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Grangettes Bowl

Les Arcs

Vanoise Massif

A hike to some great views followed by a flowing descent down a west facing bowl

Freeride Skiing Moderate

Distance
1.3 km
Ascent
0 m
Descent
422 m
Low Point
2.2 km
High Point
2.6 km
Gradient
34˚
Grangettes Bowl Map

A great view followed by some relatively gentle but flowing skiing. If snow conditions allow you can rejoin the valley through some narrow couloirs but generally it's better to take the forest path back. A short 30 min or so hike to the Aiguille Grive gives access to some great views over the resort. Descend the west facing slope towards the Col d'Entreporte but don't actually go to the col, continue down the wide open rolling terrain known as the Combe de Grangettes. Follow this west facing bowl until it meets with Carro Blanc route.

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

Low Exposure (E1)

1 out of 4

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

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between February and April

Features

  • Walk Required

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