Ski tour from Grand Motet via Pralognan to Courcheval 1650
Ski Touring Moderate
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 between March and April. From a low point of 1.4 km to the maximum altitude of 3 km, the route covers 27 km, 1678 vertical metres of ascent and 2947 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 1.3 and Labande grade 3. You'll need skins, ice axe and crampons to complete it safely.
Starting on Grand Motet, gentle tour along the south valley and down into Pralognan. Decent climb up Aiguille d'Aout and tricky decent before traverse around to Courcheval
Moderate
Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Away from help but easily accessed.
817 m away
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