14 m away
Petit Mont Blanc
A short tour with a stunning view of the higher Vanoise peaks.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 683 m
- Descent
- 1.5 km
Breche de la Portetta
3 Valleys
Albertville
Courchevel
Pralognan-la-Vanoise
Vanoise Massif
Steep and sometimes deep!
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 8.5 km
- Ascent
- 829 m
- Descent
- 2 km
- Duration
- 4-5 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.4 km
- High Point
- 2.8 km
- Gradient
- 57˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's very remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between February and April. From a low point of 1.4 km to the maximum altitude of 2.8 km, the route covers 8.5 km, 829 vertical metres of ascent and 1954 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 4.1 and Labande grade 5. You'll need skins and crampons to complete it safely.
Description
Stunning passage through the rocks. Bus possible from Pralognan to return to Courchevel with one change at Bozel.
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
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Cliffs
- Couloir
Equipment required
- Skins
- Crampons
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Col du Mône
A great morning tour from Courchevel to Pralognan
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 507 m
- Descent
- 1.6 km
34 m away
Col du Rateau
A classic mellow ski tour through great scenery.
Easy Ski Touring
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 624 m
- Descent
- 1.4 km
48 m away
Combe des Roches
A steady short tour through amenable terrain.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 9.6 km
- Ascent
- 498 m
- Descent
- 1.3 km
4.1 km away
Col de la Grande Pierre
One of the easier ski tours linking Courchevel and Pralognan
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 803 m
- Descent
- 1.1 km
4.8 km away
Col du Génépy
An enjoyable tour in the shadow of the Glaciers de la Vanoise.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
4.9 km away
Creux de la Motte
Spring snow heaven!
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
4.9 km away
Roc du Blanchon
A fine summit for a short day tour.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 8.6 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
5.6 km away
Dôme des Nants via the Col des Thurges
A big day up on to the Glaciers de la Vanoise
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 20 km
- Ascent
- 2.2 km
- Descent
- 2.2 km
5.8 km away
Refuge du Roc de la Pêche
A very comfortable hut and an ideal entry point into the Vanoise national park.
Easy Ski Touring
- Distance
- 7.1 km
- Ascent
- 569 m
- Descent
- 92 m
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Guidebooks in this area
5 routes · Ski Touring
The Best Beginner Ski Tours in the Alps
5 routes · Ski Touring
Escape the Crowds : 5 Gorgeous Ski Tours from Courchevel
5 routes · Ski Touring
The Vanoise Circuit : France's Best Hut to Hut Ski Tour
11 routes · Ski Touring
Challenging Big Mountain Ski Tours Above Pralognan
4 routes · Ski Touring
Gorgeous Intermediate Ski Tours Above Pralognan
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