Advice
off-piste or ski touring

What equipment do I need?

Off-piste

For an off-piste outing in optimum conditions, we recommend you bring:
  • Off-piste skis
  • A helmet
  • Ski goggles or mask
  • A rucksack including: safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe) and a bottle of water

Ski touring

For a successful ski touring outing, we recommend you bring:
  • Light touring skis with suitable bindings
  • Ski skins (stickers to attach to touring skis)
  • A pair of poles with wide washers
  • A rucksack including: safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe) and a bottle of water
Emergency equipment (avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe) can be loaned by esf Les Orres for off-piste exploration.