53 m 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
Roche Nue par la classique
3 Valleys
Albertville
Courchevel
Vanoise Massif
Grande ligne depuis la col du rateau
Ski Touring Moderate
- Distance
- 6.5 km
- Ascent
- 804 m
- Descent
- 372 m
- Duration
- 3-4 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.3 km
- High Point
- 3 km
- Gradient
- 49˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's extremely remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between January and March. From a low point of 2.3 km to the maximum altitude of 3 km, the route covers 6.5 km, 804 vertical metres of ascent and 372 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins and crampons to complete it safely.
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Description
Grande ligne depuis la col du rateau
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
In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.
Best time to visit
Features
- Couloir
Equipment required
- Skins
- Crampons
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Col du Rateau
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- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 624 m
- Descent
- 1.4 km
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Col du Mône
A great morning tour from Courchevel to Pralognan
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- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 507 m
- Descent
- 1.6 km
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Combe des Roches
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- Distance
- 9.6 km
- Ascent
- 498 m
- Descent
- 1.3 km
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- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 803 m
- Descent
- 1.1 km
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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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Creux de la Motte
Spring snow heaven!
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
4.9 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
5.6 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
5.8 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
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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
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Challenging Big Mountain Ski Tours Above Pralognan
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Gorgeous Intermediate Ski Tours Above Pralognan
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