L'Éperon - Christomet - N°7

A family-friendly ski area, located between alpine forests and mountain pastures, facing the beautiful Mont-Blanc massif, the Aravis and Fiz ranges. Access is possible from three different villages; Combloux, Le Jaillet (Megève) or La Giettaz."Les Portes du Mont-Blanc" between 1020m and 1930m of altitude includes the villages of Combloux, Le Jaillet (Megève), La Giettaz, and Cordon (no access by ski). There are 29 ski lifts: 1 gondola, 8 chairlifts, 17 button lifts and 3 magic carpets, giving access to 64 slopes: 8 black, 28 red, 17 blue and 11 green. It also includes 1 boarder crosses, 11 mountain restaurants and 13 restaurants at the bottom of the ski slopes! You will also find 18 picnic spots, 2 indoor picnic rooms (at the bottom of the slopes in Combloux and at the top of Jaillet gondola) and 4 sledge slopes. The ski area is accessible to disabled skiers and has made a variety of improvements to help them exploring the slopes. Several chairlifts have been adapted and 7 button lifts are suitable for those using uni-ski or dual-skis.

At the top of Tête du Torraz, you will access a panoramic painting by artist Arthur Novat, who will help you name all the peaks around you!Like a person perched on your shoulder whispering the names of these mountains to you, this XXL orientation table prevents you from getting stiff necks. Between Mont-Blanc, Aravis and Beaufortain, the panorama is exceptional on the French Alps, in the middle of fir trees and alpine farms, in the heart of nature. A truly stunning 360°!!! Contemplatives will remain dreamers in front of its beautiful mountains, in the heart of the omnipresent, imposing and preserved Nature. The most athletic will make this structure an ideal destination for a walk or bike ride from spring to autumn or for a ski outing in winter. An active experience ...invites you to Climb on the base, Move forward, Bend down, Stand on tiptoe, Turn around its Axis... ...encourages you to choose to be there... Take ownership of this space Take the time to take the time. Read the landscape statically but also dynamically. Open your eyes and open all your senses. Small +: As the designer of this work of art wanted, the construction was 100% local with craftsmen located less than 20km away.

One of the 12 waymarked ski-touring itineraries across the Portes du Mont-Blanc ski area. 35 minutes (estimated time given as an indication only) Elevation range 180m Distance 1.8km From the Bel Ava trail to the Col du Jaillet trailFar from the downhill ski slopes, in a quiet, unspoilt setting, you'll benefit from the safety of waymarked ski-touring trails. This outdoor sport offers a real sense of freedom and spectacular surroundings. Passionate ski-tourers, seasoned athletes and meditation fans, these itineraries are for you! Some sections are shared with snowshoers and walkers. The descent follows the groomed slopes, offering non-experts a safe way to try this discipline. Ask for the map and any other information at the cash desks. When to go ski-touring? The trails are accessible during the ski area opening period and, like the slopes, from 9am to 4.30pm. For safety reasons, it is forbidden by municipal decree to use the ski-touring trails at night when the ski area is closed. The winch cables of the snow groomers working on the trails at night are difficult to see and can cause fatal accidents. Outside opening hours, it is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN to enter the ski area. A few safety rules: In the event of an accident, call 112. Waymarkers are yellow on ski-touring trails and purple for snowshoeing. To guide you, call upon the services of an instructor from one of the ski schools present within the ski area. Equipment can be rented from the sports shops. Some recommendations: - Make sure you have suitable equipment. - When choosing your route, take into account your physical ability, the weather conditions, and the time available. - You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of others. - Never go alone and make sure somebody knows your intended route. - Be mindful of nature and the tranquillity of the site. - Check the avalanche risk before you leave. The presence of a mountain guide is strongly recommended. Remember to keep a close eye on the snow and weather conditions. Take an avalanche transceiver, a shovel and a probe with you. Every detail matters in the mountains. You must always have the right equipment in your rucksack, and there is always some degree of risk. When following a ski slope, it is strongly recommended to stay on the right, as close as possible to the waymarkers. Where to rent touring skis? In any of the resort's sports shops! Don't hesitate to ask the staff for advice, they are there to help you. Novice? Enquire at the ski schools present across the ski area. Their enthusiastic experts will be delighted to introduce you to this discipline. The Portes du Mont-Blanc staff prepare, mark out and secure the trails for the benefit of ski-touring enthusiasts, and carry out rescue operations when necessary. This heavy involvement by Les Portes du Mont-Blanc represents considerable effort and longterm investment to allow nature lovers to continue following these beautiful ski-touring itineraries. This is why users are kindly requested to make a contribution of €5 per day or €50 for the whole season. Passes are available only at the desks. One price only for all age groups. Each purchase is rewarded with a gift. You must have a pass to use the ski lifts. Combloux Rando Passes can be purchased for use of the Beauregard, Pertuis and Jouty chairlifts (one ride on each). Free parking. Specific parking facilities are available at the start of the Jaillet trails: Fouettaz and Maisonneuve car parks in the town of Demi-Quartier.

