Splitboarding in Val Thorens

Sitting high up in the Alps, roughly 50 miles east of Chambery, Val Thorens is the perfect place for a splitboarding adventure. From the massive and high altitude resort, a seemingly endless array of excellent splitboarding opportunities await. Among the most popular options are splitboarding up to Roc du Blanchon (2,747 m), 836 m of vertical gain; Col d’Aussois (2,916 m), 1,005 m of vertical gain; Col du Génépi (2,903 m), 992 m; Col rouge (2,731 m), 820 m of vertical gain; Passage de Rosoire (3,479 m), 1,568 m of vertical gain; and Dôme ou Aiguille de Polset (3326 m or 3501 m), 1415 m or 1590 m. of vertical gain. In Les 3 Vallées, there are also plenty of great options. Among the most popular here is to head up to the top of the Gebroulaz Glacier and enjoy the views before plunging back down into the valley below