The skiing part reaches as high as 2596 (diff. BS), for the tip you cross an easy crest of rocks (F) then you can continue on foot or put your skis back on.
Starting from the 1725 hairpin bend, you can avoid crossing the slopes.
Several itineraries are possible, mainly:
1- The one described in the book "Dal Monviso al Sempione", which avoids crossing the slopes.
2- Cross the slopes, get to the arrival of the Literan lake chairlift, then go up the SW shoulder as per itinerary one.