Equipped with ski skins, we set off along the brand-new ski-touring track, up to the Pic Vert chairlift at the peak. A 700 m uphill climb awaits for this wild and preserved trail, suitable for beginners, taking ski-tourers into a very different, subdued environment. A getaway far from the crowded ski area, through the woods and across wide-open spaces, where only the soft sound of the skis on the snow and the furtive steps of a chamois break the silence.
Two ‘escape routes’ offer superb views over the Grand Clos high-altitude reservoir to see the mirror-effect on the water, and further in the distance, Serre-Ponçon lake. Experienced ski-tourers will enjoy the last, rather steep section, before arriving at an altitude of 2,230 m and the breath-taking view over the Parpaillon and Ecrins mountains.
Park at the Champ-Lacas car park and then put on your skis at the start of the Charance snowshoe trail.
Continue up through glades and forests, along the Charance snowshoe trail and then turn off towards the Grand Clos reservoir. Pay attention to all signs as there are numerous paths in this area!
From Les Pitchounets (allée des chamois) nursery, take the slope "liaison Réséda" (30m), the access is in the wood on the right. Cut across the Liaison Réséda and then the Clos de Guis ski slopes. Carry on the woods, cut cross Orivette and continue up towards Grand-Clos high-altitude lake.
From Grand-Clos to Myrtilles exit: bypass the reservoir and carry on From le Clotet continue through the undergrowth towards Myrtilles ski slope
From Myrtilles exit to the top of the Pic Vert chairlift: the route gets steeper, with an average gradient of 20% and lots of kick-turns through the forest. After a final flat section, along Myrtilles slope, you will spot Pic Vert chair lift, your final destination. It took ski tourers coming down from here, 4:10 minutes to reach to this point. What about you?
LA TRACE is accessible: From the start of the season until the February school holidays, from 09:00 to 16:30 / From the February school holidays until the end of the season, from 09:00 to 17:00.
You must not ski along the trail or on the ski slopes when the ski lifts are closed, when safety and maintenance operations are being carried out in the resort, and when the “closed” sign prohibits access.
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