{"id":3551,"date":"2025-09-12T16:49:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T14:49:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beendiz.com\/snocool\/?p=3551"},"modified":"2026-05-12T22:03:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T20:03:08","slug":"le-glattier-itinerary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beendiz.com\/snocool\/en\/blog\/le-glattier-itinerary\/","title":{"rendered":"Le Glattier in Tignes: A Scenic Off-Piste Descent Facing Lac du Chevril (Dam\u2019s lake)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Short but Striking Descent O<\/strong><strong>verlooking an Alpine Lake<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Le Glattier<\/strong> is a short but visually stunning <strong>off-piste descent<\/strong> on the <strong>south-facing slopes of Tignes<\/strong>, offering sweeping views over <strong>Lac du Chevril<\/strong>. Accessed from the top of the <strong>Chaudanne chairlift<\/strong>, this route gives you the sensation of skiing above the shimmering turquoise lake, surrounded by snowy alpine peaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With <strong>470 <\/strong><strong>metres<\/strong><strong> of vertical drop<\/strong>, it\u2019s not the longest line in the resort, but it stands out for its dramatic setting, natural reliefs, and the sense of isolation it provides. This route is best suited to <strong>advanced and expert skiers and snowboarders<\/strong> who can confidently navigate uneven terrain and manage a return via the valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/beendiz.com\/snocool\/en\/ski-snowboard-lessons-tignes\/off-piste-skiing-in-tignes\"><u>Join a guided off-piste session in Tignes<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Quick Access from the Chaudanne Chairlift<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start from the <strong>top of the Chaudanne chairlift<\/strong> at 2430m. From there, head southwest, directly facing the <strong>Lac du Chevril<\/strong> far below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The descent begins with <strong>open slopes<\/strong>, allowing you to choose your line freely. As you move further down, the terrain becomes <strong>more enclosed<\/strong>, with features and relief changes that require precise reading and adaptation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Visually Striking Descent<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What makes <strong>Le <\/strong><strong>Glattier<\/strong> so memorable is the <strong>spectacular scenery<\/strong>. Throughout the descent, your eyes are drawn to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The shimmering blue waters of <strong>Lac du <\/strong><strong>Che<\/strong><strong>vril<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rugged <strong>rocky walls<\/strong> framing the route<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>southern light<\/strong> that amplifies the contrast between snow and lake<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many riders pause mid-run to take photos\u2014the illusion of skiing above a lake is simply too striking to ignore. But despite its beauty, this is a <strong>real off-piste line<\/strong>, with real risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Technical Exit Route<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After following the natural gully down, the descent ends near the <strong>Glattier road tunnel<\/strong>, by the departmental road linking <strong>Tignes to Tignes 1800<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll&nbsp;need&nbsp;to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Carefully descend the final snowbank or icy slope near the tunnel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cross over to the <strong>shuttle stop<\/strong> on the roadside<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Return to the ski area via the <strong>Tignes shuttle <\/strong><strong>free <\/strong><strong>bus<\/strong> (Tignes Le Lac \u2013 Tignes 1800)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This exit outside the lift network requires planning\u2014especially in bad weather or if you&rsquo;re tired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Technical Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start<\/strong>: Top of Chaudanne chairlift \u2013 2430m<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Finish<\/strong>:\u00a0Glattier tunnel \u2013 approx. 1960m<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vertical <\/strong><strong>drop<\/strong>: 470m<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aspect<\/strong>: South to South-West<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: 45 mins to 1h30 depending on conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Level<\/strong>: Advanced to Expert<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gear<\/strong>: Avalanche beacon (DVA), shovel, probe, helmet and airbag recommended.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Return<\/strong>: Shuttle from the lake road to Tignes \u2013 Tignes 1800<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/beendiz.com\/snocool\/en\/ski-snowboard-lessons-tignes\/off-piste-skiing-in-tignes\"><u>Learn how to plan safe autonomous routes in our off-piste courses in Tignes<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is Le Glattier for You?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This route is recommended for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Experienced skiers<\/strong> seeking a scenic, lesser-known line<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Confident snowboarders<\/strong> comfortable with natural terrain and transitions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Freeriders<\/strong> looking for a remote experience without ski lift access at the end<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avoid&nbsp;this route if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You\u2019re a <strong>begin<\/strong><strong>ner in off-piste skiing<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Snow coverage is <strong>poor<\/strong> or avalanche risk is <strong>high<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re <strong>unfamiliar with the exit<\/strong> and don\u2019t have a clear plan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/beendiz.com\/snocool\/en\/ski-instructors\/ski-instructors-tignes\/\"><u>Rely on our instructors in Tignes to guide and adapt the route to your level<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Love Wild Descents and Grand Views? <\/strong><strong>Explore <\/strong><strong>More:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/beendiz.com\/snocool\/en\/blog\/grande-motte-north-face\"><u><strong>North Face of the Grande Motte<\/strong><\/u><\/a> \u2013 For expert freeriders only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/beendiz.com\/snocool\/en\/blog\/couloirs-des-tufs\"><u><strong>Couloirs des <\/strong><\/u><u><strong>Tufs<\/strong><\/u><\/a> \u2013 Steep lines above the lake<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/beendiz.com\/snocool\/en\/blog\/off-piste-guide-tignes-oreilles-de-mickey\"><u><strong>Oreilles de Mickey<\/strong><\/u><\/a> \u2013 Sharp ridgelines between Tignes and Val d\u2019Is\u00e8re<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/beendiz.com\/snocool\/en\/ski-snowboard-lessons-tignes\/\"><u>Browse all off-piste options in Tignes<\/u><\/a>\u00a0<br>\ud83d\udc49\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.snocool.com\/en\/\"><u>Return to Snocool homepage<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Short but Striking Descent Overlooking an Alpine Lake Le Glattier is a short but visually stunning off-piste descent on the south-facing slopes of Tignes, offering sweeping views over Lac du Chevril. 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