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Programme
If you choose the Hautes Alpes, you can be sure of a gentle introduction to this activity in an unspoilt natural setting far from overcrowded itineraries, and enjoy the snow and climate of the Southern Alps.
Our base camp, ideally situated above Embrun at the gîte "La Grande Ferme", will allow us to choose the hikes we want to do for these 2 days, depending on the conditions: Embrunais, Écrins, Queyras, Ubaye.
Our base camp, ideally situated above Embrun at the gîte "La Grande Ferme", will allow us to choose the hikes we want to do for these 2 days, depending on the conditions: Embrunais, Écrins, Queyras, Ubaye.
This tour is for people with previous experience of off-piste skiing/hiking.
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). - check your ski equipment and first aid kit,
- learn how to climb,
- picnic at the summit to make the most of the view,
- good advice for the descent,
- 1 st rudiments of the use of avalanche search equipment,
- welcome at La Grande Ferme,
- debriefing and preparation for the next day.
Day 2
- Further instruction on ascent and descent techniques,
- Picnic at the summit,
- avalanche victim search exercise,
- debriefing,
- end of the trip.
The programme is given as an indication only, and the instructor reserves the right to modify it according to snow and safety conditions and the level of each participant.
DATES :
- 14/15 December
- 4/5 January, 11/12 January, 18/19 January, 25/26 January,
- 1/2 February.
Price: 170 €/person including: professional supervision, group equipment, minibus transport, loan of equipment if needed.
equipment, minibus transport, loan of safety pack (avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe) and rucksack (if required).
equipment, minibus transport, loan of safety pack (avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe) and rucksack (if required).
Costs at your own expense: lift passes, full board - excluding drinks - from day 1 evening to day 2 lunchtime (allow €80). Payment by credit card, cash or cheque.
A memorable weekend
- Discover the Hautes-Alpes mountains
- Customised itineraries and personalised advice.
- 2 days of pure conviviality
- Exceptional panoramas.
- A low-carbon activity!
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 conditions (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.).
- 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 conditions (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).
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.
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.