ski-touring

SKI TOURING AROUND LA GRAVE - LA MEIJE offers beautiful day trips or over several days with nights in refuge. The whole mountain is offered to us, with its varieties of larch forests, valleys, slopes, couloirs, glacier and summits... The first objective is to find beautiful snow to put under our skis.
The climb is the pleasure of consistent effort, at a pace that the guide adapts to your physical condition, in the peaceful atmosphere of the wild mountain, with regular breaks to hydrate and take pictures. At the top we remove the skins from our skis, have a snack and look around the horizon at the surrounding peaks...
For the descent, the guide gives the options of the different lines that can be taken, safety instructions and technical advice to make the most of the terrain and snow ... And we’re off! To make big freeride turns at mach 2 or small, each his line, each his skis, but snow, fun and pleasure for everyone!

Some examples of our ski touring itineraries for the day out in the mountains from La Grave:

Chazelet area - La Grave:
 Signal de La Grave: Altitude 2450 m, 700 m vertical elevation, 2h30 climb, beginners level
 Plateau d’Emparis, Gros Têt: altitude 2650 m, 900 m vertical elevation, 3 hours climbing, beginners level
 Refuge du goléon et col du Cruq des Aiguilles: altitude 2700 m, 1000 m vertical elevation, 3h30 climb, beginners level
 Côte Plaine: altitude 2750 m, 700m vertical elevation, 2h30 climb, beginners level
 Spaghetti Couloir of the Cruq des Aiguilles: altitude 2750 m, 1050m vertical elevation, 4h climbing, level difficult

La Grave area / Girose glacier:
 Brêche of the Pan de Rideau and Epaule du Rateau W: altitude 3650 m, vertical elevation 650 m, climb time 2h30, beginners level
 Col de la Girose 3500 m and Pic de la Grave 3650 m, vertical elevation 750 m, 3h climbing, level difficult

Col du Lautaret area:
 Col des Clochettes: 500m vertical elevation or 2 hours of climbing, beginners level.
 Tête Noire: 800m vertical elevation, 3 hours climbing, beginners level.
 Pic blanc du Galibier: 900m vertical elevation, 3 hours climbing, easy, beginners level.
 Pic de Combeynot: 1100m vertical elevation, 4 hours climbing, quite difficult, experienced level.
 Grand Galibier by the Col Termier: 1300m vertical elevation, 5 hours of climbing, difficult, experienced level.

Vallée de la Guisane area:
 Tour de l’aiguillette du Lauzet : 800m vertical elevation, easy.
 Tête de Ste Marguerite: 1200m vertical elevation, quite difficult.
 North face of the Pic de l’Etendart: 1400m vertical elevation, difficult.
 Petit couloir Davin: 1300m vertical elevation, very difficult.

SKI TOURING WEEKEND AT THE GALIBIER REFUGE WITH SNOWLGEND.
Weekend dates in January: 10/11, 17/18, 24/25, 30/31.
The weekend is supervised by Uiagm-certified mountain guides. Enjoy a unique stay combining ski touring, nature, and conviviality. You will sleep in the comfortable Galibier refuge, located just below the Galibier pass (2642m).
Program - Day 1: Departure from the Col du Lautaret (2,057m) for a unique hike amid majestic landscapes. The elevation gain will vary between 500m+ and 1,500m+ depending on the level and wishes of the group, whether beginners or advanced. Arrival at the magnificent Galibier refuge, perched in the heart of this enchanting setting. Gourmet evening: fondue and raclette on the menu, to share a convivial moment and, for dessert, live music before going to bed.
 Day 2: Exploration of the surrounding area on splitboards, with a wide choice of routes available.
Two to four groups (beginner and advanced) of four riders, for personalized guidance.
Limited places: booking required. Touring skis can be hired from the Snowlegend store at a preferential rate.
Price €349 (including: Snowlegend guide supervision, half board at the refuge, and 2 snacks on Saturday and Sunday).
The first edition in winter 2025 was a success. Snowlegend guides want to organize these weekends again and share this touring experience in the heart of the Alps. Exceptional landscapes, 360° panoramic views under the gaze of the giants (Meije 3,984 m, Barre des Ecrins 4,102 m, etc.).
An adventure combining learning, pleasure, and discovery.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the mountains in a different way.
Book now by sending an email and get ready for a weekend getaway!