Winter Mountaineering Skills Trip
Dates: 19 - 23 January 2012
Price: €998 per person
Minimum group size of two, maximum four people per guide.
A five day winter mountaineering skills trip for walkers and climbers who want to learn about and explore the mountains in winter.
Price Includes:
• Four nights half board accommodation at an Auberge
• One day ice climbing
• One mixed mountain day with snow gully, easy climbing and walking
• One easy ski tour (please note non-skiers can opt for a second day ice climbing or mountain day.)
• Guide fee for three days
• All technical equipment except skis Ice axes, crampons, helmets, harnesses, avalanche tranceivers, shovel, probe are all included. If you choose to do the ski tour we can arrange ski equipment for you.
• Transport to and from all activities
• Return transfer from Gap train station to accommodation
No previous experience is necessary, but a reasonable level of fitness is required.
Exploring the snow and ice of the Southern French Alps in winter.
A five day winter mountaineering skills trip aimed at introducing basic snow and ice techniques.
Based in the beautiful Champsaur valley on the edge of the Ecrins National Park, this trip will explore some of the classic ice climbing, snow gullies and ski touring in the region. Plus you have the advantage of the best sun record in the Alps!
