The ski resort of Chamrousse had decided to open the main gondola lift for the May bank holidays.

Although I had a great day piste skiing at the start of the season at Chamrousse I'd not been back touring this year.

A chance to look at the avalanche that ripped down to the Col de Porte - Hotel ski lift in January on a risk 5 weekend. The biggest avalanche in 42 years according to the locals.

From the Recoin (Chamrousse 1650m) climb to the top of the ski pistes (Croix de Chamrousse). You can generally avoid most of the ski open ski runs. Descend the run to the lac Robert.

RouteFollow the hiking trail, lots of signs, to the summit. You can't really get lost, the summit cross is visible as you exit the forest.