©boris Molinier 82 CopyWhat if, this year, the Saint-Gervais Mont Blanc resort took you on a tour of the most beautiful ski touring itineraries? Our resort offers a range of daytime and night-time itineraries to suit all levels.
For hikers looking for exercise, turn to this route. This ski touring route offers a higher positive vertical drop than the others. The same goes for the duration of the route (up to 1h45).
As with the two previous itineraries, this hike is accessible to all levels: its descent is on a blue ski run.
Duration of ascent: 1h30
D+: +460 meters
Difficulty: Novice / Intermediate
This, along with the ski touring route linking Le Bettex to the Alpage de Sous les Freddys, is the quickest to complete. Between forest and slopes, this ski touring route is the ideal way to start the day with a good warm-up. With a D+ (positive difference in altitude) of around 370 meters this short hike starts gently before requiring some effort to reach the final Monts Rosset chairlift.
Duration of ascent: 1h15
D+: +370 meters
Difficulty: Novice / Intermediate
Like the ski touring itinerary linking Le Bettex to the Monts Rosset chairlift, this route starts gently and is accessible to all, even the youngest (provided they have a minimum level of fitness). Both the ascent of this ski touring route and its descent on the green piste are relatively easy.
Duration of ascent: 1 h 15
D+: +385 meters
Difficulty: Novice / Intermediate
For the bravest and most experienced, the Mont-Blanc St Gervais resort offers a night-time ski touring itinerary. Every Tuesday and Friday during the winter season, the route from Les Communailles to the summit of Le Joux is open from 5pm to 9pm. An opportunity for the more adventurous to experience night ski touring!
Duration of ascent: 1h45 to 2h
D+: +550 meters
Difficulty: Intermediate / advanced
Have you never tried ski touring or “mountain skiing”? This year will probably be the one for you. Take a morning or an afternoon to discover the joys of the sport. You’re still wondering why you should even try it once?
Whether you’re looking for information before you set off, or would like to hire a guide to show you around the resort on one of our ski itineraries, the entire team of resort professionals is at your side.
Yes and no. Our daytime itineraries are accessible to all. They take place on green or blue pistes. However, a minimum physical condition is required: you must be able to walk for at least 1h15.
From a certain age yes (around 12). But most of the time, children prefer to hurtle down the slopes rather than climb them!
The equipment for ski touring is not the same as for downhill skiing. Before you tackle one of our 4 trails, remember to rent the right equipment. See stores to rent touring skis.
