Once you've reached the top of the Pic Blanc gondola or cableway, you can quickly leave the resort side of things behind and reach the Col du Lac Blanc. From here, the long Plan des Cavales, a high-altitude plateau, takes you up to some of the most emblematic
itineraries.
About : Freerando from the 2nd section of the Pic Blanc gondola – Alpe d’Huez
This freerando starting point is located on the Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine ski area:
Nestled on the Grandes Rousses massif, the site has magical potential for inventing free rando itineraries. The
The massif, oriented north/south with the Pic Blanc and its cable car access to the summit, offers us an immense number of original compositions.
east-facing descents for a wild atmosphere, and west-facing descents to reach the resorts of Vaujany,
Oz-en-Oisans or Alpe d'Huez, and more glacial routes to the north.
ITINERARIES from the 2nd section of the Pic Blanc gondola lift
- Col du Lac Blanc (2722 m) > Pyramide
Climb the east face and descend the west face to enjoy exceptional terrain in a wilderness setting. The possibilities are endless, so it's up to you.
- Col du Lac Blanc (2722 m) > west face of Pic Bayle
A slightly steeper, more technical route to the summit of Pic Bayle (3466 m), the massif's highest peak, just a metre higher than Pic de l'Etendard.
/! IMPORTANT
Ski touring is a high-risk activity, for which all skiers are responsible. Please follow the ANENA safety guidelines: anena.org
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To access the 2nd section of the Pic Blanc gondola: lift pass required.