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Itinéraire de ski de randonnée alpin - Le Bettex / Télésiège des Monts Rosset

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

  • Enjoy a ski touring route that starts gently along a groomed trail, allowing you to get used to your equipment and warm up before enjoying. Then take in the magnificent views of the surrounding mountains and the valley.

  • Starting from the Bettex snow front, take the multi-purpose trail towards Prapacot. After a few strides on flat or almost flat ground, the route climbs through the Alpage des Grands Prés. Just before entering the forest again, don't miss the sublime view of the Mont Blanc massif.
    A few more efforts among the fir and spruce trees and you will arrive at the Monts Rosset chairlift.

    The last few metres, still in the forest, take you to the top of the Monts Rosset chairlift and its 360°...
    Starting from the Bettex snow front, take the multi-purpose trail towards Prapacot. After a few strides on flat or almost flat ground, the route climbs through the Alpage des Grands Prés. Just before entering the forest again, don't miss the sublime view of the Mont Blanc massif.
    A few more efforts among the fir and spruce trees and you will arrive at the Monts Rosset chairlift.

    The last few metres, still in the forest, take you to the top of the Monts Rosset chairlift and its 360° panorama.

    For the descent, it's time to remove your skins. Take the blue La Finance run and, at the first intersection, continue on the same run or take the red La Crête run. 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.
  • Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
    Departure: Bettex snow front

    Take the cross-country ski trail on the right towards Prapacot.

    Cross the La Marmire ski slope and continue on the multi-purpose trail.

    After about 1.4 km on the trail, which is almost flat, turn left and follow the route through the Alpage des Grands Prés.
    Follow the route through the forest to reach a flat area below the Monts Rosset chairlift.

    Cross the Finance slope and pass under the Monts Rosset chairlift again.

    Take the route through the forest before reaching the Monts Rosset chairlift arrival station.

    You've reached the top!

    For the descent,

    take the blue La Finance piste and, at the first intersection, continue on the same piste or take the red La Crête piste. Return to the Bettex snow front.
  • Departure
    Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
  • Difference in height
    367.695 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
    • Mountain location
    • Ski resort
  • Spoken languages
    • French
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
368 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 1737 m
  • Minimum altitude : 1399 m
  • Total positive elevation : 368 m
  • Total negative elevation : -41 m
  • Max positive elevation : 26 m
  • Min positive elevation : -19 m
Services
  • Equipment
    • Parking nearby