Ascent of Grande Casse 3855m with the Tignes Guides

Ascent of Grande Casse 3855m

This is a summit for skiers/snowboarders who are already experienced hikers and know how to use an ice axe and crampons (classic mountaineering equipment).

Ascent of Grande Casse 3855m

It is the summit of the Massif de la Vanoise and can be skied up and down: a must! Depending on your experience and technical level, there are several routes down it: from the classic glacier slope of the big couloirs on the west face, to routes on the north face, and for the most expert, routes on the south face, exclusively on a very steep slope!

Duration

2 days

Technical

4/5 à 5/5

Physics

4/5

Participants

2 max, on entry only

PRIVATE package - Commitment

Personal equipment

Day 1

From Pralognan :

Departure from the car park (1670m) or from the top of the ski lifts (2000m), depending on the season and your preference. We climb up the Vallon de la Glière between the Aiguille de la Vanoise and the Grand Bec to reach the Col de la Vanoise and the refuge of the same name (2517m), where we have dinner and breakfast and spend the night.

Difference in altitude : 840m+
Distance : 4.5Km

From Tignes :

Departure from the top of the Grande Motte cable car (3450m). Off-piste descent via the 3500 couloir or the eastern descent of the Grande Motte Glacier, downhill crossing of the Leisse valley and ascent of the Col de la Vanoise from Entre-deux-eau.

Difference in altitude : 1350m D- of which 1000m on the face | 450m D+.
Distance : 11Km
Slope : 45°

Day 2

Ascent and descent of Grande Casse

Ascent: via the Grands Couloirs glacier

Difference in altitude : D+ 1350m
Distance : 3.5 km
Downhill :

It is possible to descend via the classic Glacier des Grands Couloirs (including 600m- at 45°), and then descend directly to Pralognan.

Difference in altitude : 2200m D-

Or take the same route down to the Col de la Grande Casse (3095m) to switch north to the Rosolin glacier, then climb back up to the Col du Palet to reach Tignes.

Difference in altitude : 2300m D+ and 650m D- to return to Tignes

Or descend the north face from the summit to Tignes:

Difference in altitude : 2900m D- and 600m D+ to return to Tignes
Slope : 50 to 60° max over 800m depending on the route