Traversée des glaciers de la Vanoise
Albertville
Aussois
Pralognan-la-Vanoise
Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
Vanoise Massif
Traversée des glaciers de Aussois à Pralognan
Alpine Climbing Difficult
- Distance
- 34 km
- Ascent
- 1.8 km
- Descent
- 2.4 km
- Low Point
- 1.4 km
- High Point
- 3.5 km
- Gradient
- 15˚
This is a popular alpine climbing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's extremely remote, it features low exposure and is typically done between June and September. From a low point of 1.4 km to the maximum altitude of 3.5 km, the route covers 34 km, 1813 vertical metres of ascent and 2441 vertical metres of descent. You'll need crampons and glacier kit to complete it safely.
Description
Traversée des glaciers du Sud au Nord
Difficulty
Difficult
The beginning of truly technical terrain which might involve pitched climbing on rock and/or ice, exposed terrain and complex route finding in ascent and descent. Equivalent to AD, AD+
Low Exposure
The route is well protected or easy enough that protection is not required.
Remoteness
In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.
Best time to visit
Equipment required
- Crampons
- Glacier kit