Come and escape...Put on your touring skis and discover the Combloux part of "Les Portes du Mont-Blanc" ski area!Combloux village and its ski area "Les Portes du Mont Blanc" offers already a large choice of alpine disciplines... And now they are going one step (or slide!) further by offering to mountain fanatics new ski touring routes! - La Crève Cœur (5.8km long, 784m ascents) From the Bouchet car park, go up along the "Pinson" ski run. Cross the road and continue up the "Baghera" ski slope before joining the snowshoeing track under Beauregard chairlift. At the crossroads, turn right for a beautiful climb in the forest before crossing two slopes. Once back in the forest, keep going upwards until you reach the Plaine Joux plateau, then climb along the slope. Your are at La Croix panoramic viewpoint. Continue until you reach the top of Pertuis chairlift. Your are at the highest point of Combloux. Enjoy the stunning panorama including a spectacular view of Mont Blanc before going back down by one of Combloux ski slopes. When to go? All day long...from the slopes opening to their closing. And to go back down? Several slopes possible: the blue slope 'La Croix' for a last forest journey, the red run 'Les Ambourzalles' for sliding pleasure, or if you are playful, you could also be tempted by the 'Blaireau' black slope.....or even the Boarder cross! Where can I rent touring skis ? In any sports shop of the resort! Do not hesitate to ask for advice, our salers will be glad to help you! Mabboux Sport / Marin Sport 2000 les Pistes / Riding zone/ Ski and bike What if I am a beginner? Contact the French Ski School (ESF) to discover the joys of ski touring with a professional at your side. Want to go higher or further? Ski touring pass 13€. One way up Beauregard, Pertuis and Jouty chairlifts to reach Croisse-Baulet, an off-piste, not secured and not marked itinerary. The presence of a ski instructor or a mountain guide is highly recommended, particularly when considering an excursion into an 'off-piste' area. Pay close attention to the snow conditions and weather forecasts. Do not forget to take with you an avalanche transceiver (Arva in french), a snow shovel and a probe. Before going, tell someone where you are planning to go. In mountain, each detail has its own importance. Even if the Crève Cœur itinerary is marked, secured and in an area where the avalanche risk is non-existent, make sure you have all the necessary equipment in your backpack. When you are climbing along ski slopes, please stick to the right hand side, and be aware of those around you.

