Ski touring track - Les Houches

Les Houches townhall has created a special ski touring trail for fans of this discipline. Starting from MAisonneuve, skiers can use it to climb to the top of the Prarion gondola lift on skis.

New from 2025 Departure only from the Maisonneuve car park before 5.00 p.m.

After 5pm departure possible from the bottom of the Prarion cable car

Direction Restaurant les Vieilles luges | La Carbotte | Turn right, passing under the cables of the Prarion cable car | Turn left again | Cross the Orientation Table trail | Go back up the trail | Take the summer path, keeping to the left along the trail | Then head for the Hôtel du Prarion or the Prarion cable car.
Departure altitude: 1130m
Arrival altitude: 1860m
Be sure to follow the itinerary and the signs: red panels (30X12).

This is a signposted ski touring route (not maintained or secured).
You do this under your own responsibility. Remember to equip yourself accordingly (avalanche transceiver/probe/shovel, telephone) and to prepare for your outing (avalanche risk, weather, etc). Check conditions beforehand.
It is possible to try this activity accompanied by a mountain professional.
This ski touring route is signposted (not maintained and not safe).
You do this under your own responsibility. Remember to equip yourself accordingly (avalanche transceiver/probe/shovel, telephone) and to prepare for your outing (avalanche risk, weather, etc.). Check conditions beforehand.

It is possible to try this activity accompanied by a mountain professional!