5 km away
Bel Oiseau ENE Couloir
Scenery, ambience, brilliant skiing - there isn't much that this line doesn't have!
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
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˚
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.
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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)
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
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Tree Skiing
Equipment required
- Skins
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Pointe Ronde North Face
A rightly popular peak in between Chamonix and Verbier which is often skiable early in the season.
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
8.5 km away
Pointe de L'Ifala North-west Couloir
Just when you think ski season is over, and summer is here, you find a line like this!
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 7.7 km
- Ascent
- 899 m
- Descent
- 899 m
9.4 km away
Grandes Autannes
A short climb gives access to a pleasing descent into the neighbouring Trient valley
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 5 km
- Ascent
- 453 m
- Descent
- 1.3 km
10 km away
Couloir Pissoir
A big adventure through some huge terrain
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 2 km
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Guidebooks in this area
7 routes · Ski Touring
The Ski Touring Hidden Gems of the Haute Savoie
49 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
Charlie Boscoe's 50 Favourite Ski Adventures in Europe
15 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
France's Finest Couloirs: An Epic Skiing Roadtrip
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