243 m away
Col Du Saint-Espirit
Hard off piste ski, requires skins and knowledge
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 4.2 km
- Ascent
- 277 m
- Descent
- 827 m
Col du Saint-Esprit 2
Les Arcs
Vanoise Massif
Tough boot pack, but a good steep run back down.
Ski Touring Severe
- Distance
- 2 km
- Ascent
- 64 m
- Descent
- 719 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.5 km
- High Point
- 3.1 km
- Gradient
- 48˚
At the top of the Grand Col chair lift traverse lookers right under the mountain in front of you, called Aiguille de St.Espirit until you reach a large open gully on this face. This is the hike up. In hard snow conditions you may need crampons. Climb this gully sticking to the left hand side and climb all the way to the top.
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Description
You then have a stunning, long and steep run back down the way you came up. It stays in the shade in the mornings, so try and get there as early as possible.
Touring gear isn't really needed for this one, but it will be a long boot pack back to the pistes.
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
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
Equipment required
- Skins
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Grande Sassière via Glacier de la Sassière
A reversal of the approach used to ascend the Aiguille de la Grande Sassière which winds its way down the Glacier de la Sassière.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 1.9 km
- Descent
- 1.9 km
9.2 km away
Col de la Grassaz
A beautiful tour through remote scenery, ideal for working on your fitness and keeping yourself well away from trouble on those high-risk days.
Easy Ski Touring
- Distance
- 8.7 km
- Ascent
- 545 m
- Descent
- 687 m
9.7 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
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Guidebooks in this area
5 routes · Ski Touring
The Best Beginner Ski Tours in the Alps
19 routes · Ski Touring
Earn Your Turns: Best Ski Tours near Tignes and Val d'Isère
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