Tracks on the Albaron in the Alpes Grées

Bonneval-sur-Arc

The mountain guides of Bessans Bonneval-sur-Arc Territoire d'Alpinisme offer to guide you on the "Traces sur l'Albaron dans les Alpes Grées" event, on 4 routes to the summit of the Albaron.

Description

This 2-day initiation and discovery course is the gateway to the high mountains. As part of the Bessans Bonneval-sur-Arc area's "TERRE D'ALPINISME UNESCO" label, you'll be introduced to basic mountaineering techniques: ice axe, crampons, elementary knots, roping, basic belaying.
2 days to enjoy the High Mountain environment: glacier, névé summit, rock.
A course designed for beginners, accessible to teenagers aged 12 and over accompanied by an adult.
Maximum 6 participants. Confirmed course from 4 registered participants.
Physical level: For regular endurance sportsmen, up to 900m ascent.
Technical level: For regular hikers wishing to discover mountaineering.

Accommodation
- August 23 and 24 course at the Evettes refuge, which you reach on your own on Friday August 22 before 6pm.

Course schedule :
- Friday from 6pm: welcome of the group by the guide(s) - Preparation for the following day's race: weather, high mountain conditions at the time, cartography, smartphone applications, awareness of participants' physical and mental levels, individual and group equipment checking, wake-up and departure times.
- Saturday: during the race, group decisions are made, the guide teaches and, above all, shares his experience and love of the high mountains, and everyone listens to each other without rivalry or "competition": a team spirit with a common goal. On the way back, we talk about the day's run.
- Sunday: same program, with debriefing before returning to the valley.
Possible races during this 2-day course will be defined with the Guide on Friday evening, depending on high mountain conditions:
Avérole Refuge :
- Col de la Bessanèse
- Pointe Marie
- Col d'Arnès
Evettes Refuge :
- Pointe Francesetti
- Pointe de la Piatou
- Cime Monfret

Activities

Ski hiking

Additional welcome information

Minimum age: 12 years

Environments

Mountain location

Prices

Group rate available for 4 people or more.

Price includes: guide's fee, 1 night in refuge, 2 meals, 1 breakfast, tourist tax.
Does not include: drinks, snacks, personal insurance, equipment hire.