This snowkite spot is part of the Magic Pass network. If you have a Magic Pass subscription, you have access to the ski lifts of this resort included in your pass. The Magic Pass includes more than 80 ski resorts in French-speaking Switzerland and allows you to ski or ride unlimited.
Le Chasseron is a nice freeride spot located on a ridge that makes it a relatively large spot depending on the wind direction. Access is easy during the season with the ski lifts, and the webcam allows you to quickly check the conditions.
Access is either via the ski lifts (Avattes II) by taking a one-hour pass, or I believe you can also take just the lift to the top. If Avattes II is closed, you can also take Avattes I and then walk 5 minutes toward the summit, then launch your kite and reach the spot via the ridges. Depending on the wind, this can be a bit tricky because you have to pass between the ridge and the arrival of the Avattes II ski lift. If the resort is closed, you can access via the hiking trail that's slightly above the upper parking lot. It takes about 1 hour of skinning up to reach the bottom of the spot.
Spot type
Resort (Ski lift access)
Altitude
1607m
Spot opening date
Open all year round
Spot currently open :-)
Parking
You can park in the Les Rasses resort parking lot. Parking is free, but on nice weekends, it's better not to come too late, or you'll have to walk quite a bit to access the resort.
Hazards
The main danger of this spot is the cliffs that border the upper part of the ridges. But with a bit of margin, it's a very safe spot. Some rocks, some pine trees, some barriers, but nothing too serious. The blue ski run passes at the bottom of the spot for the return to the resort, so avoid riding on it and disturbing skiers.
Wind specificities
The spot works well with North East to South orientations. It's especially at the end of the bise wind when it turns East that the spot reveals its full potential.
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