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Ski touring in Grand Saint Bernard
Discover the best spots in the mythical Grand Saint Bernard pass and improve your ski touring skills with Sébastien, IFMGA certified mountain guide.
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Alps
4 Days
Feb, Mar, Apr
Description
Please join me for this unique 4-day ski touring program to the Grand Saint Bernard pass at the border of Switzerland and Italy. This place is cut off from the world more than 7 months a year.
We will be staying 2 nights at the Hospice du Grand Saint Bernard. It’s a magic and confortable place with a very welcoming management. We will finish the cross-country ski tour with a night in the Plan du Jeu refuge. In addition, we will ascend to the Hannibal pass.
This great adventure at Saint Bernard is dedicated to people who already have a fairly good level of off-piste skiing. You also need to have at lease some ski touring experience.
Please find below the program I usually propose. I can of course adapt it based on your time here and on your wishes. The snow and weather conditions might also force us to change it a little.
During this 4-day tour, I will give you the necessary explanations and trainings in order for you to:
– improve your ski touring level;
– assess and manage risks linked to off-piste skiing;
– use efficiently the ARVA (Appareil de Recherche de Victime en Avalanche), the shovel and the probe.
If you are interested by this program, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me. I will guide you there with much pleasure.
Itinerary
Day 1: Bourg Saint Bernard - Hospice du Grand Saint Bernard
D+ 700m / D- 250m
Day 2: Hospice du Grand Saint Bernard - Mont Fourchon (2902 m)
D+ 692m / D- 692m
Day 3: Hospice du Grand Saint Bernard - Tête de Fonteinte (2775 m) - Pointe de Drone pass (2861 m), Bourg Saint Bernard, Plan du Jeu refuge (2073 m)
D+ 658m / D- 1045m
Day 4: Plan du Jeu refuge - Hannibal pass (2992 m)
D+ 900m / D- 1065m
Details
Accommodation - Hospice du Grand Saint Bernard - http://goo.gl/5wBhTw
- Refuge de Plan du Jeu - http://goo.gl/9qOWM3 |
More info The price mentioned is the starting price. Picnic for days 3 and 4 is included, provided by the Hospice and the refuge. Provided equipment: harness, ARVA, shovel and probe. |
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About the guide
IFMGA / UIAGM Mountain Guide -
Sébastien is originally from Toulon. Before he dedicated his time fully to his passion, mountaineering, he has completed a degree in Alpine Geography.
His thirst for adventure took him from countries such as Turkey and Peru to the high mountains of Pakistan .
Since 2000, he work as a Mountain Guide in Chamonix, La Clusaz and all over the world.
What people are saying about Sébastien Laurent
Casey White
5.00
June, 2022
Sebastien was a fantastic guide, I had a great time and learned a lot. I would 100% use him again as a guide and the climbing / route choices were great as well
Antonia Mächler
3.00
February, 2022
The traveller did not leave a comment.
Robert Davis
5.00
July, 2021
Excellent course. Sebastien tailored the content to my goals and was a great and thorough instructor. A very enjoyable and educational course.
Lauren
5.00
January, 2019
Gained skills and confidence in ice climbing, as well as some mountaineering skills. Guide was extremely knowledgeable and supportive. Look forward to working with Seb again.
Slawek Noga
5.00
October, 2018
Five amazing days ,professional and friendly service. Keep Calm and Climbing with Sebastien Lauren
david guo
4.00
September, 2018
The traveller did not leave a comment.
Alexandra Robert-rodiere
5.00
January, 2017
Grâce à Sebastien L vous repoussez vos limites! Exigent mais attentif il vous amènera découvrir des paysages hors des sentiers battus...avec la cool attitude. Bref un super guide!
Pascal Le Flao
5.00
February, 2016
Une page superbe, intéressante, un guide talentueux, sympa et simple avec qui on a plaisir à partager notre passion pour la montagne. Merci Sébastien !
Pascal Le Flao
5.00
February, 2016
Una página estupenda, interesante, una guía talentosa, agradable y sencilla con la que nos complace compartir nuestra pasión por la montaña. Gracias Sebastián!
D'Jé Titounian
5.00
December, 2015
Super semaine avec Sébastien et Guillaume. Très partant pour refaire un stage!!!
Jorge
5.00
July, 2015
Unforgettable experience, thanks to our guide Sebastien we reached the summit, he prepared us not only with the required skills also with the psychological strength for such an emblematic summit. Also we want to thank Gauthier (from Explore-Share) for his help preparing this expedition.
Dimitri
5.00
April, 2015
It was my first ski touring experience in high montainous areas: it was just unique thanks notably to the way Sébastien managed us in a very professional way. He inspired confidence in our group while this was the very first time for three among us. Congrats.
Gilles
5.00
February, 2015
Nous avons passé trois jours entre Chamonix et La Clusaz, quelques classiques dans les aiguilles rouges et une belle journée au début du massif des Aravis. Nous avons particulièrement apprecié Sébastien pour ces choix en rapport avec notre niveau, sa patience, sa pédagogie juste quand il faut, pro et sympathique,de très bons moments en montagne, sportifs et conviviaux.
Gauthier
5.00
May, 2014
Thanks a lot Sebastien for helping us in getting ready to ascent the Mont Blanc and for letting us discover the incredible Vallée Blanche. It has been an unique experience that we will probably never forget. I hope we can climb an other mountain soon together. Take care. Gauthier
Ghislain
5.00
May, 2014
Sebastien was very professional in guiding us to the top of Mont Blanc! Great atmosphere within the group thanks to his great character. I highly recommend him for anyone wanting to clim the Mont Blanc, no matter his level. Thanks again, Sebastien!
Nicolas
5.00
May, 2014
Sébastien taught us all the bases of glacier climbing. We spent nice days with him in the Vallée Blanche and Mont-Blanc area. He was very patient and pedagogue. Thanks to him we could discover great little summit close to Aiguille du Midi!
Prices per person
Group of 1 | EUR 1485 Each |
Group of 2 | EUR 743 Each |
Group of 3 | EUR 495 Each |
Group of 4 | EUR 372 Each |
Group of 5 | EUR 297 Each |
Group of 6 | EUR 248 Each |
Group of 7 | EUR 207 Each |
Group of 8 | EUR 186 Each |
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Price includes
- Guiding fee
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