A rarely visited gem that takes you through some breathtaking alpine terrain.
Skip the lifts and earn your turns on these top ski tours near Tignes and Val d'Isere.
Maneuver through tight, technical chutes and swoop down wide-open valleys with this selection of ski tours around Tignes and Val d'Isère.
There’s a plethora of summits to set your sights on. The 3,330m summit of Méan Martin gives you sweeping views down across the Italian Alps and up to Mont Blanc. Experienced ski tourers who want to feel the altitude and practice their kick turns on steep gradients should try the Pointe de la Sana SE Face adventure. This is an epic day-long exploration, peaking at a 3,435m summit with spectacular 360-degree panoramic views.
For beginner backcountry skiers, Refuge de la Leisse Ski Tour is the perfect start. This half-day route takes you right through a nature reserve and into the heart of the valley surrounded by striking peaks. As you relax in the sunshine at the Refuge, you may spot the illustrious Bearded Eagle circling in the sky, who, along with many other rare wildlife species, inhabits this nature reserve.
Each adventure in this guidebook has its own character, its particular gnarly spots, and its special viewpoints. We challenge you to try them all!
A rarely visited gem that takes you through some breathtaking alpine terrain.
A great adventure! Take in the remote summit of the Grand Aiguille Rousse with a fantastic ski down the north face of this peak.
What this ‘descent’ lacks in quality skiing, it more than makes up with some of the most stunning ski touring available for beginner backcountry skiers.
Taking in the classic peak of Tsanteleina, this line should be on the bucket list for all keen ski tourers in the region.
A technical climb, glorious wide open descent
A hidden gem for turn earners!
An imposing ENE facing line that watches over Val d’Isére.
A beautiful tour through remote scenery, ideal for working on your fitness and keeping yourself well away from trouble on those high-risk days.
A lovely route to practise ski-touring
Fantastic skiing on a perfectly positioned glacier, a great full-on day covering a huge variety of terrain.
A gorgeous journey to escape the crowds
A challenging ski-mountaineering challenge
Ski this huge descent which starts from the col splitting the two Tarentaise giants - the Grande Motte and the Grande Casse.
This multi-day tour takes you around the Grande Casse in spectacular scenery.
BIG day with an amazing north facing glacial ski from the top of Pointe de Méan Martin.
A wild face which quickly funnels into a narrow couloir leading back to Tignes via the Vallon de la Leisse.
An introductory ski tour to some great skiing
A great peak that provides an epic day out for strong ski tourers, or the perfect training peak for the fit!
A sporty climb accesses a hidden north-facing gem