3 valleys, 3 days, 3 atmospheres

L'Étoile Embrunaise

3 extraordinary days in a star formation around Lake Serre-Ponçon, discovering the Southern Alps by ski touring. If you're a fan of hard work on the way up and twisting turns on the way down, this is the experience for you.
You'll be staying at the gite La Grande Ferme, with its unforgettable sunsets!

Programme


TUESDAY :
  • Welcome at 8:30 am at the Les Orres roundabout (322 D40 05200 Baratier)
  • Collection of equipment (if necessary)
  • Presentation of the 3-day programme
  • Check of ski touring and emergency equipment (shovel, probe, avalanche transceiver)
  • Ascent in skins to the Ratelle ridge via the Pellat valley
  • Lunch (bring your own picnic for the 1st lunch)
  • Descent
  • Briefing for day 2
  • Welcome at the gite

WEDNESDAY :
  • Meet at 8:30am at the gite ready to go
  • Presentation of the day's programme
  • Ski tour to Pénas or Col de la Fourche
  • Lunch
  • Descent
  • Briefing for day 3

THURSDAY :
  • Meet at 8.30am at the gite ready to go
  • Presentation of the day's programme
  • Skins up to Col de l'Ane or Côte Ronde
  • Lunch
  • Descent
  • Debriefing of the trip
  • Return of equipment (if necessary)

DATES:
  • 16/17/18 January
  • 23/24/25 January
  • 6/7/8 February

RATES :
297€/person (supervision by the professional, mini bus transport from the meeting point, collective equipment, DVA pack if necessary)

NOTES :
This holiday is designed for people with previous ski touring experience.
Full board in the gite is not included in the price.
You will need to pay around 160€ for the gite (2 nights + all meals except snacks on the 1st day).
If you arrive on Monday evening and would like accommodation, please contact Toni at Team Ski Mountain Experiences.
You can pay by cash, cheque or credit card.

A memorable stay
  • 3 days of adventure & disconnection
  • Customised itineraries and personalised advice
  • A moment of pure conviviality
  • Exceptional panoramic views
  • Improve your technique and autonomy in the mountains
  • An activity with a low carbon footprint!

Equipment

Made available
  • Safety kit (shovel, avalanche transceiver, probe)
  • Rucksack (if required)
To bring
  • Ski touring equipment: skis with touring bindings, sealskins, knives, adapted boots, ski touring poles.
  • 35-litre rucksack
  • 1 to 2 litres of water and provisions
  • High-index sun cream
  • Second skin blister plasters
  • Suitable ski trousers (breathable with ventilation), warm Gore Tex jacket, micro down jacket or fleece jacket, 1st technical layer (avoid cotton), 1 pair of light gloves, 1 pair of gloves or mittens, sunglasses, ski mask, hat.
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