La Grave mountain guide’s office invites you to discover ski touring and snowshoeing with our mountain guides and hiking instructors !
As every year, the La Grave guide office, Skiset, the Villar d’Arène shops and their partners invite you to celebrate the start of the ski touring season. An event focused on sharing and exchange, where all the participants will be keen to help you discover a playground they particularly love!
<!> It is essential that you already know how to ski.
<!> Ski touring boots and poles are not provided. We recommend that you bring your own equipment!
A few places are available for snowshoeing.
An introductory course, punctuated with educational workshops that will help you ask yourself the right questions before and during your hike:
• ‘Snow science’ workshop (observing snow, choosing terrain)
• Avalanche transceiver workshop (how to use your avalanche transceiver, practical exercise)
• ‘Mapping’ workshop (preparing your trip)
• ‘Technical terrain’ workshop with Petzl (conversion, use of ice axes and crampons, tackling steep slopes)
• ‘Avalanche transceiver search’ workshop with Ortovox
• Dynastar, a privileged partner of the guide office, will be on site on the day of the event and you will be able to test the ski touring and free touring ranges for free!
To facilitate discussion and encourage interaction between participants, you will be grouped with a small number of other participants and accompanied by your guide. The day will consist of moving between different workshops, and the ski transitions, both uphill and downhill, will provide an opportunity to discuss and explore topics in more depth with your guide.
MEETING POINT: Arsine at the Chalet des Combeynot (45.0316211648415, 6.362989782877403) – Parking at the Pas de l’âne lodge (45.03095856706587, 6.3625870272057385)
To end the day on a high note, we will all get together for a meal and a concert at the Gîte Le Rocher in La Grave. Please note: the evening meal is not included in the price. Remember to book directly with the Gîte Le Rocher. 0033 4 76 79 96 46