Les Jordières ski touring itinerary
Walk through the Crot forest. Departure at the base of the Prodains cable car, arrival at the top of the Prodains cable car.
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Are you a nature lover in search of wide open spaces? Try ski touring !
*At the bottom of the page, find the GPX files for the Vanné and Jordières hikes.
So what is ski touring ? It’s travelling across mountainous countryside… on skis! Instead of hiking shoes you’ll need specific equipment: articulated shoes, lighter skis, dual-position bindings (uphill/downhill) and synthetic « sealskins » to give grip to your skis. Then you’re ready for the great outdoors, to follow the effort of the climb with a very enjoyable descent.
Avoriaz 1800 has 3 trails set aside entirely for ski touring skiers and leading to the legendary Arare ridge! Starting at Place Jean Vuarnet or the bottom of the Prodains Express cable car, follow the specific waymarkers. Remember to equip yourself with suitable gear and take with you a snack and a thermos of hot tea to enjoy at the summit!
What about snowboarders ?
The splitboard has become fairly popular over the last few years. The splitboard is a specific type of snowboard which divides lengthways into two pieces that are used with sealskins on uphill slopes. The pieces are then put back together and used as a snowboard on the descent across untouched, wide open spaces covered in powder snow.
Some Safety Guidelines:
The itineraries are only accessible during the ski area’s opening hours and according to their conditions, which are available via:
- Information boards located at the start of the itineraries.
- The website: www.skipass-avoriaz.com/infos/pistes.
- The Avoriaz Up&Down app.
Itinerary use is strictly prohibited during avalanche control phases.
Information, signage, and markings must be followed. Sufficient alpine skiing skills are required to descend back to the starting point via the slopes (descending against the itinerary direction is prohibited).
Itinerary use is under the responsibility of participants, and insurance is recommended to cover potential rescue costs.
Our trails for ski touring :
Find detailed information on all our hikes and download the PDF or GPX file for your chosen hike.
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Avoriaz Up & Down
Available on Android and iOS, the Avoriaz Up and Down app allows you to check:
- Real-time openings and closures
- Waiting times
- Weather
- The piste map
- All useful contact numbers!
Detailed ski touring itineraries
Organize your ski touring trips more easily by discovering more details about our itineraries. Route, distance, elevation gain, ... everything is mentioned.
Our professionals accompany you
Cross-country skiing and splitboarding are mountain sports. They require suitable equipment, knowledge of the mountain environment, and skiing/snowboarding techniques of at least intermediate level. If in doubt, ask a professional to accompany you in order to ensure your safety.