One of the 7 marked snowshoe hiking routes throughout the Portes du Mont-Blanc area. 40 min (estimated time given as an indication) .2.5km long. Departure from the Frasses car park to the top of the Jaillet gondola.Combloux village and its ski area "Les Portes du Mont Blanc" offers already a large choice of alpine disciplines... And now they are going one step (or slide!) further by offering to mountain fanatics new snow showing paths! - La Crève Cœur (5.8km long, 784m ascents) From the Bouchet car park, go up along the "Pinson" ski run. Cross the road and continue up the "Baghera" ski slope before joining the snowshoeing track under Beauregard chairlift. At the crossroads, turn right for a beautiful climb in the forest before crossing two slopes. Once back in the forest, keep going upwards until you reach the Plaine Joux plateau, then climb along the slope. Your are at La Croix panoramic viewpoint. Continue until you reach the top of Pertuis chairlift. Your are at the highest point of Combloux. Enjoy the stunning panorama including a spectacular view of Mont Blanc before going back down by one of Combloux ski slopes. When to go? All day long...from the slopes opening to their closing. And to go back down? Several slopes possible: the blue slope 'La Croix' for a last forest journey, the red run 'Les Ambourzalles' for sliding pleasure, or if you are playful, you could also be tempted by the 'Blaireau' black slope.....or even the Boarder cross! Where can I rent touring skis ? In any sports shop of the resort! Do not hesitate to ask for advice, our salers will be glad to help you! Mabboux Sport / Marin Sport 2000 les Pistes / Riding zone/ Ski and bike What if I am a beginner? Contact the French Ski School (ESF) to discover the joys of ski touring with a professional at your side. Want to go higher or further? Ski touring pass 13€. One way up Beauregard, Pertuis and Jouty chairlifts to reach Croisse-Baulet, an off-piste, not secured and not marked itinerary. The presence of a ski instructor or a mountain guide is highly recommended, particularly when considering an excursion into an 'off-piste' area. Pay close attention to the snow conditions and weather forecasts. Do not forget to take with you an avalanche transceiver (Arva in french), a snow shovel and a probe. Before going, tell someone where you are planning to go. In mountain, each detail has its own importance. Even if the Crève Cœur itinerary is marked, secured and in an area where the avalanche risk is non-existent, make sure you have all the necessary equipment in your backpack. When you are climbing along ski slopes, please stick to the right hand side, and be aware of those around you.

Come and escape...Put on your touring skis and discover the Combloux part of "Les Portes du Mont-Blanc" ski area!Combloux village and its ski area "Les Portes du Mont Blanc" offers already a large choice of alpine disciplines... And now they are going one step (or slide!) further by offering to mountain fanatics new ski touring routes! - .... When to go? All day long...from the slopes opening to their closing. Where can I rent touring skis ? In any sports shop of the resort! Do not hesitate to ask for advice, our salers will be glad to help you! Mabboux Sport / Marin Sport 2000 les Pistes / Riding zone/ Ski and bike What if I am a beginner? Contact the French Ski School (ESF) to discover the joys of ski touring with a professional at your side. Want to go higher or further? Ski touring pass 13€. One way up Beauregard, Pertuis and Jouty chairlifts to reach Croisse-Baulet, an off-piste, not secured and not marked itinerary. The presence of a ski instructor or a mountain guide is highly recommended, particularly when considering an excursion into an 'off-piste' area. Pay close attention to the snow conditions and weather forecasts. Do not forget to take with you an avalanche transceiver (Arva in french), a snow shovel and a probe. Before going, tell someone where you are planning to go. In mountain, each detail has its own importance. Even if the Crève Cœur itinerary is marked, secured and in an area where the avalanche risk is non-existent, make sure you have all the necessary equipment in your backpack. When you are climbing along ski slopes, please stick to the right hand side, and be aware of those around you.

