Guidebook

The Classic Ski Tours of the Chamonix Valley

From shorter introductory tours to big days at high altitude, every tour is as breathtakingly spectacular as the next.

Tom Grant

Description

Crochues-Berard Traverse
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Crochues-Berard Traverse

Chamonix
3 - 4 hrs
9.5 km
535 m
1,683 m
42 °
A good introduction to Chamonix ski touring which nonetheless features a short bootpack and an exposed traverse.
Difficult
Private
Col d'Argentiere
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Col d'Argentiere

Chamonix
5 - 6 hrs
11.9 km
1,050 m
1,741 m
42 °
A slightly steeper alternative to the Col du Tour Noir
Moderate
Private
Aiguille d'Argentière via the Glacier du Milieu
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Aiguille d'Argentière via the Glacier du Milieu

Chamonix
5 - 6 hrs
9.8 km
1,309 m
2,040 m
54 °
A prominent and sought after summit at 3900 meters yet it remains much more accessible than the other major peaks of the Argentière Basin.
Severe
Private
Col du Passon
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Col du Passon

Chamonix
3 - 4 hrs
9.1 km
684 m
2,477 m
47 °
One of THE classic tours of the area taking in a variety of high quality ski terrain.
Moderate
Private
Col de l'Encrenaz
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Col de l'Encrenaz

Chamonix
0 - 1 hrs
3.6 km
32 m
1,385 m
38 °
A superb variant, accessed from Le Buet or via the Col de Beugeant descent.
Difficult
Private
Brêche de Puiseux
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Brêche de Puiseux

Chamonix
1 day +
20.8 km
1,286 m
3,302 m
44 °
The classic ski-mountaineering trip of the area, taking in some mind-blowing scenery.
Difficult
Private
Pointe de la Terrace

Pointe de la Terrace

Chamonix
12.2 km
1,350 m
1,348 m
43 °
Moderate
Private
Col des Dards

Col des Dards

Chamonix
1 - 2 hrs
1.8 km
258 m
259 m
28 °
A lovely, mellow tour to a ridge with panoramic views.
Difficult
Private
Col des Dards
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Col des Dards

Chamonix
3 - 4 hrs
6.9 km
617 m
1,363 m
42 °
A visually stunning ski tour easily accessible from Flégère
Moderate
Private