Fantastic day on the Mallisards. Bottom of couloir lacked snow but we were climbing. All the south west slopes were crusty and light cloud stopped the sun melting this.

ClimbFollow the forest trail that leads to the Col de la Saulce. At 1170 meters do not take the path that continues to the right but continue North.

The Pas de la Rousse, East Couloir is almost the last line of the east Chartreuse that I've not skied. It is supposed to be the steepest line in the range.

Climb to the Col de l'AlpeFrom the village of les Prés take the forest road direction in the direction of Pre Orcel.

I wasn't free on the Monday so Chris and I decided on a short trip on Tuesday "faut de mieux".

ClimbFrom Prabert climb the road to the Pont de la Betta turn at around 1300 meters. Descend a short distance to the Pont de la Betta then take a steep forest trail to the left (SE).

Quick trip to show Mike the Comma (Virgule) couloir and the spendid Cirque de l'Aulp du Seuil which are just above his house.

Climb to the summit of the ski runs (watch out for downhill skiers). At the top take the small path the climbs above the ski life to the north-west.

Access: Highway A43-> Saint Jean de Maurienne -> Saint Michel de Maurienne -> Beaune -> Col routier de Beau Plan according to the snow coverDescriptionClimb ENE to the chalets Ste Mar

The col des Ayes from Tencin is  10km covering 704 vertical meters.