Typical itinerary
Meet in front of the esf office in Chantemerle at 09:00 and take the Ratier gondola. You will have time to get to know the ski touring and safety equipment before taking your first steps on climbing skins. Your instructor will teach you the essential uphill techniques while introducing you to the wildlife of the larch forest. For the descent, you can ski on-piste or, if you prefer, alongside the piste for your first taste of off-piste skiing.
Weather and snow conditions may affect the outing. If conditions are unsuitable, the itinerary will be adapted accordingly.
Weather and snow conditions may affect the outing. If conditions are unsuitable, the itinerary will be adapted accordingly.
Morning
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Detailed itinerary
- 09:00 – Meet at the esf office in Chantemerle.
- Safety is our top priority, so before setting off we have a short briefing to go over the planned route and equipment. Avalanche safety equipment is provided (shovel, probe and transceiver), and the day before the outing we will advise you on where to hire your ski touring equipment.
- If you do not have a ski pass, a ski touring pass is available from the ski school for around €20.
- We start at a gentle pace, giving you plenty of time to get comfortable with the equipment, climbing skins and essential ski touring techniques.
- Along the way, your instructor will share their knowledge of the mountains, local wildlife and the landscapes of the Briançon area, while helping you spot animal tracks in the snow.
- On the way down, you may have the opportunity to try some easy off-piste skiing alongside the piste, depending on what you feel comfortable with and the conditions on the day.
- The session finishes at Serre Ratier at 1:00 pm, at the top of the first gondola section.
An unforgettable introduction!
- An accessible introduction to ski touring
- An enthusiastic instructor to guide you
- A unique mountain environment to discover
Provided
- Avalanche safety kit (shovel, probe and transceiver)
Meet your guides and hear from those who have experienced it
The perfect introduction to ski touring
“Climb away from the pistes, then enjoy an easy descent back down on-piste.”
MD
Marc D.
esf customer