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The Best Backcountry Ski Trails in France

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  • Tête De La Chevrette 2039m

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    near Le Couteray, Rhône-Alpes (France)
    Distance
    6.65mi
    Elevation +
    2054f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofTête De La Chevrette 2039m Photo ofTête De La Chevrette 2039m Photo ofTête De La Chevrette 2039m

    An easy half-day tour suitable for poor visibility and high avalanche risk days. Mostly follows tracks up through the forest. Starts from Le Buet, near Vallorcine.

  • Peyragudes...snowshoe/snowboard

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    near Peyragudes, Occitanie (France)
    Distance
    4.61mi
    Elevation +
    2188f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofPeyragudes...snowshoe/snowboard Photo ofPeyragudes...snowshoe/snowboard Photo ofPeyragudes...snowshoe/snowboard

    Decided to hike to top station with snowshoes...good going for first few hundred metrs , on new snow..after that heavy hard going as deep fresh snow..and wind with having board on back..watching the skiers with skins mak...

  • Glacier du Tour Noir

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    near Le Montenvers, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
    Distance
    12.71mi
    Elevation +
    3031f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofGlacier du Tour Noir Photo ofGlacier du Tour Noir Photo ofGlacier du Tour Noir

    Great tour, fairly straight-foward but steeper than the neighbouring Amethystes glacier, so more fun to ski back down. We were aiming for the Col d'Argentiere but ran out of time.

  • Rocher des Enclaves (par le col du Sallestet)

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    near Belleville, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
    Distance
    10.03mi
    Elevation +
    4226f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofRocher des Enclaves (par le col du Sallestet) Photo ofRocher des Enclaves (par le col du Sallestet) Photo ofRocher des Enclaves (par le col du Sallestet)

    The conditions in the Beaufortain region are extremely dangerous as the avalanche risk is level 3 marked, but in recent days it has been at level 4. On Tuesday (this outing is done on Saturday) about 30-40 cm of new snow...

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  • Flegere - Aig. Favre - Mort glacier - Le Buet

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    near Les Tines, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
    Distance
    8.04mi
    Elevation +
    2507f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofFlegere - Aig. Favre - Mort glacier - Le Buet Photo ofFlegere - Aig. Favre - Mort glacier - Le Buet Photo ofFlegere - Aig. Favre - Mort glacier - Le Buet

    Classic tour, with straightforward bootpack up a snow canal, beautiful views climbing up the ridge, and a lovely glacier to ski down into the Le Buet valley.

  • Coste Noundy

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    near Saint-Étienne, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France)
    Distance
    3.81mi
    Elevation +
    2589f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofCoste Noundy Photo ofCoste Noundy Photo ofCoste Noundy

    I can see this slope out of the kitchen window and my office window so it has been drawing me towards it for some time now. I had a go at it last year but the road was snowed in far down the valley and I didn’t allow mys...

  • Col de Lauze

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    near Aiguilles, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France)
    Distance
    6.99mi
    Elevation +
    3750f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofCol de Lauze Photo ofCol de Lauze Photo ofCol de Lauze

    From Aiguilles taking the old red piste up from the north side; gradually turning around the mountain to the south face, continuing along the top of the old and deserted ski-lifts to the Col de Lauze, descent from the Co...

  • Haute Route Argentiere - Zermatt Ski Tour

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    near Argentière, Rhône-Alpes (France)
    Distance
    71.47mi
    Elevation +
    20092f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofHaute Route Argentiere - Zermatt Ski Tour Photo ofHaute Route Argentiere - Zermatt Ski Tour Photo ofHaute Route Argentiere - Zermatt Ski Tour

    7 day ski tour starting Argentiere (really top of Grand Montets after taking lift up). Stunning, very physical route with high passes. Staying in mountain huts along way, which are in fact comfortable, good food and very...

  • Refuge Ricou - Grand Tempete - Refuge Drayeres

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    near Chalets du Jadis, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France)
    Distance
    7.27mi
    Elevation +
    2999f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofRefuge Ricou - Grand Tempete - Refuge Drayeres Photo ofRefuge Ricou - Grand Tempete - Refuge Drayeres Photo ofRefuge Ricou - Grand Tempete - Refuge Drayeres

    Nice route from Refuge Ricou taking S col to Col de Gd Tempete and then crossing on the other side to summit. Nice and easy ski down to Refuge Drayères.

