2.8 km away
Col du Bal
A stunning line near Puy-Saint-Vincent ski resort
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 1 km
Col du Bal and Col des Queyrettes
Briançon
Puy-Saint-Vincent
Free rando from the top of Puy Saint Vincent lifts
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 5.2 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 552 m
- Duration
- 3-4 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.2 km
- High Point
- 3.1 km
- Gradient
- 40˚
Hike to the top of la Pendine then ski or hike on the ridge (crampons sometimes...) Drop to the north bowl with stable snowpack. Rope recommended for the first 30m (possible to hike to the Col du Bal if the entrance is not in condition. Skin to the col des Querettes and down to the Nareyroux huts back to the resort on the trail
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
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
- Rope
- Skins
- Crampons
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Crête de Reychard
Great tree skiing when the snow is good.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 9.4 km
- Ascent
- 937 m
- Descent
- 1.2 km
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La Rouya
Classic couloir skiing in an amazing place.
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 9.6 km
- Ascent
- 528 m
- Descent
- 1.5 km
6.1 km away
La Blanche
A short tour with the use of an uplift.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 5.3 km
- Ascent
- 706 m
- Descent
- 1.1 km
6.4 km away
Crête de la Seyte
A mixed day of tracks, woods and open faces.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
9.5 km away
Tour Tenailles
A classic circular route through some big peaks
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
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