Avalanche safety course on snowshoes near La Grave

Learn avalanche safety techniques near La Grave and become self-sufficient in the mountains with this training course and snowshoe hike!

Training day | Private outing | Moderate level hiking

4 options available from €38

Book your activity

From€380/ group
9 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 14 years-old and up

Practical information

A day of 8 to 9 hours of training on mountain and avalanche safety.

  • Moderate level walking
  • 500 metres maximum ascent
Course of events

Please allow a full day for this activity.

  • Meeting point to be determined (Pays de la Meije or Serre Chevalier Vallée sectors).
  • You will be briefed by your experienced guide on the planned itinerary and safety instructions.
  • Departure for a day of training.
  • Back to the starting point.
Objectives

The following topics will be covered during the course:

  • Basic principles for a coherent snowshoeing route depending on the slopes encountered, the snow conditions (avalanche risk) and the technical and physical level of each individual.
  • Learn about personal safety equipment such as avalanche transceivers, probes and shovels, and practise simple, practical search exercises.
  • Basic decision-making principles.
  • Installation of a handrail.
Activity requirements

Participants should be able to complete a day's ride with an ascent of around 500 metres.

Parental authorisation is required for minors wishing to take part in the course.


Special terms

We recommend that you take out personal accident insurance covering mountain sports at any altitude.

Don't forget to let us know if you are receiving any special treatment and/or are under medical supervision.

People with motor, mental/psychic or cognitive disabilities, infants and pets are not allowed to take part in this activity.

The duration and itinerary of this activity depend on the weather.


Meeting point:
Location determined by sector (Pays de la Meije or Serre Chevalier Valley sectors)
Spoken languages:English, French
Included
  • Supervision by a qualified mountain leader
  • Hiking poles
  • Snowshoes
  • Avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel
  • Specific equipment: identification plate, magnifying glass, snow saw, rope, etc.
  • Complimentary hot drinks (coffee/tea)
  • Collective first aid kit and radio linked to the mountain rescue service
  • Photo montage of your outing
Excluded
  • Transfer by vehicle to the meeting point and departure point of the outing
  • Snacks
  • Lunchtime picnic
Do not forget to bring
  • Warm hat or headband
  • Warm clothing adapted to the weather
  • Warm trekking-type mountain boots suitable for snow
  • Neck warmer or Buff Ski mask (useful in windy or snowy conditions)
  • Technical underwear (merino wool)
  • Rucksack (30L max)
  • Basic first aid kit
  • Sunglasses
  • Picnic
  • Water
  • Snacks