SKI TOURING

Routes for ski touring

There are a number of different itineraries to choose from for a variety of pleasures. These include, of course, the summit of the Belle Etoile, a very popular ski touring route.

With the ski touring pass, you can take the morning ascent from Prapoutel to the Col de la Pouta and at the end of the day, join the return route to Le Pleynet on the Pincerie chairlift.

For those with a more advanced level of technique, the Cabottes and Dent du Praroutes are also very enjoyable. The Pic des Cabottes can be reached after 800 metres of ascent.

A physical sport

If you’ve already done some freeride skiing, particularly downhill, and have a good level of skiing, you can try ski touring. Ski touring is a very physical sport, because you don’t have to use ski lifts to get up the slopes.

An introduction with instructors

The best way to start ski touring is to take a few lessons with a freeride ski instructor. Taking turns in ungroomed snow and getting to grips with descents in powdery snow will not be useless before you start ski touring. One-to-one lessons to brush up on your skiing skills or intensive freeride courses allow you to take advantage of marked, safe runs while you get to grips with ski touring. Even the most experienced skiers need to take great care and follow safety instructions.