From the village of the Poingt Ravier (1646m), head west to the Fouche huts(2100m). Pass just to the north of the the Crey du Meigno to reach the pas de Pertuité (2527m).

The Couloirs du Midi are five north facing couloirs that form the "extreme skiing" area of the ski resort of les Karellis.

RouteFrom the Clots car park head south into the Fauge valley in the direction of the Combe Charbonnière (signpost) to the west slopes of the Gerbier.

AccessN90 from Grenoble/Chambery, St Pierre d'Albigny, D911 to Ecole, follow signs for the Vallee de Bellevaux. Parking after the path to Notre Dame de Bellevaux at 870 meters depending on the snow.

RouteFrom the hamlet of Lieulever (Tiouleve), continue to the bridge at Rouelles, cross the bridge and turn SE and cross pastures in the direction of the stream that descends from Mont Bellacha (avala

RouteFrom St Honoré (1505m) follow the summer path. Be careful of the slopes to your right as there is a risk of avalanche/purges. Continue towards the Lac de Charlet, at Pt.

If possible park at the hairpin bend at (altitude 610m, viewpoint and picnic table) where the botanical trail begins. This is after the usual point of road closure for winter at le Poteau.