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From the Bruson skiing area

From the Bruson skiing area Six Blanc (VS) 2444 m

Difficulty

PD-
Ascent

1 h, 225 m
Descent

1600 m
Exposure

NE, S

The tour begins at the top of the Bruno skiing area. The itinerary goes to Col de Chargerat, ascends on the S face, over a short summit ridge and then to the summit. It is a popular beginner’s tour which includes freeride descents on the north side of the skiing area.

Six Blanc from the Bruson skiing area. © Georges Sanga

Excellent conditions promise a fun descent. © Georges Sanga

From the summit station of the ski lift one goes exactly southward. © Georges Sanga

Magnificent view from the summit ridge to the summits of the region. © Georges Sanga

Aufstieg bei winterlichen Verhältnissen. © Georges Sanga

The tour starts at the summit station of the ski lift. © Georges Sanga

The only somewhat steep passage is the last stretch under the summit. © Georges Sanga

A few steps before the summit. © Georges Sanga

Dusk is falling on Six Blanc. © Georges Sanga

Off we go, down the NE face! © Georges Sanga

Descending the N face in the direction of Bruson. © Georges Sanga

Route description

Skiing area of Bruson - Six Blanc

From the highest point of the Bruno skiing area (ca. 2230 m) descend south-sput-eastward for a short stretch on the ski run. Leave the ski run to ascend the gentle slopes to the right as far as Col de Chargerat (2327 m). From the col, where the view opens southward to Val d’Entremont, turn right and ascend without difficulties the S slope to the summit ridge. Follow the ridge to the summit, staying away from the ridge line (snow cornice).

Descent

On the ascent and the ski runs of Bruson