179 m 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
Ouille du midi par le glacier inférieur du Vallonet
Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
Charbonnel Group
Itinéraire de ski de randonnée passant par le glacier inférieur du Vallonet pour le pic de l'Ouille du Midi
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
- Duration
- 7-8 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.8 km
- High Point
- 3 km
- Gradient
- 22˚
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 March. From a low point of 1.8 km to the maximum altitude of 3 km, the route covers 17 km, 1267 vertical metres of ascent and 1267 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.1 and Labande grade 4. You'll need rope, skins, ice axe, crampons and glacier kit to complete it safely.
Description
Easy ascend by the slopes, nice views on the lower Vallonet glacier. Short exposure under the serac of the upper Vallonet glacier.
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
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Rope
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons
- Glacier kit
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3.8 km away
Evettes Hut to Gastaldi Hut via the Albaron
A memorable ski mountaineering traverse, with the addition of the Passage du Colerin to take you over to Italy
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km
5.4 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
5.7 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
7.1 km away
Carro Hut to Evettes Hut
A crucial link between two high huts, with some long high glacial sections and fabulous mountain scenery
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
8.7 km away
Avérole Hut to Bonneval via the shoulder of Albaron
A big climb and a single huge descent on impressive N facing terrain
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
8.7 km away
Day tour up the Ouille d'Arbéron
A great return trip up a very shapely peak
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
9.3 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
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