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SKI TOURING TREK INTO MAURIENNE
in 6 days
A not very committed glacial trek with accessible difficulties.
A real wild route with a good welcome of the wardens of refuges.
A particularly snow-covered beautiful area of Savoie.
That wild route is less visited than the big classic ones.
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OUTLINE
The previous day Appointment at 6.30 pm at the guides' office.
Day 1 Carro refuge
Departure from St-Gervais by car to go to Bonneval (1,800 m) (near 3h30). Ascent to Carro refuge
(2,760 m), the highest spot of Savoie at the heart of a large mineral cirque.
Difference in height of + 960 m.
Day 2 Levanna occidentale (3593m)
From the refuge you will climb to the summit of the western Levanna (3,593 m) via Col des Pariotes
(3,034 m). A return trip.
Difference in height of + 833 m - 833 m.
Day 3 Col du Grand Méan (3253m) - col de la Disgrâce (3050m
From Carro refuge you will go to Col des Pariotes (3,034 m) and Col de Trièves (3,270 m). Crossing
of Col du Grand Méan (3,253 m) on Mulinet glacier. Descent towards Col de la Disgrâce (3,050 m)
and towards Evettes refuge (2,590 m). If the risk of avalanche is too high, the ascent to the refuge
will be made via Ecot. Difference in height of + 1,000 m - 950 m.
Day 4 Albaron summit (3637m)
From the refuge you will get to Selle d'Albaron (3,474 m). From there you will follow a mixed ridge
which leads to the summit (3,637 m). You will get to Colerin glacier via a small pass and then a
series of steep slopes and big anticlinal valleys will enable to get to Avérole refuge (2,210 m).
Difference in height of + 1,130 m -1,430 m.
Day 5 Ouille d'Arberon (3563m)
From the refuge you will go to Col de l'Arberon (3,022 m), then to Ouille d'Arberon (3,563 m). A
return descent to Plan de Ravallon before climbing along Vallettaz cliff which leads to Col
d'Arbéron. Depending on the snow coverage you may need to use crampons on the ridge just
under the summit. A very nice summit and beautiful descent for good skiers. A stunning view on
the Alps and Italy. Difference in height of + 1,453 m -1,453 m.
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From Avérole refuge (2,210 m) several possible routes open to you, the most known of which is
the ascent of Col d'Arnès (3,012 m). You will take the way which climbs to Col d'Arnès and you
will fork into the small valley towards Ouille d'Arbéron on the left side of Vallettaz crest. The
climbing route will then appear with slopes of 25 to 30° on a short distance, then you will take a
long flat to Col d'Arnès. A beautiful descent before coming back.
Difference in height of + 800 m -1,212 m.
The guides could be led to change the program depending on the weather conditions, the
mountains, and the level of the participants.
2021 DATES
From mid-March to May depending on the snow conditions.
PARTICIPANTS AND SUPERVISION
Max. 5 people per guide.
Guaranteed departure in group sessions from 4 subscriptions.
You will be supervised by a mountain guide.
PHYSICAL AND TECHNICAL LEVEL
For good skiers in good physical shape. Passes and summits with technical difficulties. You need to have
some experience in ski touring. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about the required
level.
You will progress on an unmarked high-altitude mountain route, you will then have to know the dangers
linked to that activity (cracks, seracfalls, rockfalls, avalanches, very low temperatures).
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Price of the group option:
1035€ / person (guaranteed departure from 4 subscriptions)
Price of the private option:
1 participant: 3130€
2 participants: 1720€ / person
3 participants: 1285€ / person
4 participants: 1060€ / person
5 participants: 940€ / person
The price includes
− Supervision by a mountain guide
− Half-board in the huts
− picknicks
The price does not include
− Drinks, cereal bars and other personal expenses
− Your personal insurance
− Transportation to the starting point
− Your equipment
− Everything that isn’t mentioned in « the price includes »
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT
Thanks to the registration form dated and signed and with the 30% deposit, plus the optional insurance
coverage amounts. The balance will be paid 30 days before the departure date.
Having repatriation help service coverage is compulsory to attend our trips. If you do not have one, we can
offer you one.
APPOINTMENTS
The appointment takes place the day before the departure at 6.30 pm at the guides' office (in the Tourist
Office building) in Saint-Gervais.
Location : https://goo.gl/maps/58Kc9c7E3FsXXAcQ6
Please let us know if you cannot be present, the appointment can be done by phone.
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Code APE 8230Z – Siret : 440.287.076.000.10. – TVA intracommunautaire : FR18440287076EQUIPMENT LIST
Hat or balaclava + polar fleece headscarf or cap for the sun
Glacier glasses and ski goggles
Modern fiber underwear top and bottom (leggings)
Fleece jacket and waterproof jacket + waterproof trousers (Gore-Tex –like)
Warm and waterproof skiing gloves + extra cover mittens on top of them
Backpack with ski-carrying feature (± 45 litres)
Light headlight
Sleeping bag liner (blankets are available in the hut)
Plastic bags to protect your belongings
Insulated drinking bottle
Small personal first-aid kit (aspirin, second skins, bandages, sunscreen, lip protection,
earbuds, personal medication, toilet paper
Ski touring skis (in good shape) with crampons (knives)
Tour ski boots. It’s important to protect friction areas with Compeed and bandages
from the first day on.
Tour ski skins for your ski’s (rounded cut at about 5cm from the tail)
Two telescopic poles with washers
Harness with locking carabiner
Crampons
Avalanche beacon, probe and shovel
You can rent the technical equipment with our partners:
• For Saint-Gervais: - www.blanc-sport-saintgervais.com
- www.unlimited-saintgervais.com
• Les Contamines - www.intersport-lescontamines.com
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