If you’re into freeriding and haven’t been to La Grave, you’re seriously missing out! Join us for a flexible 6-day adventure through the best powder spots in the Alps on the French-Italian border! With an upscale hotel as our base, we’ll tackle legendary runs and uncover secret stashes. Each day brings a new adventure in spots like Queyras, Serre Chevalier, and Puy Saint Vincent. Your guide knows all the hidden gems and tailors each day to the best conditions—so you can always expect a mix of sun, deep powder stashes, and epic skiing. And after thrilling days on the slopes, relax with a glass of wine and local delicacies at a luxe lodge, planning the day ahead of you. Ski, explore, and make new friends in the ultimate freeride paradise!
Explore the ultimate freeride adventure in the Alps with this 6-day tour centered around La Grave and the French-Italian border. From the serene slopes of Sestriere to the thrilling descents of Serre Chevalier and the powder paradise of Queyras, each day offers exhilarating skiing experiences. Enjoy hotel accommodations, most meals, expert guidance, and carefully-sorted logistics throughout the adventure. Conclude with unforgettable runs in iconic spots like Puy Saint Vincent and the legendary La Grave. Join us for an epic journey through some of Europe's most renowned freeride terrain!
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To fully enjoy this freeriding skiing adventure in La Grave, Ecrins, and Piedmont areas of the Alps, you’ll need to be in excellent physical condition and have solid ski touring experience. You should feel comfortable skiing on diverse snow conditions and maintaining a good pace throughout the day, as the routes may include short, challenging sections. The use of skins for ascending will typically not exceed 45 minutes to 1 hour per day. While skill, stamina, and endurance are crucial, rest assured that you’ll have a guide with you at all times providing instruction and encouragement, ensuring the experience is safe and enjoyable for everyone. Additionally, regular breaks are also built into the itinerary to maintain a comfortable pace on the slopes.
Here’s a list of the ski touring equipment (can be rented) you need to bring:
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Freeriding is a style of skiing that focuses on skiing in natural, un-groomed terrain, with an emphasis on creativity, fluidity, and style. It typically involves skiing down challenging slopes, cliffs, and powder fields, often found within or near ski resort boundaries. Freeriders seek the thrill of diverse terrain and often incorporate tricks and jumps into their runs.
The difference between freeriding and off-piste skiing is that freeriding emphasizes style and creativity on natural terrain, while off-piste skiing simply refers to skiing on un-groomed snow outside marked resort slopes. Freeriding also differs slightly from ski touring and backcountry skiing, which involve both uphill and downhill travel in remote backcountry areas, predominantly focusing on exploration rather than style and fluidity.
If you prefer not to bring your own ski touring gear, you can rent all necessary equipment from your guide. The full ski touring rental package, which includes skis, boots, skins, poles, and ski crampons, is available for an additional fee of $235. Alternatively, individual items can be rented separately. Avalanche safety equipment is available free of charge; you can simply leave a note for your guide during booking if you need it.
Unfortunately, no. This adventure is not suitable for splitboards, it’s for skiers only.
Group sizes and pricing
Freeriding in La Grave, Ecrins, and Piedmont areas of the French and Italian Alps can be arranged for private groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
To get to Briançon, the starting point of the tour, most people fly into Turin Airport or Grenoble Airport. From there, you can rent a car or take a shuttle service. Given the limited train and bus connections to Briançon, the most convenient option is often a private transfer.
You will meet your guide at the Briançon train station around 8am on Day 1. Keep in mind that you should be wearing your ski outfit. We recommend arriving in Briançon at least one day prior to the tour to allow yourself time to rest and recover if you are traveling from a distant location.
Insurance is mandatory for this adventure. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.
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Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.
Early Bird booking
Want to be the first one to know when we publish new dates or secure your spot well in advance? Select a future month that suits you best and lock in your Early Bird spot in time with just a 10% deposit.
As soon as our guides publish new tour dates, you’ll be the first one to know. We’ll hold your spot for 2 weeks until you choose the date that suits you best.
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