Tour du Grand Pic de Belledonne

Grenoble

Grand tour du pic avec un retour par le discret vallon de la sitre.

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance: 27 km
Ascent: 2.7 km
Descent: 2.7 km
Duration: 1 day +

Low Point: 1.1 km
High Point: 2.8 km
Gradient: 32˚

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between December and May. From a low point of 1.1 km to the maximum altitude of 2.8 km, the route covers 27 km, 2706 vertical metres of ascent and 2707 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.3 and Labande grade 4. You'll need skins and crampons to complete it safely.

Description

Possibilité de rallonger avec le sommet de la Croix de Belledonne

Difficulty

Difficult

Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.

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.