What's special about this massif is that there are few ski resorts or mountain huts, which makes the adventure all the more interesting.
Our 4-day ski tour will take you on a loop around the north-eastern part of the Bauges, from Seythenex to Jarsy, via the massif's most beautiful peak: the Pecloz at 2,197 m.
The Alpine character will not be outdone, and you will need to demonstrate a certain ease on skis to slalom between the fir trees and on the narrow valley floor slopes.
Ridges like the one leading to the summit of Les Arlicots will add a touch of easy mountaineering to our adventure in this mysterious UNESCO World Heritage site.
Day 1: Departure from La Sambuy resort (where there is no longer a chairlift) to ski the north-west face of La Petite Sambuy via the "Banc de la Linguale", one of the most beautiful descents in the northern Pre-Alps with a view of Lake Annecy. We then ski to the Col d'Orgeval / Overnight in an unguarded hut - Wild ambience guaranteed.
D+= +1100 / D-=603m
Day 2 = Departure from the Orgeval Ascent of Mont de la Coche, a delicate and technical ascent without being too difficult (possibility of including another descent on the west face of Arcalod) "Dessous de l'Arcalod".
D+= 411 m D-=-1000 m
Overnight in a valley gîte
Day 3= Departure from Combe aux Chevaux then Arlicots and Mont Pécloz depending on conditions.
D+=1894m / D-=1924mA magnificent ride that takes us over easy ridges to descend a beautiful wild combe before we reach the emblematic summit of the Bauges.
(It is possible to shorten the stage by only doing the Pécloz or Arlicot, in which case the D+ = 1315m).
Overnight in a valley gîte
Day 4 = Departure from the refuge towards the Point de la Grande Chaurionde via the Coutarse hut, then return to Sambuy.
A wild itinerary to return home, taking in one of the most beautiful descents in the Bauges, "la Grande Chaurionde", after first climbing its southern ridge.
D+=1290m /D-=962m