1.9 km away
Pointe de Méan Martin
BIG day with an amazing north facing glacial ski from the top of Pointe de Méan Martin.
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 2 km
Fond des Fours - Couloir de la Met
Tignes and Val d'Isère
Vanoise Massif
Départ du refuge du Fond des Fours, descente par le couloir "caché" de la pointe de la Met.
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
- Duration
- 5-6 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.5 km
- High Point
- 3.1 km
- Gradient
- 45˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between December and April. From a low point of 2.5 km to the maximum altitude of 3.1 km, the route covers 11 km, 1180 vertical metres of ascent and 1174 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.2 and Labande grade 4. You'll need skins and crampons to complete it safely.
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Description
Montée tranquille par le col de Bézin, descente par le couloir de la Met (3.2, pente entre 30° et 40°). Remontée par le couloir du ruisseau des Fonds.
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
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Couloir
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Skins
- Crampons
Similar routes nearby
5.2 km away
Pointe de la Sana, ENE Face
An imposing ENE facing line that watches over Val d’Isére.
Extreme Ski Touring
- Distance
- 3.6 km
- Ascent
- 383 m
- Descent
- 796 m
5.8 km away
Tsanteleina South Couloir
Taking in the classic peak of Tsanteleina, this line should be on the bucket list for all keen ski tourers in the region.
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 9.7 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km
5.9 km away
Bonneval to the Carro Hut
A positioning day from the roadhead in Bonneval to a high hut
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 8.5 km
- Ascent
- 960 m
- Descent
- 37 m
6.1 km away
Glacier de la Leisse via Pointe de la Sana
A rarely visited gem that takes you through some breathtaking alpine terrain.
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 1.9 km
- Ascent
- 15 m
- Descent
- 577 m
6.1 km away
Pointe de la Sana, NW Face
A wild face which quickly funnels into a narrow couloir leading back to Tignes via the Vallon de la Leisse.
Extreme Ski Touring
- Distance
- 5.9 km
- Ascent
- 214 m
- Descent
- 970 m
6.1 km away
Pointe de la Sana, SE Face
A great peak that provides an epic day out for strong ski tourers, or the perfect training peak for the fit!
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 3.2 km
- Ascent
- 20 m
- Descent
- 792 m
6.1 km away
Pointe de la Sana, NW Face Direct
Steep, consistently exposed and tricky route finding - one for the seasoned experts.
Extreme Ski Touring
- Distance
- 482 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 360 m
6.3 km away
Grande Aiguille Rousse
A great adventure! Take in the remote summit of the Grand Aiguille Rousse with a fantastic ski down the north face of this peak.
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 742 m
- Descent
- 2 km
7.6 km away
Refuge de la Leisse Ski Tour
What this ‘descent’ lacks in quality skiing, it more than makes up with some of the most stunning ski touring available for beginner backcountry skiers.
Easy Ski Touring
- Distance
- 6.6 km
- Ascent
- 366 m
- Descent
- 375 m
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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
5 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
Tignes - Val d’Isère’s Most Adventurous Steep Ski Lines
6 routes · Ski Touring
Sunny and Wild : Traverse the Haute Maurienne on Skis
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