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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful winter sports in the Rhône-Alpes
Ski Touring
· Haute-Savoie
Aiguille des Chamois (2.902m) ab Liftstation Floria
recommended route
Difficulty
AD+
difficult
10.5 km
2:24 h
566 m
1,099 m
Anspruchsvolle aber landschaftlich eindrucksvolle Tour, bis unterhalb der Aiguille des Chamois.
Ski Touring
· Haute-Savoie
Aiguille des Grand Montets (3.295m) über's Col des Rachasses ab Bergstation De Bochard
recommended route
Difficulty
PD+
moderate
8.6 km
4:00 h
559 m
1,267 m
Sehr schöne und nicht allzu schwierige Skitour auf den Grand Montets mit Liftunterstützung.
Ski Touring
· Samoëns
Pointe de Ressassat 2220m von Samoens
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
12.7 km
4:30 h
1,275 m
1,275 m
Feine Skitour auf den Pointe de Ressassat 2220m von Samoens aus durch den Wald mit tollen Ausblicken ab dem Höhenpunkt 1765m. Weiter auf dem westseitigen Gratplateau entlang zum Gipfel.
Cross-Country Skiing
· Ain
Les Prés d’en Haut - Green cross-country ski trail
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Open
5.4 km
0:45 h
79 m
79 m
The green trail "Les Prés d’En Haut" promises to satisfy all types of skiers: fun and technique for all levels on a 5.5km loop (passing through forest, valleys, and high meadows with clear views)
Cross-Country Skiing
· Ain
Cross country track on Plateau de Retord: La Cuaz
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
7.4 km
1:00 h
77 m
75 m
The Plateau de Retord includes 150 km of cross-country skiing trails starting from Plans d'Hotonnes, La Chapelle de Retord, and Cuvery.
Cross-Country Skiing
· Ain
Easy cross country track on Plateau de Retord
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
4 km
0:35 h
37 m
38 m
The Plateau de Retord includes 150 km of cross-country ski trails starting from Plans d'Hotonnes, Chapelle de Retord, and Cuvery.
Cross-Country Skiing
· Ain
Cross country track on Plateau de Retord: Le Tour du Retord
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
22.5 km
2:45 h
359 m
341 m
The Plateau de Retord includes 150 km of cross-country ski trails starting from Plans d'Hotonnes, La Chapelle de Retord and Cuvery.
Cross-Country Skiing
· Ain
Cross country skiing track of Plateau de Retord: Les Clarines
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
16.4 km
2:00 h
245 m
232 m
The Plateau de Retord includes 150 km of cross-country ski trails starting from the Plans d'Hotonnes, the Chapelle de Retord, and Cuvery.
Cross-Country Skiing
· Ain
Cross country skiing track of Plateau de Retord: Les Balcon des Plans
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
9.2 km
1:20 h
165 m
165 m
The Plateau de Retord includes 150 km of cross-country ski trails starting from Plans d'Hotonnes, La Chapelle de Retord, and Cuvery.
Cross-Country Skiing
· Ain
Cross country skiing track on Plateau de Retord: Les Ruches
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
5.7 km
0:55 h
115 m
115 m
The Plateau de Retord includes 150 km of cross-country ski trails departing from Plans d'Hotonnes, Chapelle de Retord, and Cuvery.
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Chamonix - Aiguilles Rouges - Col du Belvédère by Brian
Photo: Brian Wegner, Community
Photo: Brian Wegner, Community
March 14, 2025
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Sehr schöne skitour mit anspruchsvoller Abfahrt nur für geübte Fahrer geeignet , es ist Vorsicht im oberen Teil der Abfahrt geboten ( hohe Lawinen Gefahr ) 60 Meter Seil reicht ( mit crux ) 60 Meter halb Seile ohne crux insgesamt eine sehr schöne skitour
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Machilly - Signal des Voirons by Mateusz
Photo: Mateusz Imiołek, Community
Photo: Mateusz Imiołek, Community
Photo: Mateusz Imiołek, Community
May 26, 2024
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Community
Great idea - funny enough we did the same mistakes following (not following) the trail
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