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Montgenèvre offers an incredible playground to practice or discover ski touring
Montgenèvre offers an incredible playground to practice or discover ski touring
4 marked itineraries
The esf traces
UBAC: The North side, where the snow stays the longest!
200m+, 400m+, 600m+, 800m+ vertical drop.
ADRET: The South side, Vitamin D and Sunshine!
250m+, 500m+, 730m+ ascent.
200m+, 400m+, 600m+, 800m+ vertical drop.
ADRET: The South side, Vitamin D and Sunshine!
250m+, 500m+, 730m+ ascent.
UBAC: The north side, where the snow stays for longer!
Duration
1 - 3 hours
TRACE DE L'AIGLE
DEPARTure TREMPLIN Chairlift
From the Tremplin chairlift, the first climb is in the heart of the larch forest. From there, follow the valley of the Petite Doire to reach the hut of the Rocher de l'aigle and continue on the trail of the old lakes. From there, join the lac de Chausses to admire the view of the Ecrins national park. Find yourself at the top of the Rocher de l'aigle where you can start heading down.
Access at the Tremplin chairlift
Difference in altitude : 200 m+, 400 m+, 600m+, 800 m+
Altitude Departure: 1800 m / Arrival: 2582 m
Approximate time from 1h to 3h
Difference in altitude : 200 m+, 400 m+, 600m+, 800 m+
Altitude Departure: 1800 m / Arrival: 2582 m
Approximate time from 1h to 3h
Approx 1-3 hours | |
TS TREMPLIN | |
Descent by pistes possible at 200m+, 400m+, 600m+, 800m+ |
DURATION
1 - 4 hours
TRACE DES SOURCES DE LA DURANCE
DEPARture ESPACE PRARIAL / TK du CLOT
From the Espace Prarial, follow the TK du CLOT to reach the riverbed of the Durance. Follow the stream to the green piste Du Lac, cross it to reach the path in the larch forest under the Chalmettes to arrive on the plateau Gondrans. Continue to the left of the restaurant and then pass by the Lac des Anges. Continue on the ridge and enjoy the panorama on the valley of the fonts and the Izoard pass. From there, head to the Gondrans fortifications and enjoy an exceptional view of the Ecrins.
Access at the Espace Prarial
Descent possible at any time.
Total difference in altitude : 600 m+.
Altitude Departure : 1850 m / Arrival : 2450 m
Approximate time From 2h to 4h
Descent possible at any time.
Total difference in altitude : 600 m+.
Altitude Departure : 1850 m / Arrival : 2450 m
Approximate time From 2h to 4h
Approx 2-4 hours | |
Espace Prarial | |
Descent by piste possible at any time |
ADRET: The south side, sun and vitamin D!
DURATION
1 - 3 hours
TRACE DU BELIER
DEPARTuRE TC CHALVET / tourist office
On the south side of the domain, start from the Chalvet gondola departure area to enter the pine forest. Follow the markings to the altitude restaurant. Go around it to the left, still in the woods near the old Bélier ski lift. At the top of the hill, at 2368m, you have a great view on Briançon and the Durance valley.
A technical and aesthetic trail.
A technical and aesthetic trail.
Access is on the left of the TC Chalvet
Difference in altitude 250m+, 500m+.
Altitude Departure : 1860 m / Arrival : 2368 m
Approximate time From 1h to 3h
Difference in altitude 250m+, 500m+.
Altitude Departure : 1860 m / Arrival : 2368 m
Approximate time From 1h to 3h
Approx 1-3 hours | |
Télécabine du CHALVET | |
Descent by piste possible |
Duration
1 - 4 hours
TRACE DU COL DES 3 FRERES MINEURS
DEPARTure TS MONTQUITAINE (PARKING at VILLAGE CLUB DU SOLEIL)
From the parking of the Village Club du Soleil and the Montquitaine chairlift, go to the other side of the trail in the larches and then climb in the forest to reach the GR5. Follow the valley with the river (right side) until you ge to the sheep pen. After a steeper passage, reach the old glacial lock and cross the plateau. On your right, follow the departure for the Col du Chaberton to continue and go up the last wooded valley to follow the GR5 again. Go along the bump of Clot des Fonds on the left until the Col des 3 frères mineurs is in front of you. At the pass, you have a remarkable view of the wild valley of the Opon, also called the Acles valley and the Thabor massif, on the left the summits of the Meije culminate at nearly 4000 m !
Access at Montquitaine (VCS)
Total elevation gain : 730 m+.
Altitude Departure : 1850 m / Arrival : 2586 m
Approximate time From 2h to 4h
Total elevation gain : 730 m+.
Altitude Departure : 1850 m / Arrival : 2586 m
Approximate time From 2h to 4h
Approx 1-4 hours | |
Télésiège MONTQUITAINE | |
Descent by pistes possible |
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From what age are the traces accessible?
They are accessible for everyone from beginners to experts. If going on the traces alone, you take responsibility for yourselves.
Are the itineraries secured?
They are marked but not secure. You will need to verify they are open and check on their avalanche risk.
I would like to know the BERA before I go out, where can I find it?
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The sport range has been tested and approved by our sports partners: professional skiers, ski instructors, etc.
Our other ideas SNOW & MOUNTAIN
Ski touring & Freerando
with a private instructor
Come and climb up towards the summits and leaveyour mark on the mountain. Anything is possible with our Snow & Mountain programme!
Autonomy off-piste
Come and learn the basics of security and how to use tools to help you on the mountain so you feel secure in any situation.
Come and learn the basics of security and how to use tools to help you on the mountain so you feel secure in any situation.
For ski tourers who want to discover untouched areas in total security. Go out with your instructor and climb the mountain and discover indescribable landscapes.