Magnificent and vast mid-mountain spot (1,724m), overlooked by the Petit and Grand Bargy, as well as the Pic de Jallouvre. No particular danger that I'm aware of.
Allow 1.5 to 2 hours of hiking (touring skis or snowshoes) to get there (575m elevation gain).
The spot is slightly hilly. The slope faces southwest, making it very pleasant in SW wind. Avoid foehn winds which come over the mountain range and are therefore very gusty. Also avoid the Bise (north wind) which, surprisingly, barely reaches the spot (except sometimes when there's a north current at altitude).
Drive up through Mont-Saxonnex to Morsullaz, to the end of the authorized road, where you'll find the last parking area (with a refreshment bar that looks nice and even public toilets... luxury). From there, take the road that continues uphill (it serves the 3-4 higher chalets but is not authorized for other vehicles), then put on your skis and head up the slope to the left. From there, follow the track and you'll reach the pass... you can hardly go wrong. Allow 1.5-2 hours (575m elevation gain). No avalanche risk on this route.
Alternative if snow is lacking: climb up through the small valley directly in front of you from the parking. Caution: potential avalanche risks, so be vigilant and properly equipped. A fairly steep climb at the end which can be tricky on frozen snow (bring ski crampons) or soft "soup" snow.
Open all year round
Freeride (Ski touring access)
Altitude: 1724m
Tested in west wind: a delight (the spot is right in the wind axis and pushes you up the slope).
Tested in foehn: a disaster (very gusty and violent).
Tested in Bise: the Bise barely reaches the spot. Only north wind at altitude can get through. In that case, you can even launch your kite halfway up the climb.
No particular dangers. You're in mid-mountain terrain, far from everything, so manage your risks accordingly.
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