The Pic Chaussy by ski touring
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Three descents to the Col des Mosses from the Pic Chaussy at an altitude of 2'351m!
Once the domain of off-piste skiing, the summit has regained the charms of solitude. The slopes of the peak, however, have not changed. The 360° panorama of the Pic Chaussy offers an amazing view, so put on your skis and climb to the top! A great combination of climbing from the north, descending from the south to the "La Première" chalets and then retracing your steps to the summit. Then descend the N combe or the superb W combe to the start of the Voëttes road.
Practical Information
RECOMMENDATIONS - duration: 4 hours for each route - difference in altitude: 900m - accessible between January and April (subject to weather conditions) DIFFICULTY - descent S PD, S3 sustained at the top, risk of couloirs from mid-day. - descent W AD, S4 sustained at the beginning, then S3; risk of avalanches. Descent N PD, S2 - slope : The W descent is the steepest: 37° average over 400m - note: the middle part of the W descent is covered with varnish - consult the avalanche zones before going up the mountain. ACCESS - access by postal bus from Château-d'Œx to the Col des Mosses (stop "Col des Mosses")
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Three descents to the Col des Mosses from the Pic Chaussy at an altitude of 2'351m!
Once the domain of off-piste skiing, the summit has regained the charms of solitude. The slopes of the peak, however, have not changed. The 360° panorama of the Pic Chaussy offers an amazing view, so put on your skis and climb to the top! A great combination of climbing from the north, descending from the south to the "La Première" chalets and then retracing your steps to the summit. Then descend the N combe or the superb W combe to the start of the Voëttes road.
Practical Information
RECOMMENDATIONS - duration: 4 hours for each route - difference in altitude: 900m - accessible between January and April (subject to weather conditions) DIFFICULTY - descent S PD, S3 sustained at the top, risk of couloirs from mid-day. - descent W AD, S4 sustained at the beginning, then S3; risk of avalanches. Descent N PD, S2 - slope : The W descent is the steepest: 37° average over 400m - note: the middle part of the W descent is covered with varnish - consult the avalanche zones before going up the mountain. ACCESS - access by postal bus from Château-d'Œx to the Col des Mosses (stop "Col des Mosses")