Aiguilles Rouges, 3 days ski touring in Chamonix
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Join a certified mountain guide from the Azimut team on this great Aiguilles Rouge ski touring experience around Chamonix!
Group
3 Days
Feb - Apr
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- Explore the best Chamonix winterscapes on a fun 3-day adventure.
- Join a flexible program that can be adapted to snow conditions.
- Enjoy amazing views of the Mont Blanc range.
Description
IF you are looking for a great ski touring adventure in Chamonix, then you can’t miss this amazing 3-day Aiguilles rouges program.
Chamonix is located in the Haute-Savoie region, in the southeast of France. It is the oldest ski resort in France and a world-famous skiing destination. It attracts mountaineers and skiers from all over the world every year.
This program is a great option if you are looking to enjoy an unforgettable ski touring trip in the Aiguilles Rouges area, which we refer to as the “wild side” of Chamonix. You will enjoy incredible panoramic views of Mont Blanc, Aiguilles Rouges, the Grands Montets, the Argentière and Le Tour Glaciers, and more. Additionally, the program is flexible and can be adapted to the group’s level. Below, you can find a tentative itinerary.
Please note that although we will use lifts to shorten some ascents, you need to be in good physical condition to join. Each day we will spend 2 to 3 1/2 hrs ski touring. Ascents and descents vary from 300 to 600 meters per day. You should also have some prior experience in varied snow conditions and be able to manage kick turns. The group size will be between 5-7 people.
So, are you ready for an exciting ski touring adventure in Chamonix? Then contact us now and we will guide you on an amazing 3-day Aiguilles Rouges program!
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 1: Aiguilles Crochues (2794 m)
Meet up at Chamonix train station. Gear check before we head off for the La Flégère cable cars. We take the cable car and ski lifts up to the base of the Aiguille de la Floria, put skins on and tackle the Aiguilles Crochues mountain pass (2794 m) that boasts some particularly stunning views. Descent followed by a small climb back up to the Bérard mountain pass for another even longer descent (- 1000 m) down to the hamlet of Le Buet where we spend the night.
Ascent/descent: + 600 m / – 1400 m
Meals included: picnic and dinner
Accommodation included: hotel.
Day 2: Encrenaz mountain pass (2579 m)
We leave our hotel on our skis and reach the Encrenaz valley to the climb up to the Encrenaz mountain pass (2579 m), a progressive and regular climb. From there, conditions permitting, we tip over to the other side and descend onto the Beugeant glacier before heading back to our hamlet for a well-deserved rest.
Ascent/descent: + 1150 m / – 1250 m
Meals included: breakfast, picnic and dinner
Accommodation included: hotel.
Day 3: Col des Autannes (2777 m)
We leave Le Tour village, use ski lifts to get up high, descend, put on our skins to climb up to the Col des Autannes (2777 m). From there we ski down to Le Trient (1300 m) in Switzerland. Return transfer by taxi to our hotel. End of this fabulous ski touring trip.
Ascent/descent: + 650 m/- 2500 m
Meals included: breakfast and picnic.
Details
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- It is highly recommended to be well insured.
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