3.9 km away
Grand Bec by the Glacier de Troquairou
An iconic summit looming at the head of the Bozel valley.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 2 km
- Descent
- 2 km
Tour de L'alliet par le Pas du Genet
La Plagne
Vanoise Massif
Beautiful Ski Tour around the Alliet
Ski Touring Easy
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 2.3 km
- Duration
- 7-8 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.5 km
- High Point
- 3.2 km
- Gradient
- 32˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be easy. It's very remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between December and April. From a low point of 1.5 km to the maximum altitude of 3.2 km, the route covers 19 km, 1091 vertical metres of ascent and 2320 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 1.3 and Labande grade 2.
Description
This route offers a beautiful view over all the massif panoramas. It starts at the beginning of the cul du nant and ends at the bottom of Bellecote's Face Nord. With the new location of the Glacier Gondola, it will require a skin approach of approx. 1h
Difficulty
Easy
Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Bowl
- Ski Safari
Similar routes nearby
7.3 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
7.7 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
9.1 km away
Col Du Saint-Espirit
Hard off piste ski, requires skins and knowledge
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 4.2 km
- Ascent
- 277 m
- Descent
- 827 m
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