Mont Vélan is a nice mountain located on the border between Switzerland and Italy. Easily accessible from the Great St Bernard Pass, it is a good ski objective. Mont Vélan and Valsorey Glacier seen from Grand Combin (© P. Gatta)
Pointe de la Terrasse is a small peak South of Barrage d’Emosson (Dam). It is a very popular ski tour in spring when the road to Emosson Dam is open. Pointe de la Terrasse is a perfect balcony offering stunning views over the Mont Blanc Massif. Pointe de la Terrasse. Aiguille Verte in the background …
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I wanted to ski the Haute Route for a while from Verbier to Zermatt, skipping the Chamonix part that I already know. Haute Route: Matterhorn / Cervin (© P Gatta)
Mont Dolent is a 3,820m peak in the Mont Blanc Massif, located at the border between Italy, Switzerland and France. The South Face is a great ski objective. Aiguille de Leschaux and Grandes Jorasses (© P. Gatta)
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There are endless possibilities of ski touring between Argentière and Le Tour, including the famous 2 and 3 cols. This option is a 20 kilometers loop around the Aiguille du Chardonnet. Aiguille Verte seen from below Col du Passon (© P. Gatta)
Today was a simple day of training around Argentière with a good snow and clear sky. Glacier d’Argentière (© P. Gatta)
Short and nice day out despite not so good snow condition in the Northeast face of Col des Cristaux in Mont Blanc Massif. View from Col des Cristaux (© P. Gatta)
I took advantage of great snow conditions to ski down the Northeast face of Les Courtes in Mont Blanc Massif. View from Les Courtes (© P. Gatta)
No matter how many times I have climbed Aiguille d’Argentière, I keep enjoying it. From Les Grands Montets it’s a short and nice ski touring day, from Argentière it’s a long and good training. Summit of Aiguille d’Argentière (© P. Gatta)