TIGNES - VAL D'ISERE - SAINTE-FOY-TARENTAISE - VALMOREL - LA PLAGNE - LES ARCS - LA ROSIÈRE
Explore on skis the many untouched and wild routes linking the many ski areas of Haute-Tarentaise
Right from the begining of the ski safari, the tour of the Haute Tarentaise seduces skiers from all over the world. Réputée au quatre coins de la planète, ce coin de Savoie a donner naissance aux plus grands et plus beaux domaines skiables du monde : Val d’Isère, Tignes (anciennement Espace Killy), Les Arcs, La
Plagne (Paradiski), La Rosière, La Thuile (Espace San Bernardo), Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise…
Those who already know the Haute Tarentaise will be pleasantly surprised to discover a completely different facet of this fantastic valley. Our logistics are well oiled and in the company of a guide who is here at home, we invite you to ski the powder of the most beautiful north face of the region: Bellecôte, Aiguille Rouge, Foglietta without forgetting the couloir of the “9 vallees” in La Lauzière between Valmorel and Saint François Longchamp …
As you ski from one valley to another, your luggage is transported by road! Stopovers in small typical hotels, located in mountain villages well placed among the mega ski areas, will allow you to get to know and appreciate the Savoyard welcome.
Join us for what former participants call “the greatest ski adventure of their lives”.
What you will do during your trip
- You will ski off-piste for six days, discovering the wild mountains of the Vanoise National Park and its surroundings.
- Discovering descents of 1,500 to 2,200 meters of vertical drop on the wild slopes of the Haute Tarentaise mountains.
- Savoring every day the unmissable cuisine of our mountains: fondue, raclette, crozets and diots ending with the typical digestif of the French Alps, genépi!
Frequently asked questions
9V guides use and recommend backcountry skis with touring bindings from 95 mm to 120 mm wide depending on your size. Equipped with pin touring bindings with stoppers, these skis are quite light and allow you to ski with ease and save your legs in all snow conditions. We recommend backcountry / touring ski bboots with 4 hooks with 60° of travel.
If you have an avalanche device, we advise you to bring it with you. If it’s an old avalanch beacon, this will be an opportunity to check that it works well and practice with it… You may want to buy a new one afterwards. If it is brand new, it is important to use it as often as possible to familiarize yourself with how it works. Only regular training allows you to be effective when needed! If you do not have a avalanche beacon, please let us know on the registration form and we will provide it to you (depending on the destination).
SUIT CASE AND SKI BAG
As we travel by plane, boat, car or minivan, space is often limited. It is therefore preferable to have compact luggage easy to handle… We advise you to travel with a soft bag (duffel bag style) with wheels, a soft ski bbag without wheels + a separate ski boot bag (always part of your sport equipment bundle).
BACKPACK (25 / 35 liters with carrying strap for skis) for the day’s belongings, you will put:
– a warm down jacket at the bottom of the bag,
– goggles with flat light screen,
– neck warmer against the wind, the cold, the powder, the sun,
-High SPF sunscreen for face and lips
-Spare gloves if you fall often, or mittens if you’re sensitive to the cold
-Thermos for cold weather or a hydration pack for milder conditions
-Dried fruits, chocolate, energy bars
-Survival blanket, shovel, and probe
CLOTHING
You will spend much more time in ski gear than in après-ski attire.
At any time of the season, the weather can be mild and sunny—or extremely cold, snowy, or rainy.
Pack weather-appropriate clothing: During a snowstorm, skiing in the forest is fantastic. Plan an additional item of clothing to take in your backpack during the day; it will allow you to adapt to any temperature changes. The temperature varies with the elevation, around 10°C per 1000 meters. Therefore, the temperature difference between the valley and the summit can vary by 20° or more with the effect of the wind.
If you are properly equipped you will enjoy skiing whatever the weather. We ski in all weathers conditiions.
