110 m 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
Haute Route - Bourg St Pierre / Zermatt - Avril 2022
Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia
Ski touring - Haute route in 4 days from Bourg Saint Pierre to Zermatt
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 71 km
- Ascent
- 5.3 km
- Descent
- 5.3 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 1.6 km
- High Point
- 3.8 km
- Gradient
- 20˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between March and April. From a low point of 1.6 km to the maximum altitude of 3.8 km, the route covers 71 km, 5320 vertical metres of ascent and 5341 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.1 and Labande grade 4. You'll need rope, skins, ice axe, crampons and glacier kit to complete it safely.
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Description
Ski touring - Haute route in 4 days from Bourg Saint Pierre to Zermatt
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Rope
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons
- Glacier kit
Similar routes nearby
5.3 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
5.5 km 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
5.5 km 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
8.9 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
9.4 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
9.4 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
9.4 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
9.4 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
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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
4 routes · Ski Touring
The Grand St Bernard : An Ideal First Multi-Day Ski Tour
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