1.4 km away
Col de la Grande Casse traverse
A traverse from Pralognan to Chapagny-le-Haut through stunning scenery.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
Pointe du Dard
Albertville
Pralognan-la-Vanoise
Vanoise Massif
Pointe du Dard depuis les Fontanettes par le col de l'Arcelin et jusqu'au refuge du col de la Vanoise
Ski Touring Moderate
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 835 m
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 1.7 km
- High Point
- 3.2 km
- Gradient
- 39˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done in undefined. From a low point of 1.7 km to the maximum altitude of 3.2 km, the route covers 16 km, 1696 vertical metres of ascent and 835 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins, crampons and glacier kit to complete it safely.
Description
Très beau passage par le verrou qui mène au cirque du Dard et passage au col de l'Arcelin très beau en débouchant sur les glaciers.
Difficulty
Moderate
Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.
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
- Alpine
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Skins
- Crampons
- Glacier kit
Similar routes nearby
1.5 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
1.5 km away
Col des Volnets
A great 'medium-steep' spring snow line.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 9 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
1.5 km away
Pointe de la Réchasse
A prominent summit at the north end of the Glaciers de la Vanoise icecap.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.9 km
1.6 km away
Col de la Glière - Sud
A great tour for spring snow seekers.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.8 km
1.6 km away
Pointe du Creux Noir via the (ex-) Glacier de la Patinoire
An early start will be needed for this east-facing couloir.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
1.7 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
3.2 km away
Creux de la Motte
Spring snow heaven!
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
3.2 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
3.2 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
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Guidebooks in this area
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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