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

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Skiing beneath the amazing north face of Les Courtes, March 2015.

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Booting up the couloir that leads to the Col.

by Charlie Boscoe

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Fun skiing at the end of the route.

by Charlie Boscoe

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Skinning up the slopes below the Col.

by Charlie Boscoe

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Taking a break on the skin up.

by Charlie Boscoe

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Soaking in the extraordinary ambience on the descent past the Grandes Jorasses north face.

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Abseiling off the Brêche.

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Booting up to the Brêche

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A view from the bottom of the main descent

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The epic view on the ascent path

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Description

Adventures

Crochues-Berard Traverse

A good introduction to Chamonix ski touring which nonetheless features a short bootpack and an exposed traverse.

Col du Passon

One of THE classic tours of the area taking in a variety of high quality ski terrain.

Col de l'Encrenaz

A superb variant, accessed from Le Buet or via the Col de Beugeant descent.

Brêche Puiseux

The classic ski-mountaineering trip of the area, taking in some mind-blowing scenery.

Col des Dards

A lovely, mellow tour to a ridge with panoramic views.

Col des Dards

A visually stunning ski tour easily accessible from Flégère