| Ski touring in the Vanoise
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| Duration |
7 to 8 days |
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| Dates of the trip |
| March 17th to 23rd; March 31st to April 6th; |
| April 14th to 21st |
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| Guide to client ratio |
1 : 5 |
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| Cost |
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See our payment conditions |
| Technical level required |
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| Cost includes : professional UIAGM mountain guide, local
transportation (trams, trains, buses), community gear,
night, dinner and breakfast in the huts |
| Cost does not include : meals and hotels in towns (St
Martin, Val Thorens, Pralognan or others) lunches, flights
and transportation to St Martin de Belleville, return
trip to your airport and any extra expenses due to a change
in our program |
| Your are responsible for : your own equipment, expenses
in case of rescue |
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In the heart of the French Alps. One foot into the famous Vanoise National Park, the other into the greatest ski area of Les Quatre Vallées… The itinerary combines the discovery of unforgettable sceneries, great skiing and luxurious comfort. This new generation of mountain hut offers you the best service, excellent food as well as jacuzzi, sauna and hammam. You will also have the occasion to spend some time in more conventional alpine huts at Péclet Polset and Felix Faure at the Col de la Vanoise. This tour has been designed for skiers looking for good skiing in great sceneries combined with all the details that will make your trip unique and comfortable.
This is an intermediate tour and requires a good level of fitness.
Participants must be good skiers able to perform strong stem
christies while carrying a pack in variable conditions: powder,
hard spring snow, crud and everything in between. Basic mountaineering
skills are helpful. Your guide will be happy to teach you these
skills during the trip.
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| Day 1 |
Welcoming in St Martin de Belleville. In the evening, equipment check and tour review. Possibility to spend the day discovering an extraordinary ski area in les Quatre Vallées. |
| Day 2 |
An easy start using the lift from Val Thorens to the Col de Thorens, our starting point. From the Col ascend to the Col de Gébroulaz (3434 m) and the Dôme de Polset (3326 m). From the top we will ski down the beautiful Gébroulaz glacier to reach the Péclet Polset hut, where you will discover and enjoy the French hospitality. |
| Day 3 |
Departing from the Péclet Polset Hut, we will climb the Brèche de la Croix de la Rue, an exciting snow couloir. From the Col, traverse to the summit of the Pointe de l’Observatoire (3015 m). We will then ski down by the Col d'Aussois, to the comfortable hut located at the Roc de la Pêche (1911 m). This is an unusual type of accommodation in the French Alps, it provides great comfort, delicious meals, sauna, Jacuzzi and hammam… It will be our base camp for the next three days. |
| Day 4 |
With a light day pack we will ascend the Roc Blanchon (2747 m), just above the hut. On the way up, we will stay along the southern sunny slopes to make that day unforgettable before descending the northern side hopefully in some powder snow. Back to the roc de la Pêche. |
| Day 5 |
The climb of the Pointe du Genepy (3550 m) will be our high point for this day followed by a marvellous alpine descent to the Roc de la Pêche. The Pointe du Genepy is one of the highest point in the Dômes de la Vanoise. From the top you will enjoy the magnificent views over the French Alps, from Briançon to Chamonix. |
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| Day 6 |
An easy start, skiing out the valley to Pralognan en Vanoise. Lunch in town before getting on the lift that will shorten our climb to the refuge du Col de la Vanoise. |
| Day 7 |
After crossing the spectacular Col de la Grande Casse we will enjoy the thrill of our final descent to Champagny en Vanoise. |
| Day 8 |
Optional : for good skiers we offer
the opportunity to climb the Grande Casse and ski its
impressive west face (steep 40°). |
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