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Ski Touring
This is the way to
really discover the mountains in Winter and get away from the
crowds. Ski Touring or Ski de Randonnee allows you to explore peaks
and valleys not accessible via lift systems and to make your own
mark on untracked snowfields.
What is it?
Ski touring at it's simplest
level is hiking on skis. Using special light weight skis with bindings that
release at the heel and allow you to climb with synthetic "Skins" on
the bottom of your skis. At the top you remove the skins and lock the bindings
into the normal downhill position and enjoy the descent. It's a fantastic
feeling to be away from the masses in an valley full of virgin snow.
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Is it for ME?
If your reasonably fit and can hack
down modest off piste slopes then you can do it. A lot of ski tourers are not
particularly expert alpine skiiers.
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Why Here
The Aravis is one of the best
ski touring regions in France with routes for all levels from beginner to expert.
You can go on one day routes or we can arrange multi day routes with overnight
stops in mountain refuges.
I'm a Snowborder
No problem hire a pair of snow
shoes and strap the board to your back. The climbs are a little slower than on
skis - but you'll be ahead on the descents!
Equipment and Guides
Although technically not that
difficult it's vital that you take a professional guide to ensure your safety.
We can arrange guides along with avalanche safety equipment including ARVA
tranceivers. You can use your own skis and boots with binding converters or you
can hire special lightweight touring skis and boots from St Jean Sport.
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