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A good introduction to Chamonix ski touring which nonetheless features a short bootpack and an exposed traverse.
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.
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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.
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Fun skiing at the end of the route.
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Skinning up the slopes below the Col.
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Taking a break on the skin up.
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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
A slightly steeper alternative to the Col du Tour Noir
A prominent and sought after summit at 3900 meters yet it remains much more accessible than the other major peaks of the Argentière Basin.
One of THE classic tours of the area taking in a variety of high quality ski terrain.
A superb variant, accessed from Le Buet or via the Col de Beugeant descent.
The classic ski-mountaineering trip of the area, taking in some mind-blowing scenery.
A lovely, mellow tour to a ridge with panoramic views.
A visually stunning ski tour easily accessible from Flégère