  • Col Albert from Ceillac

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    near Pied du Mélézet, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France)
    Distance
    9.18mi
    Elevation +
    3786f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofCol Albert from Ceillac Photo ofCol Albert from Ceillac Photo ofCol Albert from Ceillac

    Due to bad weather conditions decided to go to Col Albert with Leo, Robert, David and Kenza. Kenza had to bail early and David stayed with her. She twisted her knee on the way down in the gully. Snow conditions were extr...

  • Le Gran Lac ski tour, Savoie Haute-Alps

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    near Le Lauzet, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France)
    Distance
    6.91mi
    Elevation +
    2165f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofLe Gran Lac ski tour, Savoie Haute-Alps Photo ofLe Gran Lac ski tour, Savoie Haute-Alps Photo ofLe Gran Lac ski tour, Savoie Haute-Alps

    An easy skin up to the ridge above the Gran Lac (which could be descended again to provide a very relaxed tour) but the ridge thereafter is for experienced climbers only and the descent should only be done with very stab...

  • Pic de Nérassol via the Val d’Arques

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    near L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre, Occitanie (France)
    Distance
    9.37mi
    Elevation +
    4219f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofPic de Nérassol via the Val d’Arques Photo ofPic de Nérassol via the Val d’Arques Photo ofPic de Nérassol via the Val d’Arques

    Easy-going tour, the only real problems are getting through the trees low down, and managing to go when there is enough snow cover low down. Beautiful wild corner of the Ariege.

  • Les Angles - Puig Peric Petit

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    near Les Angles, Languedoc-Roussillon (France)
    Distance
    13.90mi
    Elevation +
    5026f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofLes Angles - Puig Peric Petit

    Nice skimo route that goes from the lower parking of Les angles until the small Puig Peric. It is a little bit flat at some points but the views are worth. The ascent is not much (almost 1600m) but because it is a pretty...

  • Cambre d'Aze loop

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    near Eyne, Occitanie (France)
    Distance
    6.98mi
    Elevation +
    3173f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofCambre d'Aze loop Photo ofCambre d'Aze loop Photo ofCambre d'Aze loop

    A loop around the ridgeline of Cambre d'Aze. It would make sense to climb up the ridge (summer path) from lower down - starting from the top ski lift station. We went straight into the cirque and then changed our minds a...

  • near Chalets du Jadis, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France)
    Distance
    6.28mi
    Elevation +
    2454f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofRefuge Drayères to Couloir NE Point des Cerces RT Photo ofRefuge Drayères to Couloir NE Point des Cerces RT Photo ofRefuge Drayères to Couloir NE Point des Cerces RT

    The original intent was to do Point des Cerces via the classical route over Crète de Moutouze but we ended up doing the NE Couloir. Did not finnish it in full because the weather was turning against us with fog and snow,...

  • 2013-02-10-Combe Bronsin

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    near Celliers, Rhône-Alpes (France)
    Distance
    9.42mi
    Elevation +
    5873f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo of2013-02-10-Combe Bronsin Photo of2013-02-10-Combe Bronsin Photo of2013-02-10-Combe Bronsin

    voir topo Skitour ici: http://www.skitour.fr/topos/topo.php?s=46214&new=s46214#down 145 conversions.... De la Peuf encore !

  • Col de Bramousse and Brunet from Bramousse

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    near Bramousse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France)
    Distance
    10.61mi
    Elevation +
    4495f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofCol de Bramousse and Brunet from Bramousse Photo ofCol de Bramousse and Brunet from Bramousse Photo ofCol de Bramousse and Brunet from Bramousse

    Hike from the bridge up to Bramousse via the road; skins on around 1550m right after Bramousse. Nice climb to col through the forest; quick stop and then to the Brunet peak. Same way back again. Wet and soft snow up till...

  • Volta a Tignes

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    near Franchet, Région Rhône-Alpes (France)
    Distance
    17.69mi
    Elevation +
    8845f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofVolta a Tignes

    Great loop around the Tignes ski resort. Recommended when the ski resort is still closed since part of the route is on ski slopes. Great descent from Col du Santon and later on ascent to the Grand Motte summit where if t...

