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Cervières Briançonnais ski touring

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On this 3-day trip, a certified mountain guide from the Azimut Montagne team will introduce you to ski touring in Briançonnais. Learn the basics in a beautiful setting!

Alps

3 Days

Jan - Apr

High


Description

Do you want to discover one of the most beautiful valleys in the Briançonnais massif? In fact, this valley is full of history, tradition and old architecture. Therefore, by exploring it we can understand the ancient living conditions.

Besides, our hotel is a calm oasis in the heart of the valley. From there, skiing or walking, we can reach beautiful itineraries. Furthermore, it’s a very comfortable and warm accommodation.

A long weekend is ideal to discover the wild and wonderful region of Briançonnais!

The highlights of this trip are the following: – A trip designed for beginners – A sunny mountain, even during the winter – My advice to improve your skills – Accommodation in an authentic village – Delicious meals and a warm welcome – Easy access by TGV

Do you find this trip interesting? Then please contact me! You can either join an existing trip (the dates are below) or we can plan a different one.

Meeting point

At the Oulx train station.

Itinerary

Day 1: Lay of the land

Get together at the Oulx train station. Then we head off to Montgenèvre ski resort on the France-Italy border. The day will be spent getting the lay of the land; the guide will teach or go over the necessary safety techniques. If weather permits we take an off piste itinerary to reach our gite in Cervières. We picnic at lunchtime and have dinner at the gîte.

Ascent/descent: + 400/- 400 m

Meals included: picnic and dinner

Accommodation included: gîte

Day 2: Les Ecrins, amazing views

We have breakfast and then jump into the practice! A nice day of ski touring in Serre-Chevalier Valley, facing the National Park of Les Ecrins and its glacier. You will love it!

Ascent/descent: +/- 800 m

Meals included: breakfast, picnic and dinner

Accomodation included: gîte

Day 3: Cîme Saurel

After breakfast we go touring in the Piemont valleys on the France-Italy border. There we climb up the Cîme Saurel (2449 m) where we have spectacular views over the Fonts valley and its’ traditional hamlets and the entire Sestrières valley. Then there’s one last descent to wrap up the trip in a truly memorable way. We head back to the gîte to pick up our luggage and take those who have a train to catch back to the station in Briançon or Oulx.

Altitude variation: +/- 800m

Meals included: breakfast and picnic

Please note this itinerary is an example of a skitouring discovery weekend with Azimut and should only be used as a guide. The weather conditions on the mountain or participants skills and stamina may require the guide changes the itinerary or inverse the itinerary. We kindly as you to request such decision. We may also have to change accomodation, with the same standard, due logistics and/or availability._

 

Details

More info

Group size: 5 to 8 people. Level: for people that never practiced ski touring but with a red/black piste level in alpine ski. I will teach you techniques for ski touring, safety and use of safety equipment. To carry: a light bag with what you need for the day and a picnic.

I recommend you to have cancellation insurance. Search and repatriation insurance is mandatory. I propose you to hire insurance through Europ Assistance upon booking the trip with me.

Equipment: skis with ski touring fixations, seal skins, poles, ski boots, 35L backpack (with airbag if possible), AVD, shovel, probe. I can loan you the safety equipment (AVD, shovel, probe). If you don't have the necessary equipment, you can rent it with me! Skis (with poles, skins and knifes) €110, boots €50, ski pack (skis, poles, skins, boots) €130, helmet €15, airbag 40€.


Equipment you will need to bring

Backpack

Helmet

Ski equipment

Sunglasses

Goggles

Avalanche eqmnt

Equipment rent on site


FAQs

What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?

We understand that finding the perfect place to stay is an essential part of your adventure experience. To help you with this, we’ve curated a list of three highly recommended hotels that offer comfort, convenience, and a touch of local charm. These accommodations are well-suited for adventurers looking to relax and rejuvenate after an exciting day of exploration
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Hotel L'Adret La Salle les Alpes France

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