Les Frasses - Combe du Scex - Les Chaux
Intermediate
1h40min
2.6km
+419m
-11m
Description
A ski touring route, from Les Frasses in Gryon to the arrival of the cable-car in Les Chaux.
This challening itinerary, which requires good fitness, starts from the car park of Les Frasses.
After carefully crossing the main ski slope, go up along the edge of the forest for a few hundred metres, then enter the edge on the left.
Climb up and continue straight, staying below the ski slope. Then, cross the slope carefully and follow it to the right before ascending again to the right, heading towards the Combe du Scex.
From there, it is possible to continue the route to the Croix des Chaux, following the ski run. Be careful, do not climb on the piste!
Descent via the ski run and the popular Les Chaux - Barboleuse run.right before going up on the right to the Combe du Scex.
Continue up along the Plan Métroz ski lift until you reach the Chaux cable car.
Transport
Access to the start
From Barboleuse, take the route des Frasses to the car park.
From the car park, cross an alpine ski run for a few dozen metres (be careful) then arrive on a groomed run shared with cross-country skiers and pedestrians. You are at the start of the itinerary.
Safety and environment
- The Rando Parc may only be used by those who possess the necessary technical abilities, fitness and equipment.
- The routes are signposted but not patrolled, use at your own risk. There are no safety patrols working on the ascending tracks at any time.
- The runs are closed outside operating hours of the ski and gondola lifts (before 8:30 a.m. and after 5 p.m.). Caution: Snow groomers equipped with traction cables may be operating in the area – risk of death!
- Don’t leave any garbage behind, show consideration for the natural environment and the property owners of the land used! The forest is an undisturbed wildlife habitat, so please stay on the marked trails
- The Gryon Tourist Office decline all responsibility in case of any accidents. Please follow the safety guidelines.