674 m away
Couloir Pissoir
A big adventure through some huge terrain
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 2 km
A short climb gives access to a pleasing descent into the neighbouring Trient valley
Ski Touring Difficult
A popular round trip starting from Le Tour with a short climb and a beautiful long descent down interesting ski terrain into the Trient valley. The descent slopes are predominantly north facing and often hold cold snow.
From the top of the Charmillon-Balme chairlift, traverse over to the Col de Balme. Climb up the ridge heading south-west which leads to the Grandes Autannes. The climb is a bootpack which gains 500 meters and follows the ridge line. The ridge is technically easy, however there are a few somewhat exposed steps and crampons may be useful. The summit of the Grande Autannes is a fantastic spot from which to take in the views over the Le Tour Glacier and the Aiguille du Chardonnet and out across the expanse of the Swiss Valais.
Ski down rolling and open terrain into the Trient valley. There are many possible variations depending on snow quality and cover. The steeper trees on skiers’ right can hold good snow. Once in the valley it is low angle and easy to ski. However, be aware that it can be a major terrain trap and is exposed to avalanches releasing from above. From the village of Trient it is possible to get public transport back to Vallorcine or eventually Chamonix.
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
674 m away
A big adventure through some huge terrain
Severe Ski Touring
3.1 km away
A relatively easy tour to great views. Mostly worthwhile for the up hill journey away from the crowds.
Moderate Ski Touring
4.1 km away
A beautiful and STEEP north face in the Aiguilles Rouges massif
Extreme Ski Touring
4.2 km away
A beautiful ski tour which features some fabulous terrain in a wild location.
Difficult Ski Touring
4.2 km away
A rightly popular peak in between Chamonix and Verbier which is often skiable early in the season.
Severe Ski Touring
5.3 km away
Just when you think ski season is over, and summer is here, you find a line like this!
Severe Ski Touring
6.4 km away
Scenery, ambience, brilliant skiing - there isn't much that this line doesn't have!
Difficult Ski Touring
6.4 km away
A big descent down the Val d'Arpette and out to Champex
Moderate Ski Touring
6.9 km away
The West Couloir is yet another reason why the Aiguille Chardonnet is one of the best summits for steep skiing in the Alps.
Extreme Ski Touring
7.2 km away
A superb variant, accessed from Le Buet or via the Col de Beugeant descent.
Difficult Ski Touring
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