The Chamonix valley and Mont Blanc Massif are excellent for ski de randonnée (ski touring). Ski touring is
a great way to access nature as it was intended to be seen. The Massif is a vast area of spectacular, glaciated mountains.
The lifts
provide easy access to the mountain wilderness that make this region
special. With the necessary equipment and a bit of hard work, riders
will be able to escape the crowds on the slopes and find some great
skiing.
There are many well known routes. Here we provide a little information about the most popular tours. If you have any doubts about your ability or knowledge of the area, use aguide.
Classic Routes From the Aiguille du Midi there are numerous routes. One of the most famous descents in the valley is the 17km longVallée Blanche. This can be skied without touring gear and is often the first off-piste experience for many skiers.
Several itineraries begin at the Grands Montets, certain with
itineraries leading into Switzerland. This is the beginning of the
classic itinerary, The Chamonix-Zermatt Haute Route: a memorable trip from Chamonix to Zermatt with an option to continue on to Saas Fee.
Haute Route Chamonix-ZermattSki Touring in the Mt Blanc massifSki Touring in the Aiguilles RougesVallee BlancheVerbier Route
The Haute Route, otherwise known as the High Level Route or High Level Traverse connects Chamonix and Zermatt. It usually takes 6-7 days to cross the mountains and glaciers to Zermatt and is sometimes continued to Saas Fee.
For most people, this will be the chance of a life-time to ski tour from refuge to refuge through 3 different countries.
Both routes require a competent level of off-piste ability, fitness, about one week's touring experience and a guide.
It is possible to Snowboard the Haute Route using a split board or snowshoes. Contact your guide for more information.
In here we'll offer you some examples of some Ski Touring routes in the Mont Blanc massif above Chamonix. Routes like: - Col de Passon, 3028m - Breche Puiseaux
The spectacular massif of the Aiguilles Rouges is very well known for ski-touring and some of the most amazing ski-tours in the Chamonix area. Here are some tours, such as Crochues-Berard traverse, Mont Buet, and the Col du Belvedere. But there are many more to explore, just be fit and creative!
The Vallée Blanche is probably the world's most famous off-piste run. For 20km it snakes down a huge glacier system, followed by a zig-zag track to reach the center of Chamonix - a descent of 2800 metres from the Aiguille du Midi. More Info
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Cols et Cimes Hauts, Chamonix Ski Mountaineering Alpinism Competition
Cols et Cimes Hauts: Ski Alpinisme Mountaineering competition that takes place in Chamonix, in the Aiguilles Rouges area (Brevent & Flegere). Organised by the Chamonix association Versant Sud, this competition last one single day and it's a individual competition. 1300m up & 1700m ski down.
