LA TRACE MONTGENEVRE by ESF

Signposted ski touring / splitboard routes

Montgenèvre offers an incredible playground to practice or discover ski touring.

For you, we have referenced all the ski touring routes, marked out by esf, present din the station.

From the heart of larch forests, to wide open spaces, these varied routes,edifferent levelsare at your disposalFREEfrom the station to discover (freely or accompanied) and introduce you to the practice ofNordic skiingorSplitboard.

From Montgenèvre

South & North side

All levels

From beginner to advanced

Open to everyone

Ski touring & Splitboard

Prepare for your Rando outing

These traces are marked but not secure.
You can contact the ESF directly on +33 (0) 4 92 21 90 46 to find out the opening conditions.

From the Tremplin chairlift, the first ascent is in the heart of the larch forest. Then follow the Petite Doire valley to reach the Eagle Rock hut and continue on the trail of ancient lakes. From there, join the Lac de Chausses to admire the view of the Ecrins then return to the descent to the top of the Rocher de l'Aigle.

Access to the start

Tremplin chairlift

Elevation

200 m +, 400 m +, 600 m +, 800 m +

Altitude

Departure: 1800 m / Arrival: 2582 m

Approximate time

From 1h to 3h

GPX track

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Leaving from the Prarial area, follow the TK du CLOT to reach the bed of the Durance. Follow the stream to the green lake track, cross it to reach the path in the larch forest under the chalmettes to arrive on the Gondrans plateau. Continue to the left of the mountain restaurant then pass by the lake of angels. Continue on the ridge and enjoy the panorama over the valley of the fonts and the Col d'Izoard then access the old fort and this time enjoy an exceptional view of the Ecrins.

Access to the start

Prarial Space

Elevation

600 m +

Altitude

Departure: 1850 m / Arrival: 2450 m

Approximate time

From 2h to 4h

GPX track

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On the south side of the domain, leave from the departure station of the Chalvet gondola to enter the pine forest. Follow the signs to the altitude restaurant. Go around it on the left, still in the woods near the old Bélier ski lift. At the top of the hill at point 2368m, breathtaking view of Briançon and the Durance valley.

Access to the start

Chalvet gondola

Elevation

500 m +

Altitude

Departure: 1860 m / Arrival: 2368 m

Approximate time

From 1h to 3h

GPX track

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Departing from the Village Club du Soleil car park and the Montquitaine chairlift, join the other side of the track in the larches then climb into the forest to access the GR5. Follow the valley with the river on your right to the sheepfold. After a steeper passage, reach the old glacial lock and cross the plateau. On your right, leave the departure for the Col du Chaberton to continue and go up the last wooded valley to follow the GR5 again. Walk along the Clot des Fonds bump to the left as far as the Col des 3 frères minor in front of you. At the pass, walk forward, a remarkable view of the wild valley of Opon, also called Vallon des Acles and the Thabor massif, on the left the peaks of La Meije culminate at nearly 4000 m!

Access to the start

Monquitaine chairlift (VCS)

Elevation

730 m +

Altitude

Departure: 1850 m / Arrival: 2586 m

Approximate time

From 2h to 4h

GPX track

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For all information

French Ski School
Prarial Space
320 Route d'Italie
05100 Montgenèvre
+33 (0) 4 92 21 90 46