French Alps
/ Vanoise Massif
Ski touring in Tarentaise, in the heart of the Alps
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In summary
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Sports
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Duration6 days
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LevelConfirmed
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DestinationFrench Alps / Vanoise Massif
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AgeFrom 16 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions96.7 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
In a few words
This ski touring trip takes place in the heart of the Tarentaise massif, bordered by the Beaufortain, Vanoise, Maurienne valleys, and Mont Blanc massifs. In the heart of the Northern Alps, you'll have the joy of carving beautiful turns on snow-covered slopes. As they say, after exertion comes reward... after action-packed days of skiing, you'll be delighted to settle comfortably into the warmth of your hotel and savor local Savoyard products! This trip is not suitable for splitboarding.
The highlights
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Ski touring in the heart of the Alps
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A fun atmosphere and an incredible setting
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Savoyard products
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Sport
Level
Ski touring
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.
The expert's opinion
Advanced physical and technical level in ski touring, regular practice required
In figures
Autre
- Average duration/day: 5h30
- Average daily elevation gain: 917 m
- Average daily descent: 1292 m
- Maximum altitude: 3155 m
Management
During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Languages spoken:
French
French
Azimut
Azimut
High mountain guide
State-certified high mountain guide
Program
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Arrival in Haute Tarentaise
- Transportation 220 km
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Positive elevation gain 800 m
- Negative elevation 800 m
- Maximum altitude 2100 m
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Welcome by the guide and introduction to the participants. After the transfer to the Tarentaise Valley, the week begins with a few ski runs near the Dôme de Vaugellaz (2100m) and the hamlet of La Thuile (1300m) above Bourg Saint Maurice. These initial outings already offer glimpses of beautiful views over the Haute Tarentaise region.Day 1 -
Ski touring on Mont Rosset
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Positive elevation gain 900 m
- Negative elevation 900 m
- Maximum altitude 2449 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
For this second day of the trip, we're going to explore the Beaufortain region. Mont Rosset (2449m) is an easily accessible summit from which you can admire a superb view of the famous Pierra Menta.Day 2 -
The peaks of Sainte Foy
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Positive elevation gain 850 m
- Negative elevation 2200 m
- Maximum altitude 2930 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
From the top of the ski lifts at Sainte Foy Tarentaise, the youngest ski resort in France, we begin our ascent on skins, aiming to reach the summit of La Foglietta at 2930m. During the descent, we skirt the Vernets lakes before climbing back up to the Col d'Argentière (2875m). For those who still haven't had their fill, it's possible to add a short climb to the Col du Mont (2636m), located very close to the Italian border!Day 3 -
Davie Rock
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Positive elevation gain 1250 m
- Negative elevation 1250 m
- Maximum altitude 3155 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Today's plan: a departure from the hamlet of Villaret (1700m) towards the summit, a viewpoint overlooking the Chevril valley and the Vanoise massif, reaching 3155m. Everywhere you look, imposing peaks exceeding 3600m, such as the Aiguille de la Grande Sassière and the immense glaciers of the Dôme de la Sache and Mont Pourri.Day 4 -
Crossing from Mont Jovet to Notre Dame du Pré
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Positive elevation gain 600 m
- Negative elevation 1500 m
- Maximum altitude 2558 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
From the ski lifts of the small resort of Montalbert, we begin our expedition towards the Pas des Brebis (2440m) before traversing Mont Jovet (2558m). This allows us to enjoy a beautiful descent to the Dou du Planard before climbing back up to Mont Archets (2437m). To finish in style, we make a magnificent descent to the small village of Notre Dame du Pré (1300m).Day 5 -
Valve Needle
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Positive elevation gain 1100 m
- Negative elevation 1100 m
- Maximum altitude 2600 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
On this sixth and final day of the trip, we head towards the heights of the hamlet of Saint Germain nestled at 1500m. This spot offers an incredible slope renowned for ski touring in the Tarentaise valley.Day 6
Note
This is an example of a ski touring program in the Tarentaise region. Weather and snow conditions, as well as the participants' skill level, may lead the guide to modify the itinerary or to do certain routes in a different order. We ask that you respect their decisions. Ski touring trips may take place in France and Italy. We may also need to change accommodations, within the same category, for logistical reasons or due to availability.
