La Grande Combe

La Grande Combe reaches an elevation of 2782 meters and presents multiple steep faces suitable for winter sports and mountaineering activities throughout the season.

The mountain has long served as a reference point for local shepherds who used its distinct profile to navigate their seasonal migrations across the Alpine pastures.

Local mountaineering clubs regularly organize guided expeditions to the summit, maintaining traditional Alpine climbing practices and safety protocols specific to this region.

Climbers access the summit through a marked trail beginning at 1650 meters, requiring approximately seven hours for a complete round trip during favorable conditions.

The northwestern face features particular snow accumulation patterns that create exceptional skiing conditions from December through March, attracting technical skiing enthusiasts.

Elevation above the sea: 2,782 m

GPS coordinates: 44.50039,6.66844

Latest update: August 18, 2025 19:05