Stura-Ubaye Valley: A paradise for ski touring
In summary
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Sports
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Duration6 days
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LevelConfirmed
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DestinationPiedmont / French Alps
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AgeFrom 16 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions125.25 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
In a few words
The Stura Valley is a ski touring hotspot in the Italian Alps ! This wild and remote valley offers so many ski touring opportunities that a 6-day stay is barely enough to get a good feel for it. Every day brings a new summit, a new pass, and descents that are all equally exhilarating. The vast array of skiable slopes allows you to adapt to the snow and sun conditions. And the icing on the cake ? The food is absolutely fantastic!
The highlights
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A valley renowned for ski touring
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Snow quality
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Delicious Italian cuisine
Photos
Sport
Level
Ski touring
The expert's opinion
Good level of ski touring required, regular practice, descent in all snow conditions, vertical drops around 1000m per day
In figures
Ski touring
- Average duration/day: 5h
- Average daily elevation gain: 934 m
- Average daily descent: 934 m
- Maximum altitude: 2720 m
Autre
- Average duration/day: 5h30
- Average daily elevation gain: 967 m
- Average daily descent: 1000 m
- Maximum altitude: 2815 m
Management
French
Program
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First stage at the Col de Vars
- Transportation Minibus - 02h30 - 150km
- Activity Ski touring
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Positive elevation gain 600 m
- Negative elevation 600 m
- Maximum altitude 2150 m
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Welcome by our partner's guide and meeting with the other participants.
First ski touring outing to start the week off right!
Check-in at the hotel in the late afternoon
Day 1 -
Binec Valley
- Transportation Minibus - 00h15 - 10km
- Activity Ski touring
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Positive elevation gain 1200 m
- Negative elevation 1200 m
- Maximum altitude 2400 m
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
For this second day of the stay, after a good breakfast at the hotel, we set off towards the Vallon du Binec.
Day 2 -
Testa Pé de Jun
- Transportation Minibus - 00h15 - 10km
- Activity Ski touring
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Positive elevation gain 1000 m
- Negative elevation 1000 m
- Maximum altitude 2720 m
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
From the village of Argentera, head towards Testa Pé de Jun at 2720m, an unmissable summit with breathtaking views!
Day 3 -
Ski touring Tesina valley
- Transportation Minibus - 00h15 - 10km
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Positive elevation gain 1100 m
- Negative elevation 1100 m
- Maximum altitude 2525 m
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Ski touring in the Tesina valley, direction Colletto dei Camosci at 2525m
Day 4 -
Cima delle Lose
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Positive elevation gain 1000 m
- Negative elevation 1100 m
- Maximum altitude 2815 m
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Today's plan is none other than a ski tour across the Cima delle Lose. It's a classic in the valley!
Day 5 -
We're skiing at Bric Cassin!
- Transportation Minibus - 02h30 - 150km
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Positive elevation gain 800 m
- Negative elevation 800 m
- Maximum altitude 2400 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
Last day of skiing, a short outing in the larch forests starting from the "Bosco delle Lose" accommodation.
Return in the afternoon
Day 6
Note
This is an example of a ski touring trip program in the Valle Stura, which offers over 300 possible ski tours. Weather and snow conditions, as well as the participants' skill level, may lead the guide to modify the itinerary or to do some routes in a different order, in different areas, or even in a neighboring country. We ask that you respect their decisions. We may also need to change accommodations, within the same category, for logistical reasons or due to availability.
Accommodation
You will stay at the hotel on a half-board basis, in triple rooms equipped with private toilets and showers, with bed linen and towels provided.
Access
Go to the starting point
Price details
The price includes
- The organization
- All minibus transfers from one of the meeting points
- Half-board accommodation in a hotel, 5 nights and packed 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 you are not equipped
- Harness rental for the day on the glacier
- 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
- 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 us! It is recent, well maintained, and will be delivered to you at the start of your stay.
- Complete package (skis, boots, skins, poles, crampons): €265
- Skis (skis, skins, poles, crampons): €225
- Shoes: €90
- Airbag bag: €125
Equipment to bring
- 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.
- Backpack with a 32L capacity
- 1L water bottle, thermos or Camelback
- Duck tape (resistant tape), SPF 50 sunscreen
- Minimal toiletry kit with personal essentials
- Drying towel
- Pocket knife
- Durable 90L duffel bag (to be left at accommodation or in the vehicle)
Clothing to bring
- Warm hat or headband
- Neck warmer or Buff
- Ski goggles and sunglasses with UV4 protection lenses
- 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 and provide 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 undergloves
- 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.
