The Best Backcountry Skiing Routes in Les Contamines

The relatively obscure Tré la Tête basin at the far west end of the Mont Blanc Massif has a hidden wealth of beautiful peaks and interesting ski terrain. The descent of the Armancette Glacier is one of the more popular itineraries, and with good reason....

The second most popular Les Contamines tour (after the Col de la Fenêtre) this is a gem. The scenery you pass through is fantastic, the skiing is great and the approach is short and scenic....

Of the 3 cols which are regularly skied from the Les Contamintes lifts, this is the toughest one to reach and offers the best skiing. All in all, this is an exceptional ski tour which has everything you look for in a mountain journey....

Ski tours don't come much easier to access than this, and the effort:reward ratio is pretty good too. Start at the top of the Bûche Croisée chairlift and make a slightly tricky traverse south into the wild, open terrain that lies behind the Les Contamines ski area....