• Weekend introduction to ski touring
  • Weekend introduction to ski touring
  • Weekend introduction to ski touring
  • Weekend introduction to ski touring
  • Weekend introduction to ski touring
  • Weekend introduction to ski touring
  • Weekend introduction to ski touring
Arreau / Pyrenees

Weekend introduction to ski touring

4,8/5 (6 reviews)
Réf : JMKDBQ

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
    Arreau / Pyrenees
  • Age
    From the age of 18
  • CO₂-Emissions
    16.19 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

An all-inclusive weekend to discover ski touring . Ideally located in the heart of the valley , you and your guide will allow you to easily discover the practice of ski touring in areas offering the best conditions. You will be skiing on mountainous terrain with ungroomed snow, so a good level of skiing (comfortable on red runs) is necessary to participate in this weekend. The chosen areas will allow you to properly learn the techniques necessary for safe practice.

The highlights

  • A weekend in a small group
  • Accommodation in the valley
  • A mountain area ideal for exploration
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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.

The expert's opinion

This trip requires you to be comfortable skiing on red runs.

In figures

Ski touring

  • Average duration/day: 4h30
  • Average daily elevation gain: 800 m
  • Average daily descent: 800 m
  • Maximum altitude: 2500 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 3 to 6 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Guide de haute montagne

The activity is supervised by a high-mountain guide.

Management

Security

Safety is the primary concern; an avalanche transceiver, shovel, and probe kit is mandatory.
Learn more about supervision

Program

Day 1
Day 2
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    The Hourquette de Chermentas

    • Activity Ski touring
    • Duration of the activity 4h
    • Positive elevation gain 700 m
    • Negative elevation 700 m
    • Maximum altitude 2400 m
    • Accommodation Hostel
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    Accompanied by your guide, you will begin by climbing the Hourquette de Chermentas.

    This route in the heart of the national park uses different progression techniques, ideal for learning conversions and other techniques.

    Day 1

Note

The elevation gain and walking time remain an estimate that may change depending on the snow conditions, the pace of the participants, etc.

The guide reserves the right to modify this program, especially the locations of the outings, for various reasons such as weather, snow conditions and avalanche risk, or the physical capabilities of the group.

Accommodation

🏠 Inn - Day 1
  • 🏠 Inn - Day 1
  • 🏠 Inn - Day 1
  • 🏠 Inn - Day 1
  • 🏠 Inn - Day 1
🏠 Inn - Day 1

Located in Guchen, an authentic Pyrenean village in the Aure Valley, you'll stay in a former castle converted into a holiday center offering simple yet welcoming comfort . Most of the time, you'll be working in the concierge area. The on-site team is very friendly and goes out of their way to ensure you have the most enjoyable stay. The mountain atmosphere is convivial.

Access

Departure
Arreau, France
Day 1 : 08h00
End of stay
Arreau, France
Day 2 - 16h00

You will be back by 4pm

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Lannemezan

🚌 Then Lio bus to Arreau.

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

The price includes

  1. Full board from Saturday evening dinner to Sunday picnic, based on a shared room (dormitory for 4 to 6 people)
  2. Loan of the mandatory safety kit: avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe
  3. Qualified management
  4. Local transportation

The price does not include

  1. Transportation to the meeting point
  2. Ski touring equipment

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
Equipment

They traveled with us

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4,8/5
(6 reviews)
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F

Fabrice

march 2025
Translated from French

Our guide was excellent and very professional. For an introductory dive, he perfectly guided and supervised us, taking us to two magnificent spots. We would do it again without hesitation.

Published on 18/03/2025
R

Romain

february 2025
Published on 11/02/2025
F

Françoise

february 2025
Translated from French
Great weekend! Very friendly group and guide! And we were incredibly lucky with the snow.
Published on 11/02/2025

They traveled with us

Discover the authentic experiences of our travelers
4,8/5
(6 reviews)
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Reviews displayed in reverse chronological order
F

Fabrice

march 2025
Translated from French

Our guide was excellent and very professional. For an introductory dive, he perfectly guided and supervised us, taking us to two magnificent spots. We would do it again without hesitation.

Published on 18/03/2025
R

Romain

february 2025
Published on 11/02/2025
F

Françoise

february 2025
Translated from French
Great weekend! Very friendly group and guide! And we were incredibly lucky with the snow.
Published on 11/02/2025
J

Julien

march 2024
Published on 25/03/2024
P

Pierre Antoine

march 2024
Published on 18/03/2024
F

François

march 2024
Published on 11/03/2024
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