Ski Areas > Northern Alps > Belledonne > le Fond de France > Col Du Tepey Via La Plagne Vaumard
From la Martinette climb the wooded track towards the Combe Madame. At 1750 meters turn south onto the Plagne Vaumard bowl which climbs to the col some 700 meters higher up. It is possible to climb to the Col d'Arguille at 2755 m.
| Mountain Range | Belledonne |
|---|---|
| Summit | Col du Tepey |
| Altitude | 2716meters |
| Orientation | West |
| Starting Altitude | 1070 meters |
| Vertical | 1640 meters |
| Maps | Carte IGN TOP 25 3335 ET |
| GPS Waypoint | |
| GPS Route | Google-Earth:Rocher-Blanc |
| Grade[1] | Danger: 1, Climb: PD+, Ski: 2.2 |
| Comments | A route to do early in the day in spring |
| Snowboarders | The forest track is narrow |
| Equipment | Ski crampons for the Plagne Vaumard |
| Road Access | le Fond de France |
| Refuges | Combe Madame Refuge |
| Author | david 1 Dec 2005 |
Alone in the Combe du Tepey... a drame, just some chamois at the top of the ridge. The route climbs nicely. Quite a bit of snow in the forest but it is prudent to walk the last steep section which is narrow and well tracked. The ski conditions were okay, dense powder in the shade and compact powder above the refuge if you look for it. Watch out for hidden rocks.
Contributed by Anny on the 22 December 2005
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