Ski touring route - L'Almet
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Parking de la Mulaterie
Le Grand-Bornand Chinaillon
74450
Le Grand-Bornand
Intermediate level itinerary from Chinaillon which passes near the lake of La Cour to reach the foot of the Maroly valley and go up to the arrival of the ski lift of Almet. Splendid view on the Aravis chain at the top.
Ski touring, including on marked itineraries, involves risks. It is recommended to equip yourself accordingly (loaded avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe) and to take all the necessary measures before departure: consultation of avalanche risk and weather forecast, information from professionals, informing a friend or family member of your itinerary, charged cell phone, appropriate clothing...
To adopt the right reflexes in the mountain environment, it is recommended to practice with professionals.
Friends hikers, here are some rules to respect on our ski touring / splitboard itineraries:
- Be sure to check before you leave: the opening times of these itineraries may vary and are linked to the opening times of the ski area. The Outalays night itinerary is only open during the night time ski lifts.
- In case of particular conditions, access to these itineraries may be forbidden from time to time. Please respect the signs in place for your safety.
- Make sure you have the necessary safety equipment: avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe, as well as a means of telecommunication to alert the emergency services.
- Follow the signs, you will find orange markers on the routes.
- It is forbidden to go against the normal flow of skiers during the ascent.
- On the way down, use the open and marked trails of the ski area.
For the descent of the Outalays night itinerary, use only the Abondance trail.
- Be back down at the closing of the ski area (5pm). Access to the ski area is forbidden outside of opening hours.
- There are several levels of difficulty, so don't overestimate your abilities.
- You will find more information in this municipal by-law.
To adopt the right reflexes in the mountain environment, it is recommended to practice with professionals.
Friends hikers, here are some rules to respect on our ski touring / splitboard itineraries:
- Be sure to check before you leave: the opening times of these itineraries may vary and are linked to the opening times of the ski area. The Outalays night itinerary is only open during the night time ski lifts.
- In case of particular conditions, access to these itineraries may be forbidden from time to time. Please respect the signs in place for your safety.
- Make sure you have the necessary safety equipment: avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe, as well as a means of telecommunication to alert the emergency services.
- Follow the signs, you will find orange markers on the routes.
- It is forbidden to go against the normal flow of skiers during the ascent.
- On the way down, use the open and marked trails of the ski area.
For the descent of the Outalays night itinerary, use only the Abondance trail.
- Be back down at the closing of the ski area (5pm). Access to the ski area is forbidden outside of opening hours.
- There are several levels of difficulty, so don't overestimate your abilities.
- You will find more information in this municipal by-law.
From 14/12/2024 to 30/03/2025.
Closing at 5:30 pm.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Closing at 5:30 pm.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
In summary
- Reception :
- French
Description
- SITRA services :
- Route BOUCLE
- Route
- 474 Route
- Levels of sporting experience :
- Level red
- Level bue - easy
Localisation
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Parking de la Mulaterie
Le Grand-Bornand Chinaillon
74450
Le Grand-Bornand
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 45.973862
Longitude : 6.457831
Parking at the Châtelet car park.
Departure of the itinerary at the foot of the Châtelet chairlift.
Departure of the itinerary at the foot of the Châtelet chairlift.
Tarifs
Free access.
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Itinerary for advanced skiers open on the evenings of the night lifts from Le Grand-Bornand Chinaillon. Experience night skiing on a marked itinerary. A new "afterwork" concept in Grand Bornand.
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Close to the ski area and the center of Chinaillon via lift.
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Restricted parking area.
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Types :
- Camper van service/reception area
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- Pitch 8
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- The Grand-Bornand Chinaillon
04 80 80 60 50
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Website
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