5 km
7.5 km away
Monts Jovet West Couloir
A truly brilliant ski descent which you are unlikely to share.
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 8.8 km
- Ascent
- 705 m
- Descent
- 1.2 km
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Guidebooks in this area
7 routes · Ski Touring
The Ski Touring Hidden Gems of the Haute Savoie
10 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
The 10 Best Steep Ski Lines in Chamonix
7 routes · Ski Touring
The Finest Ski Tours above Les Contamines
50 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
Charlie Boscoe's 50 Favourite Ski Adventures in Europe
15 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
France's Finest Couloirs: An Epic Skiing Roadtrip
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