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A long weekend of high class, combining three days of ski mountaineering in the heart of the beautiful Valgrisenche gastronomy with its tasting of excellent wines proposed by our trusted chef Marco Vittori, manager of the refuge Fauniera in high Val Grana. Every day we will enjoy a different ski tour, followed by a themed dinner studied by our cook! Nature and culture in a meeting between mountain professionals available to ski mountaineers with a refined palate.
Departure
- Dates to be defined
Travel program
DAY 1: Meeting in Valgrisenche at 8.00 am; baggage delivery to be taken directly to the chalet by the snow groome; you can then leave for the ski tour "Il Sigaro" reaching the summit in about three hours. After a first short descent we repeat to make the tour of the Truc of Seyaz and then you will ski along the beautiful final descent that leads you to the village of Arolla; here awaits us an aperitif prepared by the chef. Theme dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 2: Wake up at 7:00, breakfast and departure for the trip. After reaching the village of Mont Forchat, you will climb the steep slopes that lead to the Glacier de Giasson, then to the hill and finally to the top of the Becca di Giasson (3215 m). Long and very varied descent, ending with a steep larch forest directly on the beautiful village of Arolla. Theme dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 3: Wake up early in the morning, breakfast and short descent to reach the bottom of the valley. Up to the direction of the mythical Ormelune, a panoramic and challenging route that leads to an altitude of 3150 m. After a breathtaking descent, you will go back to the village of Arolla for the final theme lunch; after leaving your baggage to the snow groomer you will go back to the valley.
Is it for me?
Adventure
Freeride/ski touring
Commitment
Landscapes
Travel factor
Gastronomy
Culture and folklore
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Other informations
Departure and return
Valgrisenche
Guaranteed departure
Minimum 5 partecipants
Documents
Identity card
The participation fee includes
- Guiding Service of an UIAGM Alpine Guide of Global Mountain
- 2nights/3 days half board and light buffet after the trips by Arolla Chalet
- Baggage transport sevice to/from Arolla Chalet by the snow groomer
Other destinations
La Thuile Bike Park with a scenic pedaled tour at the foot of Mont Blanc
- 19 - 20 July 2025
