5-day itinerary in the Queyras

Grand Raid
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Two base camps, two distinct valleys, and a holiday like no other! I invite you to make a complete break from routine for 5 days.
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Programme

First, we'll explore the area around the Refuge de la Blanche, before moving on to the slopes around the Refuge Agnel.

On the programme: exceptional skiing, breathtaking panoramas and an unforgettable adventure. It's not just a holiday, it's Le Grand Raid!

For those with previous off-piste ski touring experience.

Day 1
  • Meet at 8.30am at Intermarché in Guillestre
    If you don't have a car, meet at Mont-Dauphin / Guillestre station at 8.10am (please send an email if you do).
  • Preparation and checking of bags and personal and safety equipment,
  • presentation of the programme,
  • transfer to the Lariane bridge,
  • climb to Col Longet or Col du Pic de Cornivier,
  • snack at the summit, descent,
  • welcome at the refuge de la Blanche,
  • debriefing and preparation for the following day.

Day 2
  • presentation of the day's programme,
  • tour of the Tête des Toilies (several climbs...and descents),
  • return to the refuge de la Blanche,
  • debriefing and preparation for the next day.

Day 3
  • Presentation of the day's programme,
  • climb to the Col de Chamoussières or the Pic de Caramantran,
  • descent to the Agnel refuge,
  • debriefing and preparation for the following day.

Day 4
  • Presentation of the day's programme,
  • tour of the Eychassier ridge or Pain de Sucre (several ascents and descents),
  • return to the Agnel hut,
  • debriefing and preparation for the next day.

Day 5
  • Presentation of the day's programme,
  • return via the Col de l'Eychassier and the Casse Ronde or the Pointe des Sagnes Longues,
  • descent to the Lariane bridge and transfer back,
  • debriefing and end of the tour.

The itinerary for this tour is given as an indication only. The instructor reserves the right to modify it according to snow and safety conditions and the level of each participant.

DATES :
  • 24 to 28/02 Included
  • 03 to 07/03 Included
  • 28/03 to 01/04 Included

Price :
550 €/person including: supervision by a professional, group equipment, minibustransport , loan of safety pack (avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe) and rucksack (if required).

Costs at your own expense :
full board from day 1 evening to day 5 lunchtime (allow €530), individual drinks.
A memorable stay
  • 5 days of adventure with nights at altitude
  • Grand ski itineraries!
  • Technical advice
  • Activity with a low carbon footprint!
EQUIPMENT ?
Equipment provided (if you don't have your own)
  • Safety kit (shovel, avalanche transceiver, probe)
  • Rucksack (if required)

Equipment not provided :
- touring skis with insert bindings,
- A pair of sealskins in good condition (glue and hair),
- A pair of snow knives to fit your ski bindings,
- A pair of detachable ski touring boots,
- a pair of poles with large washers (~ 8cm diameter),
- At least 1.5 litres of water per person,
- high factor sun cream (30 to 50),
- first-aid kit with second-skin-type blister dressings,
- ski trousers suitable for strenuous exercise (breathable with vents),
- Gore Tex jacket,
- micro down jacket or fleece,
- 1st technical layer (no cotton!!),
- a pair of thin gloves + a pair of warm gloves or mittens,
- sunglasses and/or ski mask,
- a thin hat or headband or even a cap and a warm hat,
- possibly a ski helmet. It's up to you - some people can handle it, others can't!
- Your picnic,
- Groceries (dried fruit, fruit jellies, etc.).

It is possible to hire ski equipment on site. Please contact us after you have registered at
!

OUR ADVICE :)
Despite the cold of winter or the mildness of spring, during this adventure where we are going to go from very cold to very hot and from very hot to very cold fairly quickly, it is important to be able to modulate the temperature.
from very cold to very hot and from very hot to very cold quite quickly, it's important to be able to modulate your layers.
layers. The weather can also change (for the better or worse) just as quickly, so don't take the above list lightly.
so don't take the above list lightly, you could suffer unpleasant or even dangerous consequences.
Clothes that are too warm will make you sweat, and if this moisture isn't evacuated as much as possible, you won't be able to keep warm.
you won't be able to keep warm even with a huge down jacket.
The 3-layer system works very well, and we recommend it. Personally, we often
often have a 4th layer just in case (sleeveless down jacket, for example).
INSURANCE ?
All participants in a SKI & MONTAGNE EXPÉRIENCES holiday must be covered by an individual civil liability
liability insurance.
Similarly, it is imperative that you are covered (rescue and repatriation costs) in the event of an incident or accident during your stay.
during your stay. It is your responsibility to check the cover offered by
your personal insurance policy.
A magnificent itinerary
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JD
John Doe
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A magnificent itinerary
Testimonial
JD
John Doe
esf customer