Some ski mountaineering routes

From the inhabited area of Pecou at 1650 m, start climbing along the diagonal stretch, crossing the vast pastures in a northern direction, until you come to the carriage road at the Châtelard mountain pastures, 1891 m. Follow the almost flat trail for about 3km as far as the Loditor Lake at 1962 m that can easily be spotted thanks to the vast rock face above. Start climbing up to the left in the direction of the Château mountain pastures at 2084 m and Le Crotte de Loup at 2161 m. Climb back up the steep valley that will quickly take you to the vast sections above and the Erbion mountain pastures at 2522 m. Turn westwards and, along a steeper slope, you will come to a vast ridge. Remove your skis and climb to the top.

Before your ski mountaineering trip, always check the weather forecast and the snow and avalanche bulletin and set off equipped with avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe.

Park the car just after the hamlet of Bonne, carry on along the road heading towards the valley basin, then take the estate road for Arp Vieille on the right. Follow it and at the first fork, head to the left. Pass the Alpi Meillares and then leave the Alpe Vieille on the right. Head to the left and start climbing the slopes initially gentle then steeper in places, until you come to the saddle close to military remains. Carry on up the slopes keeping to the right on the eastern side and you will reach the peak.
Descend the upward itinerary.

Before your ski mountaineering trip, always check the weather forecast and the snow and avalanches bulletin and set off equipped with avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe.

Head up the slopes on the east from Usellière, pass close to the Arolla mountain pasture and immerse yourself in the forest still heading eastwards. The slopes become increasingly steep; head round a rocky crag on the right and you will come to the attractive plains up above. Leave the mountain pasture of Mont Forciaz on your left and carry on following the basin valley. Pass by a clearly visible moraine on your right and head up in the direction of a vast pass (in the second part of the itinerary, it is on the glacier). From here along a short, steeper stretch you will come to the vast peak dorsal.
Descend the upward itinerary.

Before your ski mountaineering trip, always check the weather forecast and the snow and avalanche bulletin and set off equipped with avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe.

Park your car in the hamlet of Planaval and follow the farm road that climbs behind it. Cross to your left to the Orfeuille mountain pasture. Continue the climb on the slopes behind it, keeping to the left, to the plateaus above. Cross to your right and follow the unmarked path to the rocky ledges to reach the glacier. Continue South-West until you reach the base of Château Blanc’s steep North slope. Climb it to the ridge to reach the summit.
Descent down the upward itinerary.

Before your ski mountaineering trip, always check the weather forecast and the snow and avalanche bulletin and set off equipped with avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe.

Park your car at the beginning of the farm road that leads to Col du Mont (sign).
Follow the road that leads to the Grand Alp chalet. Cross the stream (often over the metallic beams) and follow the main valley towards Col du Mont, highly visible at the end of the valley. When the peaks on the left are gentler, climb leaving a “Half Pipe” groove on your right. Continue climbing a bit to your left until you reach the upper plateaus. Cross them to the right passing to altitude 2,988 m. Follow the border ridge and keep climbing as far as you can with your skis. Continue on foot on the ridge and then on the West side along the steep but short groove that leads to the summit.Descent down the upward itinerary.

Before your ski mountaineering trip, always check the weather forecast and the snow and avalanche bulletin and set off equipped with avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe.

Day one:
From Bonne, continue along the road towards the end of the valley and take the farm road on the right for Arp Vieille. Follow it and turn left at the first fork. You’ll find the Ricci chalet after the Meillares and Vieille alps. Climb the steeper slopes on the right to the one on the left. Continue North to the hill which, with a small drop, leads to the Degli Angeli hut.

Day two:
Cross the slope heading for the Morion glacier. Climb the steep mandatory route, then towards the right, to the hidden canyon that leads to the Rutor hill (were the old Deffeyes hut used to be). Go slightly around the peak and climb the steep final slope.
Descent along the upwards itinerary.

This itinerary requires experience of high mountains and it is recommended that you get a mountain guide to accompany you.

Before your ski mountaineering trip, always check the weather forecast and the snow and avalanche bulletin and set off equipped with avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe.

From the parking lot, follow the level central valley heading South. After the first flat part (careful of any avalanches from the steep side peaks), the route starts to climb to the Grand Etret glacier. The second part is steeper to the hill.
From the hill you can also quickly cross the ridge to Testa del Grand Etret.
Descent down the upward itinerary.

Before your ski mountaineering trip, always check the weather forecast and the snow and avalanche bulletin and set off equipped with avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe.

Day one:
Park your car in the town of Terrè, at the sign and lot for the Chabod hut. Cross the bridge following the summer path and climb the steep woods. At the Lavassey alp, continue climbing to your right following the summer path. The woods thin out and, leaving the Costa di Savolere on your right, keep to your left to the Chabod hut standing at the end of the moraine.
Day two:
From the hut, descend to the valley below and then climb to the moraine just above. Follow it to the right to the glacier. Cross the glacier following the glacier hollows to avoid the crevasses. At the pasture above, at about 3,250 m, move to the right of the glacier and follow the clear valley that leads to Becca di Moncorvé. Turn left crossing under the rocky ridge and head for the hill. Take off your skis and follow the ridge to reach the top. The last 10 metres of the ridge are highly exposed.
Descent down the upward itinerary.

This itinerary requires experience of high mountains and it is recommended that you get a mountain guide to accompany you.

Before your ski mountaineering trip, always check the weather forecast and the snow and avalanche bulletin and set off equipped with avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe.

From the parking lot downstream from the town of Cheneil, follow the summer path that quickly leads to the small village. Climb along the sparse woods heading South-East to altitude 2,300 m and cross over the rocky ramparts heading towards Gran Tournalin. Continue along the unmarked route among the canyons and valleys, heading directly for the peak.

Before your ski mountaineering trip, always check the weather forecast and the snow and avalanche bulletin and set off equipped with avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe.