• Weekend introduction to ski touring at the Bostan refuge
  • Weekend introduction to ski touring at the Bostan refuge
  • Weekend introduction to ski touring at the Bostan refuge
  • Weekend introduction to ski touring at the Bostan refuge
  • Weekend introduction to ski touring at the Bostan refuge
  • Weekend introduction to ski touring at the Bostan refuge
  • Weekend introduction to ski touring at the Bostan refuge
  • Weekend introduction to ski touring at the Bostan refuge
Samoëns / Haute-Savoie

Weekend introduction to ski touring at the Bostan refuge

4,4/5 (13 reviews)
Réf : HOUFLI

In summary

  • Sports
    Ski touring
  • Duration
    2 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
    Samoëns / Haute-Savoie
  • Age
    From the age of 18
  • CO₂-Emissions
    11.59 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

Discover the joys of ski touring with a weekend getaway in the heart of the Bostan Valley . It's the perfect place to explore this activity, offering numerous opportunities to enjoy yourself on skis, without too much difficulty, all with Mont Blanc as a stunning backdrop. Your guide will teach you the basic techniques of ski touring , as well as safety procedures, so you can progress independently. You'll find a warm welcome at the Bostan refuge for your overnight stay in the mountains. A weekend of pure pleasure awaits!

The highlights

  • A wild setting in the heart of a nature reserve
  • A warm and comfortable refuge
  • A local guide who knows the area like the back of his hand
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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 duration/day: 5h
  • Average daily elevation gain: 790 m
  • Average daily descent: 1185 m
  • Maximum altitude: 2709 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
Guide de Haute Montagne diplômé d'Etat

Your guide is a true enthusiast! They will lead you along the trails and share their extensive knowledge of the environment. Beyond their expertise in safety and navigation, they will introduce you to the region's treasures: natural (wildlife, flora, minerals, terrain, etc.) and cultural (people, traditions, legends, cuisine, heritage, etc.). They will help you appreciate the group adventure and make your stay unforgettable.

Management

Security

Training on avalanche transceiver (DVA) safety equipment.
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Program

Day 1
Day 2
  • map

    Ascent to the refuge - Tête de Bostan

    • Activity Ski touring
    • Duration of the activity 4h30
    • Positive elevation gain 750 m
    • Negative elevation 570 m
    • Maximum altitude 1763 m
    • Accommodation Refuge
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch included
    • Dinner included

    You have an appointment at the Samoëns Tourist Office with the guide at 8:30 am before heading to the starting point by carpooling.

    Start your weekend in the charming hamlet of Les Allamands in Samoëns. You'll walk through a beautiful forest, then enjoy incredible views over the Bostan valley. The climb is well worth it, as you'll discover breathtaking panoramas, including views of the Pointe du Tuet and the Dents d'Oddaz. Next, you'll follow a nature trail that will lead you to a mountain refuge at an altitude of 1,763 meters.

    If the group is fit, you could even consider continuing to the Col and the summit of Bostan, at 2,406 meters altitude (+ 650m of positive elevation gain).

    Day 1

Note

For safety reasons (due to weather conditions or other factors) and in the best interests of the participants, the guide reserves the right to modify the itinerary described above. The itinerary may be reversed depending on snow conditions. If conditions prevent the trip from taking place, postponing the stay may be considered. However, no refunds will be given in the event of adverse conditions.

Accommodation

🏔️ Mountain refuge - Day 1

Access

Departure
Office de Tourisme de Samoëns
Day 1 : 08h30
End of stay
Office de Tourisme de Samoëns
Day 2 - 17h00

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare SNCF de Cluses

🚂 Cluses SNCF train station is the closest to Samoëns. The journey takes approximately 5 hours by train from Paris, 3.5 hours from Lyon, and 1 hour from Geneva.

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

The price includes

  1. Supervision by a state-certified High Mountain Guide
  2. Accommodation for 1 night in a mountain refuge and shared dormitory
  3. Half-board accommodation in a mountain refuge (dinner and breakfast)
  4. Lunchtime picnics and snacks during the day

The price does not include

  1. Transportation to the meeting point
  2. Personal ski touring equipment (clothing, skis, boots, skins, poles, crampons, personal first aid kit...)
  3. Safety kit: avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe (available for hire in sports shops)
  4. Drinks during meals, excluding still water
  5. All extras at the refuge (drinks other than still water...)

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
Equipment

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4,4/5
(13 reviews)
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Reviews displayed in reverse chronological order
F

Florence

january 2026
Translated from French
A very well-organized ski touring weekend. Beautiful route, unique mountain refuge accommodation. High-quality food. Very professional guide. High fitness level. Be warned: ski touring is a cardio workout! For an introductory weekend, I found it really tough... No time to acclimatize to the altitude before it was over! I would have liked to take more time, including during the hikes. But we had to hurry. As a result, the course finished at 1:30 pm on Sunday... I'm not sure I'd risk it again...
Published on 01/02/2026
DT
Decathlon Travel's response
Translated from French

Good morning,


Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that you appreciated Xavier's professionalism and the setting of your stay in the mountain refuge.

Ski touring remains a demanding discipline, even for beginners. Over a weekend, the effort is concentrated to allow you to have a complete experience. Our guides, like Xavier who is familiar with this program, adapt the pace to the overall energy level of the group. A 1:30 pm finish on Sunday often results from the smooth progress of the participants, while ensuring optimal safety in the face of the afternoon's snow conditions.

We take note of your feelings about the physical intensity and hope that, despite the fatigue, you will keep a beautiful memory of this baptism at altitude.


The Decathlon Travel team

G

Gabriel

december 2025
Translated from French
Two days that went by very quickly. Beautiful weather and hard snow (you can't have everything, well, you can, but you need luck).
Published on 09/01/2026
c

coline

february 2025
Translated from French
It was great
Published on 19/05/2025

They traveled with us

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4,4/5
(13 reviews)
At Decathlon, the reviews are reliable.
Reviews displayed in reverse chronological order
F

Florence

january 2026
Translated from French
A very well-organized ski touring weekend. Beautiful route, unique mountain refuge accommodation. High-quality food. Very professional guide. High fitness level. Be warned: ski touring is a cardio workout! For an introductory weekend, I found it really tough... No time to acclimatize to the altitude before it was over! I would have liked to take more time, including during the hikes. But we had to hurry. As a result, the course finished at 1:30 pm on Sunday... I'm not sure I'd risk it again...
Published on 01/02/2026
DT
Decathlon Travel's response
Translated from French

Good morning,


Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that you appreciated Xavier's professionalism and the setting of your stay in the mountain refuge.

Ski touring remains a demanding discipline, even for beginners. Over a weekend, the effort is concentrated to allow you to have a complete experience. Our guides, like Xavier who is familiar with this program, adapt the pace to the overall energy level of the group. A 1:30 pm finish on Sunday often results from the smooth progress of the participants, while ensuring optimal safety in the face of the afternoon's snow conditions.

We take note of your feelings about the physical intensity and hope that, despite the fatigue, you will keep a beautiful memory of this baptism at altitude.


The Decathlon Travel team

G

Gabriel

december 2025
Translated from French
Two days that went by very quickly. Beautiful weather and hard snow (you can't have everything, well, you can, but you need luck).
Published on 09/01/2026
c

coline

february 2025
Translated from French
It was great
Published on 19/05/2025
C

Chloé

march 2025
Published on 31/03/2025
E

Elodie

march 2025
Translated from French
Very well organized. The guide was super friendly. The Decathlon teams were very helpful in answering questions before departure.
  • Elodie
Published on 17/03/2025
L

Laurent

march 2025
Translated from French
This introductory course perfectly met my expectations in terms of both technique and physical fitness. The guide was competent, patient, and friendly. The meals in the mountain hut were excellent – ​​top-notch!
Published on 11/03/2025
M

MYRIAM

february 2025
Translated from French
The Bostan valley is a beautiful destination for ski touring, and the group was friendly.
Published on 10/02/2025
C

Cédric

march 2024
Published on 25/03/2024
M

Mireille

march 2024
Published on 12/03/2024
F

Fabienne

february 2024
Translated from French
Weekend ski touring around the Bostan refuge, a sporty stay in magnificent weather and just the right dose of adrenaline.
  • Fabienne
  • Fabienne
Published on 26/02/2024
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