55 m 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
Lac Merlet Ski Tour
3 Valleys
Courchevel
Vanoise Massif
Beautiful line in the middle of the Vanoise wildlife nature
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 9.7 km
- Ascent
- 931 m
- Descent
- 926 m
- Duration
- 4-5 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.7 km
- High Point
- 2.6 km
- Gradient
- 31˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's not remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between November and April. From a low point of 1.7 km to the maximum altitude of 2.6 km, the route covers 9.7 km, 931 vertical metres of ascent and 926 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.3 and Labande grade 3. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
Recommended hike during winter time
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
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Tree Skiing
- Single Descent
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Skins
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4.1 km 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
4.1 km 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
4.1 km 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 du Mône
A great morning tour from Courchevel to Pralognan
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 507 m
- Descent
- 1.6 km
4.4 km away
Grand Bec North West Face 'Voie Gromier'
The Chauchefoin line - a Vanoise steep classic.
Extreme Ski Touring
- Distance
- 9.4 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
4.7 km away
Col du Vallonet
A spring-time mega-classic!
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 9.5 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km
5.5 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
5.5 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
5.9 km away
Creux de la Motte
Spring snow heaven!
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
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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
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