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Itinéraire de ski de randonnée alpin - Itinéraire nocturne - Les Communailles / Sommet du Mont Joux

Sport, Skiing, Ski touring route in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
3.0 km
Skiing
1h 45min
Medium

  • Enjoy a unique ski touring experience under the stars! Set off from Les Communailles for a climb at sunset facing Mont Blanc.
    Once at the summit, get ready for a descent under the stars with your headlamp.

  • The route starts at Les Communailles. You will climb the Orgères trail and the Grand Montaz trail to Mont Joux. Enjoy the calm of the evening during the ascent and an exceptional view of Mont Blanc and Mont Joly at dusk.

    The ski area's grooming plan has been adapted to allow for this activity. The Orgères slope will therefore be cleared of grooming machines and their tow ropes during the designated time slot.
    In the event of a preventive avalanche operation, the route will be closed and a...
    The route starts at Les Communailles. You will climb the Orgères trail and the Grand Montaz trail to Mont Joux. Enjoy the calm of the evening during the ascent and an exceptional view of Mont Blanc and Mont Joly at dusk.

    The ski area's grooming plan has been adapted to allow for this activity. The Orgères slope will therefore be cleared of grooming machines and their tow ropes during the designated time slot.
    In the event of a preventive avalanche operation, the route will be closed and a sign indicating the closure will be visible at the start of the route.

    Participants must wear a working headlamp and be equipped with a means of communication enabling them to call for help if necessary.

    RESPONSIBILITIES
    These ascent routes are not ski slopes. They are neither monitored nor protected by the ski patrol. Users of these routes do so at their own risk and must check the weather conditions, snow conditions and avalanche risk. Descents via marked slopes must be made during the ski area's opening hours. After the slopes have closed and when the ski area is closed, pedestrians, hikers and skiers are prohibited from using the area, in accordance with the municipal decree on slope safety (ARR2018_041 SECU), with the exception of the night route on Tuesdays and Fridays from 5pm to 9pm.
    Be sure to take out insurance: when using marked ski slopes in a downhill direction, ski tourers are considered to be skiers on the slopes. They must ensure that they are covered by insurance that covers all forms of skiing.

    SAFETY
    Before setting off, check the weather conditions and whether the ski area is open.
    - The ski area may be closed for preventive avalanche control operations: PIDA
    - Snow grooming machines may be in operation when the slopes are closed and can pose a serious danger in the event of a collision.
    - Calculate your ascent time carefully so that you can reach your destination before the slopes close.
    - If you are travelling alone, inform someone close to you of your itinerary.
    - In case of emergency, dial 112.
  • Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
    Departure: Communailles ski lift

    On the way up, follow the blue Orgères run.

    Continue on this same run after passing the Communailles ski lift arrival point.

    At the next intersection, turn left and leave the red Rolles run on your right.

    Then, at the next intersection, below Mont Joux, continue your ascent on the blue Grand Montaz slope.

    BE CAREFUL at this intersection! Do not follow the yellow ski markings on your right. This sign corresponds to the Les Communailles - La Croix chairlift daytime route. Continue on the Grand Montaz slope!

    At the next intersection, turn right and follow the Evasion ski lift along the slope to the summit of Mont-Joux.

    For the descent, take the same route as for the ascent.
  • Departure
    Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
  • Difference in height
    523.568 m
  • Plain text period
    From 20/12 to 01/04 on Tuesday and Friday between 5 pm and 9 pm.
    Please check with the Tourist Office before your, activity, to find out the current access conditions.

    Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
  • Environment
    • Panoramic view
    • Ski resort
    • Mountain location
  • Spoken languages
    • French
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
524 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 1945 m
  • Minimum altitude : 1421 m
  • Total positive elevation : 524 m
Services
  • Equipment
    • Parking nearby