Cime Caron

≈ 3 hours
Max. 6 people
Difficulty 2/5
Elevation gain: 300m
An accessible ski touring adventure with spectacular mountain views

Your programme

The day before

  • Contact your instructor to introduce yourselves and prepare for the outing together.
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Morning

  • Meet at 9.15 am at the agreed location
  • As safety is our top priority, we’ll have a quick briefing before we set off to go over your route: snow conditions, weather, etc.
  • Your safety equipment will be handed out by your instructor
  • Set off on the hike
  • Ascent by cable car
  • Set off from Cime Caron towards the Col de la Vallée Etroite: a 1½-hour ascent with a 300-metre climb.
  • Scenic descent through stunning mountain terrain, always within easy reach of the ski area
  • Return to the starting point
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Important
The itinerary is subject to weather and snow conditions. Should the route need to be adapted or the outing cancelled, you will be informed the day before.

Your equipment

Provided by esf Méribel

  • Emergency kit (bag, shovel, avalanche transceiver, probe) provided by esf Méribel
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Please bring

  • Recommended hiking kit
  • warm clothing, hats, gloves
  • sun cream
  • sunglasses
  • water, cereal bars
  • an airbag rucksack if you have one
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Highlights
  • The thrill of your first ski touring ascent
  • Spectacular mountain scenery
  • A reassuring descent close to the ski area

They experienced the adventure

A magnificent route
"This route was a wonderful introduction to ski touring. Everything felt magical, and being able to stay close to the pistes made the descent much less intimidating."
Sophie
Customer