Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Ski touring

Rando-Ski Chalet des Frasses- Pierrot du Col

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6.3 mi
round trip: 2,758 ft
climb: 6,051 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Rando-Ski Chalet des Frasses- Pierrot du Col is an out-and-back ski touring route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It is 3.2 miles each way, 6.3 miles there and back. It runs between about 4,690 ft and 6,050 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,060 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a moderate route. The nearest town is Megève, about 1.5 miles northwest of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Sommet des Salles, Le Christomet and L'Éperon. Cascade de la Belle au Bois is within about 3 miles. For camping, Les Prés d'Arly and Demi-Lune are within about 6 miles. There are 6 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Ski touring crosses avalanche terrain: read the local avalanche bulletin and carry beacon, shovel and probe.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Rando-Ski Chalet des Frasses- Pierrot du Col for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.