Ski Mountaneering

Drone (Pointe du)

Description

Outings 4

Map and Tracks 1

Photos and Videos 25

Conditions 4

January 24, 2021 | giolitti | Combe de Drône/ Pointe de Drône

January 24, 2021 | giolitti | Pointe de Drône

January 24, 2021 | giolitti | Grand Combin/ Mont Vélan

January 24, 2021 | giolitti | Combe de Drône/ Bourg-Saint-Bernard

January 24, 2021 | giolitti | Pointe de Drône/ Névé des Capucins

January 24, 2021 | giolitti | Pointe de Drône/ Névé des Capucins/ Fenêtre d'en Haut

January 24, 2021 | giolitti | Sommet Pointe de Drône

January 24, 2021 | giolitti | Combe de Drône

January 24, 2021 | giolitti | Arrête sommitale Pointe de Drône

Details

Vertical drop (m): 998
Starting altitude (m): 1951
Top/Max altitude (m): 2949
Exposure: NE
Ski grade: MS
Route type: Other

Start point

Bourg Saint Bernard

Note

Point of departure: Bourg Saint Bernard 1951m
Elevation gain: 998m
Dislivello in discesa: 998m
Best season: November - March
Difficulty: MS
Aspect of the descent: NE

Approach

From Aosta, make your way towards the Great Saint Bernard tunnel and cross it. As soon as you enter Switzerland, still inside the tunnel, turn left towards the Great Saint Bernard Col. Leave the car in the big parking in front of you.

Description

From the Super Saint-Bernard ski lifts, no longer in use, follow the road towards the Great Saint Bernard col per 300 m, then turn right at Maringo. Cross the Dranse d’Entremont river and start climbing the slope that gives access to the Drône Coombe.

At an elevation of 2400m, keep going towards a large slope, slightly to your left, that gains access to a plateau. Keep going in the less steep bowl, aiming at the foot of the W ridge of the Pointe de Drône. Having reached the ridge, follow the line of the north one towards the summit. Pay attention, your pace will have to be fully steady! You will carry on skis on backpack on this last rocky section. Keep a watchful eye on the cornices, which may abound, according to snowfall.

You may carry out the descent along the steep north face of the Pointe du Drône only if the snowpack is compact, or retracing your steps on the ridge after the summit. In the latter case, it is highly recommended that you leave the skis at the beginning of the ridge before embarking on the last part of the ascent that leads to the top.

This route will delight adventure seekers.

Adventure seekers will float on cloud nine here.

Last revision April 11, 2021
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