Geffriand

The Geffriand is in the Belleville valley north of La Masse. There is superb off piste potential - most of it easy and not prone to avalanche. The route I did today was a beauty; From the top of the chairlift lac noir (la masse) there is a short descent to the north to reach col du la Bache.

From here put your snow shoes on and hike up the ridge (20 mins) to the summit of la Gratte (photo).  There is a fine 360 panorama from here. To the north there are several entrances to the Geffriand Vally - which runs down the middle of the following photo:

At the end of the valley it narrows into a deep gully - traverse left here by the chalet and exit onto a large shoulder which leads down to the ski de fond piste into St Martin de Belleville. There are many variants possible if you follow the ridge beyond La Gratte to the north - I will be back :-)