![]() National map of Switzerland, Sheet 1366 (Mont Vélan): 1:25.000i Alpine clubsĬlub Alpino Italiano (CAI), Sezione di Aosta: Tel. National map of Switzerland, Sheet 1346 (Chanrion): 1:25.000 National map of Switzerland, Sheet 5027 T (Grand St. Meridiani Montagne: Grand Combin Carta/Tour des Combins in six days / all huts, all important phone numbers: 1:40.000 (with detailed plan 1:15.000) ![]() Società delle Guide della Valpelline: Tel. Pierre passing by the Chalet d’Amont.Ī.I.A.T. The following morning, descend directly to Bourg St. Finally, descend to the Valsorey hut (3037m). After climbing the western crag, at grade III, you reach Col du Meitin (3611m). Crossing the north-western crest you eventually reach the main summit, the Grand Combin de Grafeneire (4314m). At this point the glacier has an inclination of approximately 40-50 degrees. The track crosses the Glacier de Corbassière on the left flank, follow it as you bypass an area of crevasses, between 2800m -2900 m and finally, turning first right and then left, you reach Plateau du Déjuner. The trailhead for this route is Cabane de Panossière. For this climb full alpine gear (crampons, ice axes, rope and harness) is needed. Less experienced climbers must be accompanied by alpine guides. Open from the beginning of July to the end of September, SAC-CAS.Ĭlimbing the Grand Combin This route is only for experienced climbers and solely in optimal weather conditions. ![]() Just before Mauvoisin, take the road to Lake de Mauvoisin (1961m), go past the dam and walk steadily uphill to the foot of the icy La Ruinette (3875m), on the way to the Cabane de Chanrion (2462m).Ĭab. Follow the steep winding path all the way to the beautiful Alpe Tseumette. You will never forget the view of the Grand Combin. Leaving the hut, follow the lateral moraine and climb up the Col des Otanes at 2846m. On the fourth day you reach the highest point of the route, at almost 2900 metres. Bagnoud à Panossière – La Tseumette – Mauvoisin – Les Fontanes – Lac de Tsofeiret – Cab. Those wishing to do so must be experienced climbers, otherwise an Alpine guide is necessary.Ĭabane F.X. On the fourth day it is possible to opt for the climbing route over the massif. The path on the Grand Combin is well waymarked and visible even in bad weather conditions. Even though the maximum daily height gain during the tour is 1000m, you need to consider that each journey may take from 7,5 – 8 hours carrying heavy rucksacks. Skills required:This tour requires fitness, endurance and careful footwork. The Grand Combin massif is often overshadowed by the more popular four-thousanders of the Western Alps (Monte Bianco/Mont Blanc, Monte Rosa, Mount Cervino/Matterhorn), consequently you are not likely to find many crowded huts and mostly you will enjoy the extraordinary beauty of the landscape in peace and quiet. This tour takes you to Switzerland and Italy, giving you the opportunity to learn more about the cultures and traditions of these countries. During this 6-day trekking journey you will not be climbing any of the three major summits, nevertheless this will not make your experience any less spectacular. From a climber’s point of view, even the most experienced one, this massif with its rocky peaks, sharp crests, countless crevasses and dangerous ice bridges, is very demanding. Route descriptions: The Grand Combin massif forms one of the most breathtaking landscapes of the Pennine Alps, its major summits, Grand Combin de Valsorey, GC de Grafeneire and GC de la Tsessette all rising to more than 4000 metres.
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