2.9 km away
Tignes to the Belvédère
The sort of route you would only take if you were totally determined to avoid a lift!
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 26 km
- Ascent
- 916 m
- Descent
- 1.6 km
Barbus
Espace Killy
Tignes and Val d'Isère
Vanoise Massif
A classic route from L'Aiguille Percee to town via the Barbus shoots
Ski Touring Moderate
- Distance
- 2.3 km
- Ascent
- 43 m
- Descent
- 670 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.1 km
- High Point
- 2.7 km
- Gradient
- 35˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's not remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between December and April. From a low point of 2.1 km to the maximum altitude of 2.7 km, the route covers 2.3 km, 43 vertical metres of ascent and 670 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.3 and Labande grade 3. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
This run is from the top of L'Aiguille Percee down to the Barbus shoots where you can choose between multiple line options from steep 45+ degrees to more chilled 25+ degrees it then drops down to the top of the Almes lift and finishes in town.
Difficulty
Moderate
Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Cliffs
- Couloir
- Single Descent
Equipment required
- Skins
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- Distance
- 8.7 km
- Ascent
- 545 m
- Descent
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- Distance
- 9.1 km
- Ascent
- 1.9 km
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- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 1.9 km
- Descent
- 1.9 km
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- Distance
- 4.2 km
- Ascent
- 277 m
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- Distance
- 6.6 km
- Ascent
- 366 m
- Descent
- 375 m
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- Distance
- 5.1 km
- Ascent
- 252 m
- Descent
- 1.2 km
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- Distance
- 9.5 km
- Ascent
- 515 m
- Descent
- 1.8 km
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Refuge du Col de la Vanoise Ski Tour
This multi-day tour takes you around the Grande Casse in spectacular scenery.
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- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
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A stunning face on the large mountain of Pierre Brune which flanks the southern end of the Vallon de la Leisse, descending back into the valley towards the Refuge de la Leisse.
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 6.9 km
- Ascent
- 888 m
- Descent
- 879 m
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Guidebooks in this area
5 routes · Ski Touring
The Best Beginner Ski Tours in the Alps
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Earn Your Turns: Best Ski Tours near Tignes and Val d'Isère
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Tignes - Val d’Isère’s Most Adventurous Steep Ski Lines
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