112 m away
Col du Grand Saint Bernard via Col Ouest de Barasson.
An ideal beginner ski tour that makes a day of going to the Grand Saint Bernard Hospice.
Easy Ski Touring
- Distance
- 8.3 km
- Ascent
- 885 m
- Descent
- 343 m
Col ouest de Barasson
Easy parcours with great openings and end view over the italian valley heading to the col de Grand Saint Bernard
Ski Touring Moderate
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 730 m
- Descent
- 730 m
- Duration
- 4-5 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.9 km
- High Point
- 2.6 km
- Gradient
- 22˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's not remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between December and March. From a low point of 1.9 km to the maximum altitude of 2.6 km, the route covers 12 km, 730 vertical metres of ascent and 730 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 1.3 and Labande grade 2. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
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Description
Nice and wide going up to the col. Amazing views.
Difficulty
Moderate
Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.
Low Exposure (E1)
Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Skins
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120 m away
Col du Bastillon
A great tour on mellow terrain and which has a long season.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 9.6 km
- Ascent
- 845 m
- Descent
- 845 m
3.9 km away
Grand St Bernard to Ollomont
A bad weather option, positioning for a big mountain day the next day
Easy Ski Touring
- Distance
- 29 km
- Ascent
- 765 m
- Descent
- 1.9 km
3.9 km away
St Bernard Hospice to Valsorey Hut
St. Bernard Hospice to Valsorey Hut: the purists approach to linking La Fouly with the Valsorey Hut.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 1.9 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
3.9 km away
Mont Fourchon
A low stress tour which can, conditions allowing, be possible anytime between November and June.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 7.3 km
- Ascent
- 681 m
- Descent
- 681 m
3.9 km away
Pain de Sucre North Face
A steep and exciting descent which can easily be bailed from if conditions are poor.
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 6.8 km
- Ascent
- 681 m
- Descent
- 681 m
5.6 km away
Bourg St Pierre to Valsorey Hut
A crucial link day between the two major mountain areas on the Grand Lui Variation
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 7.2 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 30 m
6.9 km away
Valsorey Hut to Chanrion Hut (via Plateau du Couloir)
A committing day crossing the 'Plateau du Couloir'
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km
8.4 km away
La Fouly to St Bernard Hospice
The purists approach to linking La Fouly with the Valsorey Hut
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 382 m
9.6 km away
Col Sereina
A popular ski tour with a long season and excellent skiing.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 958 m
- Descent
- 958 m
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Guidebooks in this area
5 routes · Ski Touring
The Best Beginner Ski Tours in the Alps
50 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
Charlie Boscoe's 50 Favourite Ski Adventures in Europe
6 routes · Ski Touring
The Epic "Plateau du Couloir" Haute Route Variant
7 routes · Ski Touring
The Chamonix - Zermatt Haute Route's "St Bernard" Variant
3 routes · Ski Touring
Cold Snow, Big Peaks & Epic Coffee : Ski Tours in Aosta
4 routes · Ski Touring
The Grand St Bernard : An Ideal First Multi-Day Ski Tour
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