Roc Noir de Combeynot, Alpine summit in Ecrins Massif, France
Roc Noir de Combeynot is an Alpine summit in the Ecrins Massif that rises to 3040 meters. The mountain is characterized by steep slopes and rocky terrain that challenge experienced climbers and ski mountaineers seeking technical routes.
The peak in the Oisans range has been explored by mountaineers for decades and developed into a recognized destination for technical climbing. The northeastern route gained prominence over time as ski mountaineers refined their approaches to this challenging terrain.
Mountain guides have passed down their knowledge of Roc Noir de Combeynot routes to new generations of mountaineers through multiple generations.
Access starts at Col du Lautaret at 2030 meters, where parking is available near ski lifts. Spring months offer the safest conditions for ski mountaineering routes, though the terrain requires solid winter mountaineering skills.
The northeastern couloir provides a technical route with a D+ difficulty rating over 1080 meters of elevation gain for ski touring.
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