Self-Drive Dog Sledding Initiation in Avoriaz, Portes du Soleil

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2.5 hrs
Sporty
From 6 years-old and up
Recommended
From€120

Learn to drive a sled dog team in Avoriaz in the middle of the Northern Alps with a professional musher!

Learn to drive a sled dog team in Avoriaz in the middle of the Northern Alps with a professional musher!

With only a few places left for the 2023/2024 season, we invite you to discover our other activities in the Portes du Soleil and particularly recommend that you take a look at Ski Joëring in Avoriaz.

During this introduction to dog sledding in Avoriaz, you will learn how to look after and steer a team of 2 or 3 sled dogs during a 2-hour excursion. Accompanied by an experienced instructor, you will get a quick and clear briefing on how to steer your sled with the musher's advice, even from the age of 10. In complete safety, with top-quality equipment, expert professionals and a pack of adorable dogs, all you will have to do is enjoy the incredible sensations offered by the activity and the magnificent snow-covered landscapes of the Alps during your dogsled outing in Avoriaz!

The experience begins with a meeting with your four-legged companions, with whom you will be able to bond over a few moments of sharing. After fitting all the Huskies with their harnesses and tying them up in groups, your little procession of sledges will set off for a 2-hour ride: between descents and ascents during which you will have to help your team of dogs, you will have an incredible time discovering the thrills of sled dog driving in Avoriaz!

Both sporty and contemplative in the magical setting of the Portes du Soleil, your introduction to driving a sled dog team in Avoriaz will remain engraved in your memory forever!

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From€120

Practical information

Number of dogs: 60

Breeds of dog: Huskies, Greenland Eskimo dogs

Number of places per sled: 1 adult and 1 child (maximum 88lbs / 40 kg)

Driver or passenger: you drive the sled yourself, as only children can be passengers

Course of events

- Meeting with the instructor and the dogs at the L’Aventure en Traîneau base

- Presentation of your sled and team to get to know the dogs (photo opportunity)

- Briefing and quick lesson in sled driving

- Departure for an adventure lasting around 2 hours, with a mix of downhill and uphill runs with the dogs, powder snow and forest

- Return to the base camp, dismantle your equipment and pat the dogs to bring the activity to a gentle close

Activity requirements

You need to be in good physical condition to help the dogs during the climb.

Passenger minimum / maximum age: 6 / 11 years old (88lbs / 40 kg max.)

Possibility to drive the sled from 10 years old.

Special terms

Reservation requests for WINTER 2025 cannot be made at this time: please wait until September/October 2024.

Meeting point:
L’Aventure en Traîneau - Le Col de La Joux Verte, 74110 Avoriaz
Spoken languages:English, French
Included
  • All the dog sledding equipment
  • Musher
Excluded
  • Photos
  • Video
Do not forget to bring
  • Warm clothing
  • Waterproof shoes
  • Gloves

Reviews

Average rating

4.8/5

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  • Very good
    20.4%
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Roddy A., United Kingdom — 12/03/2024
5/5
Very patient and friendly instructors. We all had a great time.
Phil E., United Kingdom — 14/02/2023
5/5
A wonderful activity and beautiful countryside with very entertaining dogs. The whole experience was fantastic.
Douglas Marshall C., United States — 02/01/2023
4/5
Was surprised to find out that we were actually driving the sleds? That is definitely not something offered in the States.
FAIQAH W., United Kingdom — 08/03/2024
5/5
Exhilarating experience with breathtaking views.
joshua W., United Kingdom — 12/02/2024
5/5
Amazing experience!

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