The Best Backcountry Skiing Routes in Megeve - Les Contamines

Despite the fact that this tour is located in a valley slap bang between two busy ski resorts (Megeve and Praz Sur Arly), it has a surprisingly charming and remote feel....

Starting in the Megève ski area, this is a popular accessible, fun and varied itinerary with some of the best views in the region! With 1,025m of elevation gain, the Grande Croisse Baulet is an ideal objective for a variety of motivations from fast and light mountain athletes looking for a quick smash and grab half day tour to newbie ski tourers looking to hone their skills on a well-accessed route with a remote summit reward....

If you're in Megève and need a bit of exercise, snow and views, this is the route for you. It starts at the foot of the lift system and finishes just over 700 metres higher at the beautifully situated peak of L'Alpette - one of the finest viewpoints in Megève....