Accommodation
During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.
- Days 1 to 5
- Hotel with half board based on shared rooms of up to 4 people.
- The toilets and showers are shared in each room, bed linen and towels are provided.
🏨 2-star hotel
Access
Departure
Briançon
Day 1
: 06h30
End of stay
Briançon
Day 6
- 18h00
Several possible meeting points :
📍 In Cervières in front of the lodge at 6:15 am
📍 At Briançon train station at 6:30 am
📍 Albertville SNCF train station at 8:30 am
You are expected in ski gear for the meeting on Day 1. The departure at the end of the trip takes place at the same location as the arrival point.
We do our best, but we cannot guarantee arrival time at the train station (traffic jams, unforeseen circumstances, snow conditions). We advise you to purchase flexible train tickets. On the last day, return to Albertville is possible but not guaranteed by 6:00 PM.
Go to the starting point
Take the train toGare de BriançonOrGare SNCF d'Albertville
TGV Paris-Milan - Oulx stop. Night train or TER to Briançon station. TER SNCF station in Albertville.
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Price details
The price includes
- The organization
- All minibus transfers from one of the meeting points
- Half-board accommodation in a hotel for 5 nights, and picnic lunches for 6 days
- Training/refresher course on the use of safety equipment
- The services of a high mountain guide for 6 days and all their expenses (accommodation, meals, transport, lifts)
- Loan of safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe), if needed
- Christmas and New Year's Day supplements
- The welcome pack
The price does not include
- Round-trip transportation to one of the meeting points
- The ski lifts
- The possible rental of equipment
- Personal insurance
- All drinks, including those with meals, extras in accommodations, personal expenses, anything not listed under "the price includes"
- Ski lift passes (approximately €50)
- Drinks and personal expenses
Options
- Equipment rental - Complete package (skis, boots, skins, poles and crampons) : CHF255.23 / unit
- Equipment rental - Skis (skis, skins, poles, crampons) : CHF224.13 / unit
- Equipment rental - Shoes : CHF68.61 / unit
- Equipment rental - Airbag bag : CHF118.92 / unit
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment provided on site
You can rent your equipment from our partner! The equipment is recent, well maintained and delivered at the start of your stay.
- Complete package (skis, boots, skins, poles, crampons) = €265
- Skis (skis, skins, poles, crampons) = €235
- Ski boots = €90
- Airbag bag = €125
Equipment to bring
- Ski goggles and sunglasses with UV4 protection lenses. The photochromic lenses adapt to the light and vary from index 2 to index 4 to optimize visibility between shade and light.
- Touring skis equipped with touring bindings (we recommend touring-freeride type skis to make the most of descents in all snow conditions and powder)
- Seal skins
- Knives
- Sticks
- Ski touring boots
- Cleats
- Avalanche transceiver (DVA): If you have an avalanche transceiver, shovel, and probe, please let us know when you register. If you don't have any, we will lend you one free of charge.
- 1L water bottle, thermos or Camelback
- Pocket knife
- Duck tape (strong tape),
- Toiletry bag with personal essentials
Clothing to bring
- Warm hat or headband / Neck warmer or Buff
- Ski helmet ( highly recommended )
- Technical underwear: long-sleeved top and leggings for added warmth under trousers
- Lightweight fleece jacket / Synthetic down jacket with hood to wear under the Gore-Tex for extra warmth during breaks
- Jacket with a waterproof and breathable membrane such as Gore-Tex or softshell, lightweight and compressible to reduce bulk in the backpack
- Trousers with a waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex type membrane (models with leg vents are recommended for uphill sections)
- Lightweight gloves (fleece or softshell)
- Warm gloves with a waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex type membrane
- Silk inner gloves. Mittens are a good solution for very cold days or for people sensitive to the cold.
- Ski socks
Tip (underwear and ski socks): Merino wool has the advantage of being very breathable and antibacterial, so it retains less odor than synthetic materials.
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