Ski Touring in the Hautes-Alpes
The Hautes-Alpes are one of the best destinations for ski touring in France, offering an exceptional variety of terrain ranging from gentle beginner-friendly tours to steep couloirs, high-alpine glaciers and classic ski mountaineering routes. Located in the heart of the French Southern Alps, the region benefits from abundant sunshine, reliable snow conditions and some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in Europe.
Whether you’re looking for a short morning ascent, a classic summit, a multi-day ski traverse or a technical couloir, the Hautes-Alpes offer endless possibilities. Iconic areas such as the Écrins National Park, Queyras, Briançon, Serre Chevalier, La Grave, Ceillac and the Dévoluy provide outstanding ski touring throughout the winter and spring seasons.
Our Hautes-Alpes ski touring guide brings together the best routes across the region. Each itinerary includes a detailed route description, topographic map, GPX track, elevation profile, technical difficulty, avalanche exposure, access information and practical tips to help you plan your tour safely.
From easy backcountry tours to demanding ski mountaineering objectives, discover the finest ski touring routes in the Hautes-Alpes and plan your next adventure in one of the world’s premier backcountry skiing destinations.
Devoluy Geojolie A Skis
Tete De Garnesier 4
Tour Des Agards 2
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