Guided ski touring in La Grave, Alps

Organized by Snowlegend

Activity Snapshot

Spoken languages: Spanish, Italian, German, English, French
Minimum age: From 12 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: flexible More info
Opening seasons:
  • J
  • F
  • M
  • A
  • M
  • J
  • J
  • A
  • S
  • O
  • N
  • D

Activity description

Test ski touring on the snowy slopes of the world famous resort of La Grave - La Meije, and enjoy yourself in quality snow!

Snowlegend proposes you to discover ski touring around La Grave - La Meije, famous resort ski resort known for its world famous tours. The ski instructor guides will pass on their knowledge and their passion to ensure you a unique moment in a setting frozen by the winter. The whole mountain will offer itself to you, with its variety of forests, valleys, slopes, couloirs and summits...

For your private or group outings, the guide adapts to your level and offers you a quality and adapted itinerary. Safety obliges, you are briefed and receive technical advice to take advantage of the snow and the quality terrain that is available to you. You'll be going up by the strength of your legs, without ski lifts. Rather ecological, isn't it? You can then fully enjoy the descent, to fill up with sensations!

With ski touring, you will be able to take full advantage of the mountain air, as it is the most suitable way to cover the snowy slopes in winter.

This outdoor experience will allow you to live the mountain differently, supervised by the expertise of your Snowlegend guide!

Offers

1
Full day group excursion
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Go for a full day group excursion of ski touring with Snowlegend !

You can book several days that do not necessarily follow each other, and then organize them with the guide.

Course of events

- Appointment between 8:00 am and 8:30 am (variable depending on weather conditions, itinerary and snow conditions)

- Meeting with your guide in music with a coffee, check of the safety equipment and gliding together.

- Equipment on site: Nightingale helmets, Dva-Element Barryvox, shovel, light probe, harness. (Possibility to rent avalanche airbag Mammut -18€/day- to reserve).

- Departure of the groups. Depending on the snow and weather conditions: different itineraries and choice of slopes are proposed between glaciers, couloirs, forest...

- Difference in altitude during the day from 4 to 12 000 meters. 2 to 7 rotations of pure happiness!

After your sessions, you can enjoy a moment of relaxation and fun with the guides and instructors back at their place. They offer you the Chartreuse aperitif while your belongings dry in the heated room with shoe dryer.

Many services are available on site such as massage (by appointment) with a specialist, sharpening, waxing at the Pro-shop...

Activity requirements

All participants must be very good skiers (comfortable on red to black slopes) and all children must be accompanied by an adult.

 

Special terms

Snowlegend shop offers the rental of freeride skis or snowboards adapted to the terrain of La Grave or avalanche airbags to the youngest ones or if they are already well equipped to the parents.

The La Grave Snowlegend freeride shop, located in front of the La Meije glacier cable car, is committed to offering you the best choice of equipment in perfect condition, adapted to the magical slopes of La Meije and its snow conditions.

You will find a wide choice of freeride skis, cross-country skis, snowboards, splitboards and avalanche safety pack. Many of these references make you dream (as they are rare for rental). The skiman pays particular attention to the preparation of the edges, the sole and waxing according to the temperatures and the quality of the snow. Boots and helmets are dried and sanitized after each return of rental. The avalanche air bags are checked before each outing as well as the DVAs.

- Lunch is to be foreseen at the Refuge de Chancel at 2508m, or at the restaurant D'en Haut at 3200m or in the village at 1450m depending on the itinerary! Very good value for money.

OR take your picnic. 

- For lift passes, count 50€ per day (Snowlegend rate). Reduced rate at 40€ for under 25 years old.

- Or : get your ski pass at the Glacier cable car of La Meije.

Possibility to book at preferential rates for skiing, snowboarding, ski touring, splitboarding.

They can adapt themselves to groups and speak English, French, Italian, German and Spanish.

Do not forget to bring
  • all your skiing equipment
  • picnic with snack and water
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Sporty

Duration:

full day

Minimum age:

From 12 years-old and up

Meeting point:

At the Snowlegend chalet: In front of la Meije Glacier skilift, RD1091, 05320 La Grave - La Meije

Included:
  • helmet & harness
  • coffee at the shop and facilities
  • security backpack (DVA, shovel, probe)
Excluded:
  • ski lift pass
  • ski equipment
  • skii equipment (possibility to buy with preferred tarifs at the shop)
2
Private guiding
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Go for a day of ski touring with Snowlegend as a private guide!

You can book several days that do not necessarily follow each other, and then organize them with the guide.

Course of events

- Appointment between 8:00 am and 8:30 am (variable depending on weather conditions, itinerary and snow conditions)

- Meeting with your guide in music with a coffee, check of the safety equipment and gliding together.

- Equipment on site: Nightingale helmets, Dva-Element Barryvox, shovel, light probe, harness. (Possibility to rent avalanche airbag Mammut -18€/day- to reserve).

- Departure of the groups. Depending on the snow and weather conditions: different itineraries and choice of slopes are proposed between glaciers, couloirs, forest...

- Difference in altitude during the day from 4 to 12 000 meters. 2 to 7 rotations of pure happiness!

After your sessions, you can enjoy a moment of relaxation and fun with the guides and instructors back at their place. They offer you the Chartreuse aperitif while your belongings dry in the heated room with shoe dryer.

Many services are available on site such as massage (by appointment) with a specialist, sharpening, waxing at the Pro-shop...

Activity requirements

All participants must be very good skiers (comfortable on red to black slopes) and all children must be accompanied by an adult.

 

Special terms

Snowlegend shop offers the rental of freeride skis or snowboards adapted to the terrain of La Grave or avalanche airbags to the youngest ones or if they are already well equipped to the parents.

The La Grave Snowlegend freeride shop, located in front of the La Meije glacier cable car, is committed to offering you the best choice of equipment in perfect condition, adapted to the magical slopes of La Meije and its snow conditions.

You will find a wide choice of freeride skis, cross-country skis, snowboards, splitboards and avalanche safety pack. Many of these references make you dream (as they are rare for rental). The skiman pays particular attention to the preparation of the edges, the sole and waxing according to the temperatures and the quality of the snow. Boots and helmets are dried and sanitized after each return of rental. The avalanche air bags are checked before each outing as well as the DVAs.

- Lunch is to be foreseen at the Refuge de Chancel at 2508m, or at the restaurant D'en Haut at 3200m or in the village at 1450m depending on the itinerary! Very good value for money.

OR take your picnic. 

- For lift passes, count 50€ per day (Snowlegend rate). Reduced rate at 40€ for under 25 years old.

- Or : get your ski pass at the Glacier cable car of La Meije.

Possibility to book at preferential rates for skiing, snowboarding, ski touring, splitboarding.

They can adapt themselves to groups and speak English, French, Italian, German and Spanish.

Do not forget to bring
  • all your skiing equipment
  • picnic with snack and water
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Sporty

Duration:

full day

Minimum age:

From 12 years-old and up

Meeting point:

At the Snowlegend chalet: In front of la Meije Glacier skilift, RD1091, 05320 La Grave - La Meije

Included:
  • helmet & harness
  • coffee at the shop and facilities
  • security backpack (DVA, shovel, probe)
Excluded:
  • ski lift pass
  • ski equipment
  • skii equipment (possibility to buy with preferred tarifs at the shop)
100% secure payments
by credit card or Paypal

Meeting point

At the Snowlegend chalet: In front of la Meije Glacier skilift, RD1091, 05320 La Grave - La Meije Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 4 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
4 days
Cancellation between 48 and 96 hours prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
48 hrs
Cancellation 48 hours or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule