3 valleys, 3 days, 3 atmospheres

L'Étoile Embrunaise

3 extraordinary days in a star formation around the Lac de Serreponçon, discovering the Southern Alps by ski touring.
If you're keen to make the effort on the way up and the twists and turns on the way down, this is the experience for you.

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It's a little-known area, but one that has nothing to envy the most famous, frequently sprinkled with snow by disturbances from the Mediterranean Sea. Departing from our base camp at the Auberge de la Grande Ferme, we'll guide you to the best spots in the area and those best suited to the level of the group. Practice your conversions in a Mediterranean climate and a series of turns with a guaranteed breathtaking view from the summit - just what you've been waiting for!
The perfect holiday for those who love discovery.

For those with previous off-piste ski touring experience.

Day 1
  • Meet at 8.30am at the Les Orres roundabout (322 D40 05200 Baratier).
    If you don't have a car, meet at Embrun station at 8.10am (please send an email if you do).
  • prepare and check your bags, ski equipment and first aid kit (DVA pack)
  • crête de la Ratelle or Vallon Pelat from la Chalp de Crévoux
  • snack at the summit with 5* panoramic views
  • descent and welcome at the hostel
  • debriefing/briefing for the following day

Day 2
  • breakfast and pick-up of picnics from the hostel
  • head for Les Gourniers for a trip to Penas or Col de la Fourche in a Norwegian Fjord atmosphere.
  • debriefing/briefing for the next day

Day 3
  • breakfast, collection of picnics and packing of rooms
  • Col de l'Âne, de l'Aupillon or the superb north face of Costa Ruenda from Les Orres.
  • return of equipment and debriefing of the trip
  • return to the meeting point on day 1 and end of the adventure
  • Mapping: IGN Top 25 3438ET - EMBRUN - LES ORRES and 3437ET - ORCIERES - MERLETTE

This itinerary 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:
  • 13/14/15 January
  • 20/21/22 January
  • 27th/28th/26th January
  • 3/4/5 February

Price :
295 €/pers including: supervision by a professional, group equipment, minibus transport, loan of safety pack (avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe) and rucksack if required.

Costs at your own expense:
full board - excluding drinks - from day 1 evening to day 3 lunchtime (allow €160) + the instructor's board costs, divided by the number of participants. Payment by credit card, cash or cheque.

A memorable stay
  • 3 days of adventure & disconnection
  • Customised itineraries and personalised advice
  • A moment of pure conviviality
  • Exceptional panoramic views
  • Improve your technique and autonomy in the mountains
  • An 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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