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Program
DAY 1: Welcome at the Le Monal hotel in Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise
Meet at 6:30 p.m. – Meet the guide, check everyone’s ski equipment, distribute rental skis (for those who have ordered them) and safety equipment provided. Meal and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 2: Tignes – Val d’Isère
Hotel Le Monal is ideally located less than half an hour by taxi from some of the world’s most incredible ski resorts. Your guide will select the area offering the best skiing, depending on the weather and snow conditions. You will begin the day with an off-piste safety briefing. A large 9V picnic lunch is included. Return to Hotel Le Monal by taxi.
DAY 3: La Rosière – La Thuile
The guide will have selected the best resort of the day. At 5:30 p.m., once skiing is over, a taxi takes us to Valmorel. Overnight at the Hôtel du Bourg or Chalet du Crey.
DAY 4: Saint François Longchamp – Lauzière
Vintage snow on the Valmorel / St-François-Longchamps ski area. The final descent takes us directly back to the Hôtel du Bourg or Chalet du Crey.
DAY 5: Valmorel – La Flachère
Exploration of the Valmorel forests on skis, followed by a final descent via the immense 2 Nants route. A taxi will be waiting for us at the bottom of our ski itinerary to take us to Champagny. A traditional and hearty meal will be served. Overnight stay without luggage at the Refuge du Bois.
DAY 6: La Plagne – Les Arcs
Objective: The famous north face of Bellecôte (3200 m) which offers a sustained 1700 m descent. Then, the Les Arcs ski lifts will take us to the top of the Aiguille Rouge for a 2200 m descent on varied terrain. A memorable ski day!
Night at the hotel le Monal in Sainte Foy.
DAY 7: Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise
We will end this trip in style with the north face of Fogliettaz in Sainte-Foy, followed by another descent towards the hamlet of Les Pigettes or Le Monal. You will then have covered the most beautiful off-piste routes in this beautiful Tarentaise valley. Overnight at the Hotel Le Monal in Sainte-Foy.
DAY 8: Breakfast – End of Ski Safari
The program is subject to change depending on the conditions on the ground and the fitness of the participants.
Hotels and Huts
Hotels and Huts
We have chosen typical accommodation in each valley, so you can experience the authentic mountain atmosphere. Run by local families, they have their own history in the valley. The hoteliers give us a warm welcome and the hotels comfort is remarkable. Each dinner will be like a well-deserved feast after a good day of skiing in the mountains!
HOTEL LE MONAL Located at Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise. It is “the place to be” of the whole valley. This hotel will allow you to live at the pace of the Tarentaise. The mountain atmosphere is warm and the comfort of the completely renovated rooms is worthy of a superior class hotel. Yves the owner is particularly fond of good food and quality ingredients. In his cellar, he will make you taste some wines from the region where the good bottles are mixed with the best hams and sausages!
HOTEL DU BOURG is located in the heart of the lovely resort of Valmorel. This small, charming hotel does not offer half-board; however, there are good Savoyard restaurants in the village at the participants’ own expense.
REFUGE DU BOIS is located a few kilometers from Champagny-en-Vanoise. The ski lifts provide access to the La Plagne ski area. Overnight stay without luggage; shower towel provided.
Included
Included 9V GUIDES
Full time supervision for 6/7 people by a UIAGM / IFMGA mountain guide or a fully certified ski guide specialist of the region.
LIFT PASSES
6 days ski pass for all the ski resorts we cross.
ACCOMMODATION
7 nights half board on a double room basis.
– 4 nights at the Hotel Le Monal, with buffet breakfast and gourmet dinner.
– 2 nights at the Hôtel du Bourg, with breakfast only.
– 1 night at the Refuge du Bois, with breakfast and Savoyard meal.
TRANSPORTATION
All transportation during the safari for participants and luggage. Transportation will be by taxi driven by a local driver.
SAFETY GEAR
RESCUE EQUIPMENT
Not included
Not included RESCUE INSURANCE
TRIP INSURANCE
SINGLE ROOM
BACKCOUNTRY / SIDECOUNTRY SKIS
AVALANCHE AIR BAG RUCKSACK
LUNCHES
DRINKS
Often group members will pool their money for wine at the dinner table.
