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Ravoire - Mont de l'Arpille Loop

An easy ski tour with mellow terrain and great views.

Ski Touring Easy

Distance
7.1 km
Ascent
722 m
Descent
731 m
Duration
3-4 hrs
Low Point
1.3 km
High Point
2.1 km
Gradient
30˚
Ravoire - Mont de l'Arpille Loop Map

An easy / introductory ski tour through woods and pastures which leads to a nice summit with incredible views across to the Mont Blanc Massif, Rhone Valley and Swiss Chablais.

Description

It's possible to trace your steps back along the ascent route but often the best skiing is a bit further along the ridge and down the north facing slopes.

You can also descend back down the road / 4x4 track when the snow cover is poor lower down. The route has lots of trees and is a good option in low vis.

Difficulty

Easy

Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.

Low Exposure (E1)

1 out of 4

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

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between December and March

Features

  • Tree Skiing

Equipment required

  • Skins

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