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Itinéraire de ski de randonnée alpin - Le Bettex / Sous les Freddys

Sport, Skiing, Ski touring route in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
3.4 km
Skiing
1h 15min
Easy

  • An accessible and varied route, ideal for ski touring enthusiasts looking for an outing in the heart of nature with breathtaking views of Mont Blanc.

  • Starting from the Bettex snow front, take the cross-country ski trail on the left towards Les Communailles and pass in front of the ESF snow garden. The route quickly leaves the groomed trail to climb into the Crêt Mortet forest. If you pass by the Arbois chairlift departure station, you are on the right track! Carefully follow the trail on its left-hand side, then enter the forest and you will soon reach a clearing that leads to the magnificent Sous les Freddys mountain pasture and its...
    Starting from the Bettex snow front, take the cross-country ski trail on the left towards Les Communailles and pass in front of the ESF snow garden. The route quickly leaves the groomed trail to climb into the Crêt Mortet forest. If you pass by the Arbois chairlift departure station, you are on the right track! Carefully follow the trail on its left-hand side, then enter the forest and you will soon reach a clearing that leads to the magnificent Sous les Freddys mountain pasture and its traditional chalet. Take in the panoramic view of Mont Blanc.

    It's time to head back down! Take the right track, or you'll find yourself climbing again. Cross the Michel Dujon black run on flat ground to reach the Chateluy green run a few metres further on. Return to the Bettex snow front where several establishments await you for a well-deserved drink.

    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 weather and snow conditions, as well as 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 entering the area, in accordance with the municipal decree on slope safety (ARR2018_041 SECU).
    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.
  • Tips
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  • Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
    Departure: Bettex snow front

    Take the cross-country ski trail on the left towards Les Communailles and pass in front of the ESF snow garden.

    The route quickly leaves the
    groomed trail to climb to the right into the Crêt Mortet forest until you find yourself below the Chateluy green trail, which you will descend.

    Carefully follow the Michel Dujon black run on its left-hand side, then enter the forest and you will quickly reach a clearing that leads to the magnificent Sous les Freddys mountain pasture and its traditional chalet.

    Descent: Be careful to take the right track on the descent, otherwise you will find yourself climbing back up again.

    From the Sous les Freddys chalet, turn right, looking at the top of the cable car 100 metres above you. Cross the Michel Dujon black run (do not descend it) to reach the Chateluy green run a few metres further on.

    Return to the Bettex snow front.
  • Departure
    Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
  • Difference in height
    332.11 m
  • Ski touring route starting from the Bettex snow front.
  • Plain text period
    From 20/12 to 01/04 daily.
    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)
332 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 1736 m
  • Minimum altitude : 1390 m
  • Total positive elevation : 332 m
  • Total negative elevation : -1 m
  • Max positive elevation : 1 m
  • Min positive elevation : -1 m
Services
  • Equipment
    • Parking nearby