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Freeride course

This course offers you the chance to learn the techniques for skiing on fresh snow while exploring the most stunning valleys in the region!

The course includes four sessions in February and March, with locations chosen each time based on mountain conditions to ensure a unique experience!

Why Participate?

Explore the best freeride itineraries in Valle d’Aosta.
Enjoy a unique experience with UIAGM Mountain Guides and qualified Ski Instructors who will accompany you on your adventure.
Improve your technique on fresh snow and gain essential knowledge about mountain safety, including the use of avalanche transceivers (ARTVA), shovels, and probes.
Who is it for?
For skiers who want to learn and improve their off-piste techniques while developing skills to manage risks in snowy environments, with a focus on avalanche emergencies.

To find out more, send us a message or contact us at: (+39) 377 085 4710

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Programma

Program

Day 02/02

Activity: Evaluation day using ski lifts.
Objectives:
Assess participants' technical level.
Introduction to safety: first ARTVA search practice.
Day 16/02

Activity: First ski touring excursion.
Objectives:
Deepen understanding of critical aspects of ascent and descent in freeride.
Study snowpack conditions and objective hazards.
Days 1-2/03

Activity: Weekend outing, with the possibility of traveling outside the Aosta Valley.
Objectives:
Combine ski lifts with the use of ski skins.
Advanced ARTVA rescue training in complex scenarios.
Strengthen ascent and descent techniques in alpine environments.

Technical difficulty

3/5

Physical commitment

3/5

Duration

4

Period

From december to april

Participants

max 6 each Guide

Program location

The best freeride areas in the Aosta Valley, selected based on current conditions.

Equipment

Full freeride/ski touring kit (skis, boots, ski skins, poles)
Helmet
Avalanche safety kit: transceiver (ARTVA), shovel, probe
Backpack

Travel Insurance

Any mountain activity carries a risk of injury. It is highly recommended to have insurance coverage for medical expenses and accidents, including search and rescue costs, even by helicopter.

It is the responsibility of each participant to ensure they have this coverage in place before departure.

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Rates and Dates

€500 per participant in a group of 5
Course Dates

February 2
February 16
March 1
March 2

Included in the price

Guidance by a certified UIAGM Mountain Guide
One day with both a certified UIAGM Mountain Guide and a Ski Instructor
Shared equipment
Avalanche safety kit: transceiver (ARTVA), shovel, and probe

Not included in the price

Guide’s expenses
Additional transportation costs
Personal equipment (skis, boots, ski skins, etc.)

Booking

To sign up for one of our trips, contact us via the form or by phone. Before booking any adventure, we love to talk with our future climbing partners!

Please take a moment to review our "Terms of Sale and Insurance".

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