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Book a mountain guide Uiagm in La Grave - La Meije

Freeride skiing at La Grave / La Meije takes place entirely in an off-piste. World-class routes often start on glaciers. There are no marked runs and many risk areas, skiing with a guide is strongly recommended. Here are some reasons to choose a freeride day or weekend with a Snowlegend guide:
 The off-piste area is extremely vast, with a guide you can optimize your freeride skiing day in La Grave by skiing the best routes with the best timing.
 Some itineraries like the Vallons of La Meije or Vallons of Chancel overlook areas of cliffs where you must not take the wrong route.
 Guides know the snow conditions of all the freeride itineraries as they ride here all winter. With a ski guide you will never be in a panic in the middle of an icy couloir.
 The Snowlegend guides know all the safety procedures in the glacial zone, whether for the Dome de la Lauze or the Girose Glacier. They are your insurance and security for areas with crevasses for example.
 The Snowlegend team is composed of UIAGM guides and instructors who are above all freeride enthusiasts in skiing, snowboarding or telemark. They will share their passion with you.

For quality and safety, Snowlegend prefer to guide groups of maximum 5 riders for couloirs and itineraries.
We accept groups of 6 to 7 persons for classical itineraries
Which are Vallons of Chancel or La Meije or Saint Christophe. Typical day Off-piste

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La Meije freeride

Family freeride Off-pist experience in La Grave - La Meije

The Queen Meije rises 3983 meters (13000 feet)
Around this mythic summit, you will find one of the biggest off-piste area in Europe : La Grave-la Meije domain freeride.
Come live an unique freeride experience with a Snowlegend mountain guide. Those days will be memorable and filled with happiness for your family.
You will discover the off-piste technique while riding safely in the middle of a magic panorama. On the agenda : glaciers, huge powder areas, the Vallons de la Meije, the Vallons Chancel, the forest, the couloirs (progress depending on your level and desire). You will learn how to ride well with the good reflexes. We will discuss the safety rules in the mountains, the risk concept, the strategies to put in place to have the right cards in hand and avoid frequent pitfalls.
Required level : to be at ease on red/black slopes
Age : from 12 to 80 years old.
Snowlegend offers rental Rossignol Freeride skis, back country skis (serie 7 or Black Ops) or snowboards/split boards Jones, Rossignol, Pogo or Avalanche airbag Mammut for the children.
And if the children are equipped we will offer the rentals to the parents.

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Weight with airbag system without cartridge: 2420grs
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Thermoformed back for high wearing comfort
Stowable axe-pole carrier
Hydration system compatible
Padded waist belt, removable
Aluminum frame for optimum load transfer
Attachment for ice-screw carabiners on hip belt
Integrated helmet carrier
Diagonal ski carrier
Side compression straps
Padded goggle pouch
Front pocket for avalanche safety equipment
Hip belt pocket
Snowboard carrier

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