St. Gervais, France

Thurs 6th – Sunday 9th March

£395.00

Always fancied tackling the Haute Route but not sure if ski touring is your thing? Well now is your chance to give it a try without committing yourself to 8 days of trekking! The weekend is ideal for good skiers who want to explore the expansive terrain away from the crowded pistes and to learn essential skills to travel with confidence in the backcountry.

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Itinerary:

• Day 1 
  Arrive in St Gervais and check into the hotel. In the evening you will meet up with your Mountain Tracks guide for an initial briefing and review of the itinerary.
• Days 2 & 3
  Full days on the mountain with your guide leading a range of skills sessions covering the following:
• Route planning and navigation
  Skinning skills
  Glacier travel
  Crevasse rescue
  Transceiver training
  Recognising avalanche terrain and avoiding avalanches
  Emergency procedures
  Using crampons and ice-axe
• Day 4
  Further half-day on the mountain.
  Final review session and disperse after lunch.
• The itinerary is kept flexible to allow for changes in the weather and snow conditions.

Price: £395.00

Includes:

• All guiding fees and expenses
• 3 nights half-board or chalet-board accommodation
• In-resort transfers
• The price does NOT include: lift pass, lunches, beverages, personal insurance, equipment hire, international travel, airport transfers

Location:
St. Gervais, France

Days off work: 2