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Skill: *****
Our Expert level off-piste adventure courses will be the most demanding trips suitable only for the advanced skiers capable
of skiing the steepest slopes in the toughest conditions. Participants need to be supremely fit. You need to able to ski tour,
be confident walking with crampons on and be familiar with abseiling/use of a rope to participate in these trips. These weeks
will take place in renowned off-piste resorts e.g. La Grave and Alagna and will be led by mountain guides specializing in
extreme skiing.
Stamina: *****
To participate on the expert level courses you need to have excellent fitness and endurance. These are demanding courses where you'll be skiing hard all day for a week. Ski touring/walking/climbing will be used to access the best runs during the week, a good level of aerobic fitness is essential. If you enjoy long lunches and plenty of breaks, this course may not suit you!
La Grave is one of the Alps’ most renowned off-piste ski areas. For years it has attracted the best of the world’s off-piste
skiers who come for the great skiing and the majestic beauty of the place. The vertical drop off is over 2100m and much of the
skiing is not for the fainthearted!
We have chosen La Grave as one of the venues for our Expert-level Off-piste weeks ideal for very strong skiers capable of
negotiating the steepest slopes in the toughest conditions.
You'll need to be on top of your game to be up for this challenge!
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Ski Programme
This week will be an opportunity for expert level skiers to spend a week skiing off-piste with one of our team of
international mountain guides.
There is no set itinerary.
The week will start with a welcome meeting & briefing on the evening of the first day.
This is an opportunity to meet your guide and the rest of the group and to discuss the plans for the week.
The itinerary for the remainder of the week will be set by the guide based on the snow and weather conditions, his
recommendations and your own preferences.
The week is intended to be fun with lots of thrilling skiing but always directed with maximum attention to your safety and
the safety of others.
Ski area
The village is dominated by the towering La Meije and it is here from the top of the gondola (at 3,500m) that you’ll find
some of the most rugged and challenging off-piste skiing and snowboarding in the Alps. This is steep glaciated terrain with
gaping crevasses. You don’t need to stray too far from the 1 groomed run to find 50°slopes and cliffs and couloirs that demand
total commitment.
Additional Information
Duration & Dates
Unlike our other off-piste courses we run the La Grave course with 6 days guided skiing (rather than 5).
Other dates available for private groups on request from mid-December until end April
Prices
The price includes: 6 full days off-piste guide fees and expenses, 7 nights HB hotel accommodation (twin rooms)
The price does not include: lift pass, lunches, beverages, personal insurance, equipment hire, travel to/from La Grave
Single room occupancy - subject to availability - will incur an additional charge. Contact us for details.
Group Size
On our expert-level La Grave course the maximum guide:client ratio is 1:4.
Accommodation and meals
You will be staying in the Skiers Lodge in La Grave. This is owned and run by renowned Swedish Guide, Pelle Lang. The
Skiers Lodge is THE place to stay in La Grave and the bar and restaurant is always a hive of activity. Breakfast and 3 course
evening meal are included.
Arriving in resort
You should aim to arrive at the hotel sometime in the afternoon. If you are going to arrive after 7pm please contact the
hotel to advise them. There will be an initial briefing with your Mountain Tracks guide on the first evening. This is an
opportunity to meet the guide and the rest of the group, to discuss the plans and objectives for the week and to ask any
questions you may have relating to the week’s itinerary.
Equipment
For a comprehensive kit list
click here A copy of this kit list will also be sent to
you at the time of booking.
Alpine touring equipment is recommended on all our Off-Piste Adventure courses as in most resorts some of the best
off-piste runs can only be accessed after some climbing/walking.
All skiers will need to carry a small day sack (recommended size-20-30 litres) containing their safety gear and any
personal items e.g. camera, water bottle, favourite hill-snack!
Everyone is expected to ski at all times with the three essential items of avalanche safety equipment; transceiver,
shovel and probe.
If you ski off-piste regularly we recommend you purchase your own set. We use and recommend the DTS Tracker and these are
available to purchase through our recommended on-line retailer
FACEWEST.
Click here for details.
Alternatively the guides do usually have a number of sets available for hire.
Equipment Hire
If you need to hire equipment we recommend Twinner-Patrick Sports in La Grave. The shop is located on Route Nationale.
Tel: +33 (0)4 76 79 92 21. No email. You should contact the shop in advance to reserve gear.
Getting there
For recommendations on how to get to La Grave,
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Insurance
It is a condition of booking that you are insured for off-piste skiing covering personal accident, rescue and third party
risks. You are strongly advised also to take out cover against cancellation and curtailment.
If you are looking to purchase insurance for your trip we recommend
SNOWCARD. They specialise in travel insurance for adventure sports particularly skiing
and snowboarding. Their rates for both single trip and annual policies are very competitive.
For details on their policies and to get a quote
CLICK HERE or contact our office
for further details.