Come and escape...Put on your touring skis and discover the Combloux part of "Les Portes du Mont-Blanc" ski area!Combloux village and its ski area "Les Portes du Mont Blanc" offers already a large choice of alpine disciplines... And now they are going one step (or slide!) further by offering to mountain fanatics new ski touring routes! - La Ravine à Claudius (km long, m ascents) From the Bouchet car park, go up along the "Pinson" ski run. Cross the road and continue up the "Baghera" ski slope before joining the snowshoeing track under Beauregard chairlift. At the crossroads, turn right for a beautiful climb in the forest before crossing two slopes. Once back in the forest, keep going upwards until you reach the Plaine Joux plateau, then climb along the slope. Your are at La Croix panoramic viewpoint. Continue until you reach the top of Pertuis chairlift. Your are at the highest point of Combloux. Enjoy the stunning panorama including a spectacular view of Mont Blanc before going back down by one of Combloux ski slopes. When to go? All day long...from the slopes opening to their closing. And to go back down? Several slopes possible: the blue slope 'La Croix' for a last forest journey, the red run 'Les Ambourzalles' for sliding pleasure, or if you are playful, you could also be tempted by the 'Blaireau' black slope.....or even the Boarder cross! Where can I rent touring skis ? In any sports shop of the resort! Do not hesitate to ask for advice, our salers will be glad to help you! Mabboux Sport / Marin Sport 2000 les Pistes / Riding zone/ Ski and bike What if I am a beginner? Contact the French Ski School (ESF) to discover the joys of ski touring with a professional at your side. Want to go higher or further? Ski touring pass 13€. One way up Beauregard, Pertuis and Jouty chairlifts to reach Croisse-Baulet, an off-piste, not secured and not marked itinerary. The presence of a ski instructor or a mountain guide is highly recommended, particularly when considering an excursion into an 'off-piste' area. Pay close attention to the snow conditions and weather forecasts. Do not forget to take with you an avalanche transceiver (Arva in french), a snow shovel and a probe. Before going, tell someone where you are planning to go. In mountain, each detail has its own importance. Even if the Crève Cœur itinerary is marked, secured and in an area where the avalanche risk is non-existent, make sure you have all the necessary equipment in your backpack. When you are climbing along ski slopes, please stick to the right hand side, and be aware of those around you.

One of the 7 marked snowshoe routes throughout the Portes du Mont-Blanc area. 1h30 (estimated time given as an indication) 278m drop 4.8km long Departure from the top of the Jaillet gondola to the top of Christomet.Combloux village and its ski area "Les Portes du Mont Blanc" offers already a large choice of alpine disciplines... And now they are going one step (or slide!) further by offering to mountain fanatics new ski touring routes! ... When to go? All day long...from the slopes opening to their closing. And to go back down? Several slopes possible: the blue slope 'La Croix' for a last forest journey, the red run 'Les Ambourzalles' for sliding pleasure, or if you are playful, you could also be tempted by the 'Blaireau' black slope.....or even the Boarder cross! What if I am a beginner? Contact the French Ski School (ESF) to discover the joys of ski touring with a professional at your side. Want to go higher or further? Ski touring pass 13€. One way up Beauregard, Pertuis and Jouty chairlifts to reach Croisse-Baulet, an off-piste, not secured and not marked itinerary. The presence of a ski instructor or a mountain guide is highly recommended, particularly when considering an excursion into an 'off-piste' area. Pay close attention to the snow conditions and weather forecasts. Do not forget to take with you an avalanche transceiver (Arva in french), a snow shovel and a probe. Before going, tell someone where you are planning to go. In mountain, each detail has its own importance. Even if the Crève Cœur itinerary is marked, secured and in an area where the avalanche risk is non-existent, make sure you have all the necessary equipment in your backpack. When you are climbing along ski slopes, please stick to the right hand side, and be aware of those around you.

12 marked ski hiking trails throughout the Portes du Mont-Blanc area.Far from the downhill slopes in a quiet environment, in a preserved environment, you will safely enjoy marked trails dedicated to ski touring. A true sport of nature and freedom in a grandiose setting. Some are common with snowshoeing and pedestrian routes. The descent is done by groomed tracks: no need to be an expert to try the discipline. Ask for the plan and any other information at the checkouts. Routes accessible during ski area opening hours. In case of accident: call 112. Yellow markings for ski touring and purple markings for snowshoeing. Possibility of accompaniment by the ski schools present on the ski area. Possibility of rental of equipment from sports shops. Some recommendations: - Have the right equipment. - Adapt your route to your physical abilities, weather conditions and weather conditions. - You are responsible for your own safety and that of others. - Never leave alone and inform those around you of your itinerary. - Respect the nature and tranquility of the place. The "Portes du Mont-Blanc" teams work for ski touring enthusiasts: damage, marking, security, rescue if necessary... This involvement of the Portes du Mont-Blanc represents a significant investment & a long-term effort to continue to offer nature lovers magnificent ski touring routes. This is why a contribution is suggested to the practitioners: 5€ per day or 50€ in the season. Sold in crates only. One-off rate for all age categories. A gift will be given for any purchase. Ski pass required to access the ski lifts. Possibility to buy a Combloux Rando package to borrow the chairlifts of Beauregard, Pertuis and Jouty (only one climb per facilities). Single rate per day. Free parking. Dedicated car parks from the Jaillet sector: Parking of the Fouettaz and Maisonneuve on the town of Demi-Quartier.

