• Introduction to ski touring in La Grave
  • Introduction to ski touring in La Grave
  • Introduction to ski touring in La Grave
  • Introduction to ski touring in La Grave
  • Introduction to ski touring in La Grave
  • Introduction to ski touring in La Grave
Écrins Massif / Hautes-Alpes

Introduction to ski touring in La Grave

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In summary

  • Sports
    Ski touring
  • Duration
    4 days
  • Level
    Intermediate

    Levels

    Ski touring
    Beginner
    For those who have never done ski touring or off-piste skiing but are comfortable skiing down red or black runs. You will ski for 3 to 4 hours a day. You must be capable of skinning uphill for a minimum of 2 to 3 hours, covering an elevation gain and loss of between 300m and 600m per day.
    Intermediate
    For those who have already skied off-piste using ski lifts. You will ski for 4 to 6 hours a day. Vertical gain can reach 800 m per day.
    Confirmed
    For those who occasionally go ski touring and off-piste skiing. You are capable of skiing down almost any terrain and ski for several consecutive days. You will ski for 4 to 6 hours a day, with vertical gains of up to 1,000 m per day.
    Advanced
    For regular ski tourers. You are capable of skiing down any type of snow on slopes of up to 40°. You frequently ski in powder. You have perfect control over your speed, sideslipping, and both uphill and downhill kick turns. You have prior experience with ski touring or with vertical gains exceeding 1,200m. You are capable of maintaining this level of activity over several consecutive days.
    Expert
    For regular ski tourers: You are capable of skiing down all types of snow on slopes exceeding 40°. You frequently ski in powder and have perfect control over your speed and sideslipping. You have experience with ski touring involving vertical gains of over 1,400m and have previously completed several consecutive days under these conditions.
  • Destination
    Écrins Massif / Hautes-Alpes
  • Age
    From the age of 18
  • CO₂-Emissions
    32.65 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    🇫🇷
    French
    🇬🇧
    English

In a few words

Facing the imposing Meije , this trip to La Grave offers a progressive and exciting introduction to ski touring . The first few days on the gentle slopes of Chazelet allow you to master the basics: climbing techniques , terrain reading , and avalanche safety . Then, it's time for a three-day trek , between secluded mountain huts and an alpine atmosphere . The ascent to the Cime du Rachas and the playful descent from Serre Bernard punctuate this accessible traverse. Each stage is designed to teach you in real-world conditions while enjoying majestic panoramas of the Écrins massif . Evenings in cozy mountain huts , in small groups, foster camaraderie and the sharing of experiences. An ideal trip to take your first steps in self-reliance and experience a true mountain immersion .

The highlights

  • A gradual introduction to ski touring on the gentle slopes of the Signal de La Grave
  • Friendly alpine atmosphere in small groups in cozy mountain huts
  • 2 days of introductory skiing at Chazelet, followed by 3 days of ski touring with nights spent in mountain huts
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Sport

Level

Ski touring

Intermediate

Levels

Ski touring
Beginner
For those who have never done ski touring or off-piste skiing but are comfortable skiing down red or black runs. You will ski for 3 to 4 hours a day. You must be capable of skinning uphill for a minimum of 2 to 3 hours, covering an elevation gain and loss of between 300m and 600m per day.
Intermediate
For those who have already skied off-piste using ski lifts. You will ski for 4 to 6 hours a day. Vertical gain can reach 800 m per day.
Confirmed
For those who occasionally go ski touring and off-piste skiing. You are capable of skiing down almost any terrain and ski for several consecutive days. You will ski for 4 to 6 hours a day, with vertical gains of up to 1,000 m per day.
Advanced
For regular ski tourers. You are capable of skiing down any type of snow on slopes of up to 40°. You frequently ski in powder. You have perfect control over your speed, sideslipping, and both uphill and downhill kick turns. You have prior experience with ski touring or with vertical gains exceeding 1,200m. You are capable of maintaining this level of activity over several consecutive days.
Expert
For regular ski tourers: You are capable of skiing down all types of snow on slopes exceeding 40°. You frequently ski in powder and have perfect control over your speed and sideslipping. You have experience with ski touring involving vertical gains of over 1,400m and have previously completed several consecutive days under these conditions.
For those who have already skied off-piste using ski lifts. You will ski for 4 to 6 hours a day. Vertical gain can reach 800 m per day.

In figures

Ski touring

  • Average daily elevation gain: 525 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 4 to 6 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
🇬🇧
English
August

Originally from the flatlands of Belgium, and a high-mountain guide—it sounds like an oxymoron, and yet here I am, Olivier, 33 years old. Eager to venture off the beaten path, I will guide you with boundless enthusiasm in this magical world of the high mountains, far from the hustle and bustle of the valleys. It is with the same enthusiasm that I will share convivial moments after the climb over a good Belgian beer!

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
  • map

    Warm-up and exploration of the terrain

    • Transportation Car - 00h10 - 6km
    • Activity Ski touring
    • Positive elevation gain 500 m
    • Accommodation Cottage
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    Meet at 9:30 am in La Grave, in front of the rental shop, for a welcome coffee with the guide. This is a chance to check your equipment together and get acquainted. A short drive then takes you to the village of Chazelet and settle into the inn. In the afternoon, you'll begin your ascents towards the Signal de La Grave: wide, gentle slopes perfect for testing your gear and learning the basics. The day ends with a warm introduction to snow science and avalanche safety.


    Day 1

Note

Thanks to their expertise, the guide will adapt the itinerary if necessary to guarantee your safety and enjoyment, whatever the weather.

Accommodation

During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.

Access

Departure
La Grave, France
Day 1 : 09h30
End of stay
La Grave, France
Day 4 - 15h00

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Grenoble

From Paris, go to Lyon Part Dieu station to board the TER train towards Grenoble.

  1. Departure station > Lyon Part Dieu
  2. Lyon Part Dieu > Grenoble train station (1 hour 24 minutes)


Upon arrival in Grenoble, take bus 55 to La Grave in the PACA region.

  1. Grenoble train station > La Grave Tourist Office stop (1 hour 40 minutes)


Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

You can leave your car in the free parking lot at the meeting point. If you don't have a car, please note that we encourage carpooling among participants by creating a WhatsApp group 15 days before departure. This is a great opportunity to get to know each other before the expedition even begins!

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Price details

The price includes

  1. Supervision: A qualified and experienced high mountain guide will accompany you safely and provide you with technical advice.
  2. Accommodation: The first two nights will be spent in a friendly hostel in Chazelet. The following two nights will be spent in a comfortable mountain refuge, in a shared room, in the heart of the mountains.
  3. Full board catering: All meals are included from dinner on day 1 until the picnic on the last day.

The price does not include

  1. Return transport to the meeting point in La Grave.
  2. Equipment rental: Ski touring equipment, skins, poles, crampons, ski touring boots, avalanche transceiver kit (Available for rent when you book).
  3. Personal expenses: Drinks, snacks or other personal purchases during the stay.
  4. Anything not listed in the “what is included” section.

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Ski touring package rental : CHF251.75 / person
  2. Additional night before the stay : CHF76.00 / person
  3. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
Equipment
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