87 m away
Trou de la Mouche - Grand Crêt to Paccaly Traverse
An accessible but highly rewarding Aravis classic
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 7.1 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
Tour du passage du père
La Clusaz & Le Grand Bornand
https://skitour.fr/topos/853
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 9.8 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km
- Duration
- 6-7 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.4 km
- High Point
- 2.4 km
- Gradient
- 46˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's not remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between December and April. From a low point of 1.4 km to the maximum altitude of 2.4 km, the route covers 9.8 km, 1567 vertical metres of ascent and 1564 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins, ice axe and crampons to complete it safely.
Description
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Low Exposure (E1)
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
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons
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- Distance
- 7.4 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
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A Quick Aravis Hit With A Spectacular Summit
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- Distance
- 7.4 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
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An exciting ski tour in one of the wilder parts of the Aravis.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 3.7 km
- Ascent
- 765 m
- Descent
- 765 m
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Col de Balafrasse
A justifiably popular ski tour in amongst the big limestone cliffs of the Aravis.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 8.5 km
- Ascent
- 864 m
- Descent
- 864 m
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Aiguille Verte
A short fun classic of the Aravis that gives a good taste of the area.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 4.9 km
- Ascent
- 666 m
- Descent
- 666 m
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Pointe de Merdassier West-Northwest Face
A scenic tour which comes into condition quickly and therefore makes for a good early season objective.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 4.2 km
- Ascent
- 845 m
- Descent
- 844 m
8.2 km away
Cabane Du Petit Pâtre
A fine ski tour on the wilder side of the Croisse Baulet.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 5.6 km
- Ascent
- 759 m
- Descent
- 759 m
9 km away
Petit Croisse Baulet
A beautiful tour with an easy approach and fabulous skiing.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 4.8 km
- Ascent
- 341 m
- Descent
- 715 m
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Tête d'Auferrand
A quiet ski tour in a wild setting with fun skiing.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 8.7 km
- Ascent
- 767 m
- Descent
- 767 m
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