Itinéraire de ski de randonnée alpin - Itinéraire nocturne - Les Communailles / Sommet du Mont Joux

Medium
1h45min
3km
+555m
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Description

Enjoy a unique ski touring experience under the stars! Set off from Les Communailles for a climb at sunset facing Mont Blanc.
Once at the summit, get ready for a descent under the stars with your headlamp.

The route starts at Les Communailles. You will climb the Orgères trail and the Grand Montaz trail to Mont Joux. Enjoy the calm of the evening during the ascent and an exceptional view of Mont Blanc and Mont Joly at dusk.

Marking

Follow the markers provided for all itineraries yellow nordic skiing

Map references

Amenities

Guided steps

Departure: Communailles ski lift

On the way up, follow the blue Orgères run.

Continue on this same run after passing the Communailles ski lift arrival point.

At the next intersection, turn left and leave the red Rolles run on your right.

Then, at the next intersection, below Mont Joux, continue your ascent on the blue Grand Montaz slope.

BE CAREFUL at this intersection! Do not follow the yellow ski markings on your right. This sign corresponds to the Les Communailles - La Croix chairlift daytime route. Continue on the Grand Montaz slope!

At the next intersection, turn right and follow the Evasion ski lift along the slope to the summit of Mont-Joux.

For the descent, take the same route as for the ascent.

Address
22 route des Orgères, Les Communailles, 74170, Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
Opening
From 20/12 to 01/04 on Tuesday and Friday between 5 pm and 9 pm. Please check with the Tourist Office before your, activity, to find out the current access conditions. Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

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Address
22 route des Orgères, Les Communailles, 74170, Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
Opening
From 20/12 to 01/04 on Tuesday and Friday between 5 pm and 9 pm. Please check with the Tourist Office before your, activity, to find out the current access conditions. Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.