• Ski touring in Tarentaise, in the heart of the Alps
  • Ski touring in Tarentaise, in the heart of the Alps
  • Ski touring in Tarentaise, in the heart of the Alps
Groupe de skieurs sur un toît enneigé
Alps / Vanoise Massif

Ski touring in Tarentaise, in the heart of the Alps

4,5/5 (2 reviews)
Réf : FRALPSR40

In summary

  • Sports
    Ski touring
  • Duration
    6 days
  • Level
    Confirmed

    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
    Alps / Vanoise Massif
  • Age
    From 16 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    96.7 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

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

  • Ski touring in the heart of the Alps
  • A fun atmosphere and an incredible setting
  • Savoyard products
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Groupe de skieurs sur un toît enneigé
Skieur descends une face exposée
Sommets enneigés

Sport

Level

Ski touring

Confirmed

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 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
Azimut

High mountain guide

State-certified high mountain guide

Management

Security

Arva shovel and probe provided
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Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
  • map

    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

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.

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

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

  1. Round-trip transportation to one of the meeting points
  2. The ski lifts
  3. The possible rental of equipment
  4. Personal insurance
  5. All drinks, including those with meals, extras in accommodations, personal expenses, anything not listed under "the price includes"
  6. Ski lift passes (approximately €50)
  7. Drinks and personal expenses

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Equipment rental - Complete package (skis, boots, skins, poles and crampons) : CHF265.05 / unit
  2. Equipment rental - Skis (skis, skins, poles, crampons) : CHF232.75 / unit
  3. Equipment rental - Shoes : CHF71.25 / unit
  4. Equipment rental - Airbag bag : CHF123.50 / unit
  5. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
Equipment

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Sophie

december 2023
Translated from French

The trip was extraordinary, with a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. The scenery is breathtaking. However, the intensity is quite high, with days starting at 8 am and ending around 6 pm.

Published on 31/12/2023
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Adrien

april 2023
Published on 16/04/2023

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4,5/5
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Sophie

december 2023
Translated from French

The trip was extraordinary, with a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. The scenery is breathtaking. However, the intensity is quite high, with days starting at 8 am and ending around 6 pm.

Published on 31/12/2023
A

Adrien

april 2023
Published on 16/04/2023
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