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Cervières Briançonnais ski touring
In this 4-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!
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.
Accommodation Hotel-lodge half board, shared bathroom. Towels are not included. Single room possible if available, extra 95€. |
Disclaimer This is an example of initiation ski touring in the Cervières valley and Briançonnais. The weather and snow conditions, as well as the level of the participants, may make me modify the program or the order of the itinerary. IMPORTANT: if you are joining a group, please be aware that I need a minimum of participants to guarantee the departure. You’ll be notified the latest 21 days before the starting date in case I need to cancel because of a lack of participants. Your money will then be transferred back. This trip is organized by “AZIMUT” - Atout France IM005120010 |
More info Group size: 5 to 8 people. The price varies between 565€ and 585€ depending on the dates. Please contact me for more details. 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€. |
Meeting point At the Oulx train station. |
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Itinerary
Day 1: Montgenèvre
Meeting at the Oulx train station (Cesana). Transfer to Montgenèvre resort (between France and Italy). Today will be warming up, technical advice and learning to use safety equipment. In the afternoon, if weather permits, we will ski to our accommodation in Cervières by an off piste itinerary until the hotel. Luggage is transported to the accommodation.
D +/-400m.
Day 2: Mazalen
Today we tour above our base camp, in the Malazen valley above the Laus hamlet.
D +/-600m.
Day 3: Chalets d'Izoard
We go through the forest until the Chalets d’Izoard (2190 m). It’s an old pasture hamlet in a beautiful mineral cirque, at the foot of the famous pass. From there, we reach the last slopes until the Ourdeïs pass (2420 m), the access point to the Queyras regional park.
D +/-600m.
Day 4: Cîme Saurel
We go through a valley terrain to the border with Italian Piedmont. We reach the Cîme Saurel (2249 m), from where the views over the Fonts valley and its many hamlets are spectacular. We can also see the beautiful Sestrières valley. Finally, we descend to end the trip.
D +/-650m.
About the guide
We enjoy very much discovering and re discovering the most beautiful spots in the world, in the Ecrins mountain range but also all around the planet.
Together with the guides in the team, we will share with you unique moments and an amazing journey. From les Ecrins to Chile, from Morocco to Greenland, from Les Gorges du Verdon to Japan, from Italy to Norway… tons of destinations offering all types of mountain activities, different every season. It makes us so happy when I can share them with my friends and clients.
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Prices per person
Group of 5 | EUR 583 each |
Group of 6 | EUR 583 each |
Group of 7 | EUR 583 each |
Group of 8 | EUR 583 each |
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Price includes
• Guiding fee
• Accommodation
• Transport during the trip
• Mountain guide's expenses (lifts, meals, accommodation, etc)
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
What people are saying about this trip
Lilana Esteves
5.00
March 2020
Sietske Hoving
4.00
January 2020
We really enjoyed the trip. As well the group, the skiing as the guide. A good hotel with enough facilities and very guest friendly. Thank you for your service and organization
Jason Baynes
5.00
September 2019
What an incredible experience. Everything went superbly , the guides, organization and the team did a spectacular job.
Herbert Navarro
1.00
September 2019
I was disappointed. I was slower than the rest of the group reaching Tete Rousse, and the guide discouraged me from going to Gouter. I had a slight ankle sprain the day before which slowed my ascent. I recovered 95% the day after. My complaint: when I decided to go for a second guided attempt, at a slower pace, I received no help in securing a guide, or a reservation at Gouter. The online reservation showed fully booked both for Rousse and Gouter. But I know that there were lots of empty bunks at Rousse, and I suspect the same at Gouter. I received sympathy, but only as a formality. Initially I had sought a single dedicated guide, but I was encouraged to join a group. I did not get a choice.I should have known better, I knew my pace would be a bit slower, but I counted on your support and understanding. I got neither. I was on my own with no help.
Edward de Haan
4.00
August 2019
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Kim Deferspiel
2.00
August 2019
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Ryan Beck
5.00
July 2019
Trip was excellent but explore share needs to provide more information, the only reason I knew what was going on is that I was with Azimut on another trip.
Ildiko Knudson
5.00
July 2019
I climbed with Marco. He is a very experienced mountain guide with a huge knowledge. I felt safe the whole time. A lot of laughs during the trip. Thank you explore-share.
5.00
June 2019
Our guide was Christopher Garrigues
Jérémie Crmr
5.00
April 2019
Le boss et toute l\'équipe sont des grands passionnés, et ça se sent
Radu Oprea
5.00
September 2018
Great experience with very knowledgeable and friendly guides. Great atmosphere.
Yasutaka
4.00
August 2018
I joined this trip 30 Jul - 2 Aug with my friend from Japan. This was third try of mountaineering in foreign countries . The weather was not good, but we were able to stand on the summit. It was amazing experience for us because we have wanted to climb European mountains for a long time. We appreciate our guide and support staffs. Thank you!
Anna Rozzorenova-Helle
5.00
August 2018
My trip was great and the guides were the best!!!
Tom Godtfredsen
5.00
July 2018
More challenging than I thought I would be. Happy to get up; happy to get down. All 3 guides were great. Showed confidence, and took very good care of us :)
Kohei Nishimura
4.00
July 2018
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yaron lavy
5.00
July 2018
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Ketil Wermskog
4.00
June 2018
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Kei Hidaka
5.00
September 2017
It was the first time to climb the mountain in foreign country for me. However As I don\'t like the such a tour which includes all like flight, accomodation etc. That\'s why I chose the Explore-share. I enjoyed much this tour thanks to friendly and nice guide and also other participants, though we couldn\'t climb Mont Blanc because of bad weather condition. Finally this tour was well organized with skilled guides. I hope for next chance to climb Mont Blanc.
Cedric Ferrero
5.00
August 2017
Quand on a affaire à des personnes passionnées et professionnelles, le résultat s\'en ressent! Continuez à partager la montagne!!
Anna
5.00
April 2017
My experience was better than I could have imagined. I didn\'t have to worry about anything other than showing up in Oulx with my ski boots! Simon, our guide, was excellent, totally competent, and easy-going. We spent time in the best ski areas in beautiful, small French towns. Our accommodations and food were also top notch. I\'d highly recommend Azimut.
Gicquel Jérôme
5.00
October 2014
Merci à l\'équipe et surtout notre super guide JB qui nous a supporté jusqu au sommet
Merci beaucoup à Manu et Antoine, nos deux guides, pour cette excellente semaine. Ils ont été aux petits soins et très professionnels: s\'assurant que chacun était en sécurité et profitait le plus possible de son séjour, de la montagne et de la bonne neige ;). L\'hébergement, à l\'hôtel Les Agneaux était aussi fantastique: nourriture faite maison, locale, chambres très confortables et propriétaire encore une fois aux petits soins. C\'était top!