Ski touring track - Argentière/ La Trapette

in Argentière
Presentation

This ski touring track is marked (nor maintained or secured ) and not recommended for beginners.

From the parking of les Grands-Montets, follow the slope of la Pierre à Ric to reach the bridge over the road.
Turn right, a yellow banner will show you the start where you'll reach the cross country slope. Climb the Chosalets slope along the button lift and then you'll find the start in the forest (the same trail than during summer time). You'll arrive just under the restaurant Plan Joran. Follow the slope that goes to Lognan and get down by the Pierre à Ric slope.
The track is marked (not secured ) for the winter season.

The activity is done under your own responsibility. Remember to go equipped with an avalanche search device, snow probe, shovel, telephone and to prepare your outing getting information about the weather condition, the avalanche risk, etc.

A good ski level is necessary for the descent !

Altitude at the start :1240m
Altitude at the arrival : 1972m

It is possible to get started with this activity with a mountain professional !

Distance
5km
Starting point altitude
1252m
Highest point
2079m
Elevation gain
730m
One-way timing
2h30min
Rates
Free access.
Opening dates
From 17/12 to 19/03 between 9 am and 5 pm.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Location
Ski touring track - Argentière/ La Trapette
65 chemin de la Glacière
74400 Argentière