Come and escape...Put on your touring skis and discover the Combloux part of "Les Portes du Mont-Blanc" ski area!Combloux village and its ski area "Les Portes du Mont Blanc" offers already a large choice of alpine disciplines... And now they are going one step (or slide!) further by offering to mountain fanatics new ski touring routes! ... When to go? All day long...from the slopes opening to their closing. And to go back down? Several slopes possible: the blue slope 'La Croix' for a last forest journey, the red run 'Les Ambourzalles' for sliding pleasure, or if you are playful, you could also be tempted by the 'Blaireau' black slope.....or even the Boarder cross! What if I am a beginner? Contact the French Ski School (ESF) to discover the joys of ski touring with a professional at your side. Want to go higher or further? Ski touring pass 13€. One way up Beauregard, Pertuis and Jouty chairlifts to reach Croisse-Baulet, an off-piste, not secured and not marked itinerary. The presence of a ski instructor or a mountain guide is highly recommended, particularly when considering an excursion into an 'off-piste' area. Pay close attention to the snow conditions and weather forecasts. Do not forget to take with you an avalanche transceiver (Arva in french), a snow shovel and a probe. Before going, tell someone where you are planning to go. In mountain, each detail has its own importance. Even if the Crève Cœur itinerary is marked, secured and in an area where the avalanche risk is non-existent, make sure you have all the necessary equipment in your backpack. When you are climbing along ski slopes, please stick to the right hand side, and be aware of those around you.

Come and escape...Put on your touring skis and discover the Combloux part of "Les Portes du Mont-Blanc" ski area!Combloux village and its ski area "Les Portes du Mont Blanc" offers already a large choice of alpine disciplines... And now they are going one step (or slide!) further by offering to mountain fanatics new ski touring routes! - La Crève Cœur (5.8km long, 784m ascents) From the Bouchet car park, go up along the "Pinson" ski run. Cross the road and continue up the "Baghera" ski slope before joining the snowshoeing track under Beauregard chairlift. At the crossroads, turn right for a beautiful climb in the forest before crossing two slopes. Once back in the forest, keep going upwards until you reach the Plaine Joux plateau, then climb along the slope. Your are at La Croix panoramic viewpoint. Continue until you reach the top of Pertuis chairlift. Your are at the highest point of Combloux. Enjoy the stunning panorama including a spectacular view of Mont Blanc before going back down by one of Combloux ski slopes. When to go? All day long...from the slopes opening to their closing. And to go back down? Several slopes possible: the blue slope 'La Croix' for a last forest journey, the red run 'Les Ambourzalles' for sliding pleasure, or if you are playful, you could also be tempted by the 'Blaireau' black slope.....or even the Boarder cross! Where can I rent touring skis ? In any sports shop of the resort! Do not hesitate to ask for advice, our salers will be glad to help you! Mabboux Sport / Marin Sport 2000 les Pistes / Riding zone/ Ski and bike What if I am a beginner? Contact the French Ski School (ESF) to discover the joys of ski touring with a professional at your side. Want to go higher or further? Ski touring pass 13€. One way up Beauregard, Pertuis and Jouty chairlifts to reach Croisse-Baulet, an off-piste, not secured and not marked itinerary. The presence of a ski instructor or a mountain guide is highly recommended, particularly when considering an excursion into an 'off-piste' area. Pay close attention to the snow conditions and weather forecasts. Do not forget to take with you an avalanche transceiver (Arva in french), a snow shovel and a probe. Before going, tell someone where you are planning to go. In mountain, each detail has its own importance. Even if the Crève Cœur itinerary is marked, secured and in an area where the avalanche risk is non-existent, make sure you have all the necessary equipment in your backpack. When you are climbing along ski slopes, please stick to the right hand side, and be aware of those around you.