Mont Tantané, from the Artaz car park

Introduction

A very wide route in the lower part. The section that leads to the ridge is very steep and requires well-treaded snow. The ridge can normally be traversed without skis.

Description

From the hamlet of Artaz, pass between the houses (normally on foot) beside the fountain. When you reach the road again, follow a small snowy road to the right that leads to the upper part of the ski slopes. Skirting the slopes, turn left and then, at a group of huts, take a steep forest road on the right. Follow it to the end, continue on the level along the track of a footpath until reaching the valley that descends to Promiod. Descend a few metres and cross to the left until passing a hut. Continue along wide, gentle slopes to enter the valley to the right of the Tantané. Keeping away from the steep south-east slope, climb up a very steep section to the ridge. Leave your skis behind and continue along the ridge to the summit.