  • near Les Angles, Occitanie (France)
    Distance
    11.31mi
    Elevation +
    3543f
    TrailRank
    92| Rating 4.83
    Photo ofLes Angles-Estany de la Balmeta-Petit Peric-Mont Llaret Photo ofLes Angles-Estany de la Balmeta-Petit Peric-Mont Llaret Photo ofLes Angles-Estany de la Balmeta-Petit Peric-Mont Llaret

    Malgrat el llarg temps d'anticicló que portem, la zona del Capcir encara gaudeix d'un bon gruix de neu, amb excepcions d'alguns cims i carenes. Fent cas a les pràctiques informacions que trobem a la xarxa ens decidim pe...

    Gràcies pel trak, es segueix molt be i no he tingut cap problema, almenys en la part que he fet ja que he aprofitat els ...
    Carles Serra
    Hola ratillaman, Es pot fer la volta aquests dies? Hi ha prou neu? Moltes gràcies!
    Caroline2
    La ruta no presenta cap dificultat tècnica i es fàcil de seguir el seu itinerari.
    griera
  • Pic dels Pedrons from Mina valley

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    near L’Hospitalet-près-l’Andorre, Occitanie (France)
    Distance
    4.43mi
    Elevation +
    2687f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofPic dels Pedrons from Mina valley Photo ofPic dels Pedrons from Mina valley Photo ofPic dels Pedrons from Mina valley

    2018-03-28 Quick, easy tour, nice views. Normally bootpacking along the final ridge. Various ways of skiing off.

  • Petit Peric des de Les Angles

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    near Les Angles, Occitanie (France)
    Distance
    12.56mi
    Elevation +
    3576f
    TrailRank
    24

    The Capcir area is a popular destination for skitouring enthusiasts, offering a variety of challenging and scenic routes. Our journey started at Les Angles ski area, where we geared up and set out towards Petit Peric mou...

  • near Porté-Puymorens, Occitanie (France)
    Distance
    9.90mi
    Elevation +
    3064f
    TrailRank
    85| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofCircular Pic Coma D'Or (2.826 m.) desde Puymorens Photo ofCircular Pic Coma D'Or (2.826 m.) desde Puymorens Photo ofCircular Pic Coma D'Or (2.826 m.) desde Puymorens

    Saliendo del Puerto de Puymorens subimos a tomar una pista visible que recorre el lateral SE de la Serra de Lloses hasta entrar en el valle del Cortal Rossó, donde acaba la pista. Este tramo es avalanchoso (normalmente p...

    Gracias. Ruta bien fácil pero con vistas espectaculares. La realizamos en el sentido contrario y casi sin nieve. Super b...
    Raquel21174
    Molt bona circular! En el sentit q la planteges. Pujada suau i llarga. Baixada més directe malgrat la remuntada al Coll ...
    llopcua
  • Pic de Malequestre

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    near Ristolas, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France)
    Distance
    7.49mi
    Elevation +
    3753f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofPic de Malequestre Photo ofPic de Malequestre Photo ofPic de Malequestre

    Ahead of the incoming bad weather! Great hike through the Mlezes and Beautiful rin down through spring snow till 1900

  • Puigmal - Pic de Segre

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    near Valcebollère, Occitanie (France)
    Distance
    7.80mi
    Elevation +
    5315f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofPuigmal - Pic de Segre Photo ofPuigmal - Pic de Segre Photo ofPuigmal - Pic de Segre

    2018-05-19 Easy climb, lots of country to ski down / skin up from the peak. In winter the road is closed lower down, adding a few kms of very gentle uphill to the start of the tour.

  • near Fontrabiouse, Occitanie (France)
    Distance
    12.53mi
    Elevation +
    4413f
    TrailRank
    82| Rating 4.84
    Photo ofPic de Mortiers (2605) desde Estación de Formigueres, descenso por Vall de Galba (Capcir - Pirineos Orientales). Francia Photo ofPic de Mortiers (2605) desde Estación de Formigueres, descenso por Vall de Galba (Capcir - Pirineos Orientales). Francia Photo ofPic de Mortiers (2605) desde Estación de Formigueres, descenso por Vall de Galba (Capcir - Pirineos Orientales). Francia

    21/02/2020 Ruta realizada con Joaquín Moreno Grau Hace un año hicimos el mismo recorrido pero en condiciones de nieve diferentes. Era la primer vez y por tanto, decidimos hacerla completa a “motor gallego”, pasando p...

    Ruta muy bonita que requiere que haya una buena nevada para hacerla entera sobe los skis
    winalec
    Si te despistas se te hace de noche.
    JM Grau

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