Raid in Queyras "An eye on the Viso

3 days of ski touring in a high mountain setting

A complete change of scenery for this star trek in the Queyras Natural Park.
Lodging at the Agnel refuge (2580m) where Violette & Jérémy will be cooking up delicious home-cooked meals in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
This winter, come try  Indoor Skiing!
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Programme

With the Viso as a backdrop and the blue skies of the Southern Alps, there's no better place to set down your spatulas for an unforgettable adventure!

For those with previous off-piste ski touring experience.

Day 1
  • Meet at 8.30am at the 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 check of bags, equipment for the refuge and ski equipment as well as first aid equipment (DVA pack),
  • Transfer to the Pont de Lariane,
  • climb to the refuge via various routes to be decided on the day (Pointe des Fonzes/Col Vieux or Col du Cornivier/Col de Chamoussiére)
  • snack at the summit with 5* panoramic views,
  • descent and welcome at the refuge,
  • debriefing and preparation for the following day.

Day 2
- breakfast and collection of picnics from the refuge,
- tour of Pain de Sucre 3208m,
- debriefing and preparation for the next day.

Day 3
  • breakfast, collect picnics and tidy up dormitories,
  • return to the Pont de Lariane via various possible routes (Col de Chamoussiére/Rouchon/Sagnes Longues or Col Vieux/Pic des Fonzes,
  • return of equipment and debriefing of the trip,
  • return to the meeting point on day 1 and end of the adventure.
  • Map: IGN Top 25 3637OT - MONT VISO

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


DATES :
  • 23/24/25 February
  • 26/27/28 February
  • 02/03/04 March
  • 05/06/07 March
  • 28/29/30 March

Price :
330 €/pers 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 3 midday, individual drinks
A memorable stay
  • 3 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
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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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