Vallée Étroite ski touring itinerary - Col du Vallon
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Latitude :
6.589515
Longitude :
45.071702
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Top 25 IGN n° 3535 OT Nevache Mont Thabor
This relatively accessible ski touring itinerary offers a beautiful stroll through the Tavernette valley.
Height difference: 885
Direction: north then west
Level: intermediate skier - Medium difficulty
Summit altitude: 2645 m
Ascent time: 3h
Favourable period: Feb/May
From the Granges de la Vallée Etroite (1760m), climb up the right bank of the Vallée Etroite stream to reach the Pont de la Fonderie (1897 m).
After the Pont de la Fonderie, climb the slightly steeper slopes to the west. At Clôt Solide (2200 m), follow the beautiful valley to the left, heading south, which climbs nicely and narrows, leading to Col du Vallon (2645 m).
Descent: by the same route.
Note: For the more athletic skier, it is possible to cross the Pic du Lac Blanc (2980m) from the Col du Vallon (2645m) - ascent 320m - and return by the same route, or to cross over to the Vallée de la Clarée to reach the refuges Ricou (2115m), Laval (2010m) or the village of Névache via the Chalets du Vallon.
Top 25 IGN n° 3535 OT Nevache Mont Thabor
Topo Ski de randonnée CERCES THABOR AMBIN TOPO NEIGE - Volopress
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Through the snow-covered fir trees, the trail takes you to Courchevel Village via the amazing Plan du Vah site.
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C - Le vallon de Praméruel (hiver)
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Medium
270m
180m
Passing through the bois du Ban forest, the trail joins the sunny Vallon de Praméruel, the ideal place to stop and contemplate the open landscape.
