An introduction to ski touring from the ski lifts of Chazelet with the la Grave la Meije mountain guide office !
This one-day course is the ideal opportunity to get familiar with the practice of ski touring. From La Grave, we will head to the small family-friendly ski resort of Chazelet (1740m / 5,708ft), where we enjoy the spectacular view of la Meije and the massif. Ski lifts are located on both sides of the valley behind the village of Chazelet, allowing us to do several descents. ‘Freetouring’ involves using both ski lifts and skins, with short easy hikes on skis. We will go over the basic techniques of ski touring: how to use properly your equipment (such as putting your skins on your skis, using your ski crampons, positioning heel risers and more). We will also practice how to make a skin track and do kick turns. The slopes are east and west facing, allowing us to make the most of the snow quality according to the time of the day and the weather conditions. We will enjoy fun easy descents through untracked snow on gentle wide open slopes.
Day 1
That day, your meeting time is at 8:45am at the guide office.
You’ll meet your guide and he will lend you the security gear (tranceiver, shovel, probe)
Don’t forget your back pack (30L)
Your outing will be from 9am to 4pm.
The program of the day depends on the snow conditions, weather forecast, your level, and your desires.
You can eat lunch a restaurant on the ski slopes or can have a picnic (you will also pay the lunch for the guide).
Outing with a certified mountain guide or instructor
Professional Civil Liability Insurance
Transceiver, shovel, probe, harness
Personal Accident Insurance
Appropriate clothing for your activity (long-johns, fleece/softshell jacket, down jacket, gore-tex jacket, ski pants, ski socks, warm hat, warm gloves, thin gloves)
Ski goggles, sunglasses, sunscreen
Water Bottle or thermos, food and snacks
Ski touring skis, skins, ski crampons, ski touring boots, poles
helmet
Avalanche airbag backpack
backpack that can fit your shovel and probe INSIDE the pack (around 35L)
Small first aid kit for your personal needs and that contains material in case of blisters
Picnic for during the day
Meal costs for clients and guide
Lift Pass
You are able to descend a red piste in a ski area and you sometimes ski on the non-groomed edges of the piste. While climbing, you are able to walk between 3 to 4 hours with around 800m of gain.
You are able to walk 2 to 4 hours with a light day backpack.
