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Some shared their favorite ski touring routes.
1 - Antoine Capellaro: the Grande Faille in the Bauges mountains
What better place for our photographer than a splendid location for an ideal ski touring outing? Located in the heart of Savoie, the Bauges massif culminates in the Pécloz at 2197m. To get there, we set off from Belledonne, before passing through the magnificent but very narrow Grande Faille, a real corner of paradise for Antoine. Once you've swallowed the 1650m vertical drop, an exceptional panorama awaits you.
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2 - Iwan Schuwey: the Wandflue in Gruyère
of mountains all more captivating visit some more than others. These include the Wandflue in the Gruyère region, in the heart of the Alps. Bernese, is Iwan's favourite route. Starting out from Jaun, you'll have a breathtaking view of the 1100m ascent to the summit. Once at the top, the view of the surrounding region is one of the finest in Switzerland.
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3 - Julia Pellier: Mont Buet in Chamonix
Leaving Vallorcine, Mont Buet may seem a long way off, as evidenced by the 1,700m difference in altitude that separates us from it. Then, as the kilometers go by, the summit gets closer and closer, culminating in a breathtaking view of Mont Blanc that you could touch with the tip of your stick. At the junction of the Chamonix valley and the Cirque de Fer à Cheval, Julia's favorite itinerary has plenty of surprises in store.
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4 - Vincent Defrasne: Mount Rogneux in the Swiss Valais
Of all the expeditions I've done, Mont Rogneux remains my favorite ski touring route. The ideal way to do it is in two stages, so you can enjoy a night in the Brunet hut halfway up the route. Starting from Lourtier, not far from Grand Saint Bernard, you'll set off for 21km with just under 1,800m of ascent. I hope your legs are ready and your edges sharp!
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