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Ski touring: La Trace
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The La Trace ski touring route: an adventure on sealskin
©Les Orres - Willy Camus
Les Orres Willy Camus
700 m of positive ascent for this wild and unspoilt itinerary, partially accessible to beginners. An interlude far from the hustle and bustle of the ski area, where only the velvety sound of skis on snow breaks the silence.
Ski touring isn't just for the very best skiers: 2 escape routes allow you to climb less ascent while enjoying splendid views of the Grand Clos reservoir and, in the distance, the Lac de Serre-Ponçon.
Experienced skiers will be delighted to tackle the final, rather steep section, before arriving at 2230 m and enjoying the breathtaking panorama of the Parpaillon massif and the Ecrins.
LA TRACE is open from the start of the season to the February vacations, from 9am to 4:30pm / From the February vacations to the end of the season, from 9am to 5pm. It may be closed at any time by decision of the piste service.
It is forbidden to use LA TRACE and the ski runs outside lift opening hours, during ski area safety operations or when "closed" signs are posted.
At certain times of the year, some parts of the itinerary may be icy. Don't forget your knives (toothed metal accessories attached to the underside of ski bindings to improve grip on icy or hard slopes, in addition to sealskins).
Start Les Orres 1550
Champ Lacas
- Distance: 4.8 km
- Ascent: 700 m
Park at the Champ-Lacas parking lot and put your skis on at the start of the Charance snowshoe trail.
Head up through clearings and forests towards the Grand-Clos water reserve.
Pay close attention to the signs, as there are many paths in this area!
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Departure Les Orres 1650
Resort center
- Distance: 4.2 km
- Ascent: 600 m
From the children's club Les Pitchounets (allée des chamois), turn left and follow the "Réséda liaison" trail for 30m, access to which is in the woods on your right.
The climb zigzags through the woods until you pass the accrobranche park. Cross to the left. Cross the ski slopes Liaison Réséda then Clos de Guis. Continue through the woods, crossing the Orivette trail and heading up towards the Grand-Clos hill reserve.
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First escape
Descent via the green slopes of Silène (1650) then Edelweiss (1550)
From Grand-Clos to the Myrtilles escape route: skirt around the reservoir and continue. From Le Clotet, climb up through the undergrowth, gradually approaching the Myrtilles ski run.
Second escape route
Via the Myrtilles-Edelweiss link then the Edelweiss green trail
From the Myrtilles escape route to the top of the Pic Vert chairlift: the itinerary straightens out: you follow a series of forest conversions, with an average gradient of 20%. A final flat spot along the Myrtilles piste brings you to the Pic Vert chairlift, your finishing point.
Those of you coming down have taken 4:10 minutes to get here. How about you?
Recommendations Before you set off
- The trace is an unmarked, unsecured itinerary that can only be skied uphill, by ski touring or splitboard.
- You use this trail at your own risk. Respect the municipal by-law and safety instructions.
- If you are a beginner, it is strongly recommended that you are supervised by a professional.
- Before setting off, check the weather and snow conditions (including avalanche risk).
- Make sure you bring your own safety equipment : avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe, first-aid kit, etc.
- Payclose attention to the signs and markings along the trail.
- Be careful when crossing ski slopes: you do not have priority. It is forbidden to go back up along the ski slopes (unless you are invited to do so by La Trace signage).
- Beyond the Myrtilles escape route, La Trace is for experienced skiers only.
- For the descent, take the slopes in the ski area adapted to your level.
- You are in a natural environment: respect the mountain flora and fauna by limiting noise and taking your garbage with you. Stay on the trail.
- You should not use the track if you are not insured for downhill skiing and ski touring.
