Snowshoeing raid in the Beaufortain (Savoie)

Description

At the crossroads of the Mont Blanc massif and the Tarentaise valley, the Beaufortain is a mountain range apart: unspoiled, authentic, and incredibly charming. Far from the hustle and bustle of the big resorts, it reveals a wild atmosphere of rounded ridges, silent valleys, and isolated mountain pastures that perpetuate a true mountain heritage.

This 3-day snowshoe trek offers you total immersion in the heart of this little-known mountain range. As you make your way across, you will find yourself in a striking winter landscape of pristine valleys and panoramic views of the iconic peaks of the Beaufortain. Nights in mountain huts punctuate the adventure, offering warmth, comfort, and conviviality in the middle of winter.

Throughout this trek, you will gradually be guided towards greater autonomy in snowy terrain. In particular, we will cover:

• Avalanche safety: use of avalanche beacons, reading the terrain, route selection.
• Winter navigation: maps, compasses, digital tools.
• Decision-making and managing travel in snowy terrain.

The goal is to leave with a solid foundation for becoming independent, moving safely, and understanding the essential mechanisms of winter hiking.

In short, this is an ideal trip for lovers of powder snow and wide open spaces, and for those who want to gain skills while enjoying a full and immersive adventure in the heart of the Beaufortain.

Program

D1: Grand Naves - Nant du Beurre refuge (2080 m).
Meet at Grand Naves, a small, wild-looking Nordic ski resort.
We cross the southern part of the Beaufortain massif to reach the refuge, passing by the summit of Grand Crétet, which offers superb views of the Lauzière and Écrins massifs.
Distance: 8km, positive altitude difference: 950 meters, negative altitude difference: 200 meters, accommodation in a refuge.

D2: Nant du Beurre refuge - Coire refuge (2059m).
We leave the refuge and head for the wide open spaces of the Beaufortain. The route winds its way through the mountains, under the watchful eye of Crêt du Rey, the iconic peak that dominates the valley.
The crossing takes place in a gentle and luminous high mountain atmosphere, typical of the Beaufortain. We then reach the Refuge de la Coire, an unstaffed refuge located in an isolated valley.
Pure mountain atmosphere, simple and authentic evening with a mountain menu.
Distance: 10km, D+: 600m, D-: 550m, accommodation in an unstaffed refuge.

D3: Return to Grand Naves.
For this last stage, we make our way over three beautiful passes on our return to the village of Grand Naves.
Arrival in Grand Naves at the end of the afternoon, closing the trip with a drink and the end of the adventure.
Distance: 16km, D+: 300m, D-: 900m.

The price includes

• Supervision by the mountain leader.
• Professional liability insurance.
• Accommodation, breakfast and dinner.

The price does not include

• Return transport to Grand Naves, a 40-minute drive from Albertville.
• Search and rescue insurance.
• Cancellation and interruption insurance.
• Lunch (picnics to be provided).
• Drinks and personal consumption.
• Personal equipment (snowshoes, poles, clothing, etc.).
• Safety equipment (avalanche beacon, shovel and probe).
• Anything not mentioned in "The price includes".

Accommodation

• Nant du Beurre refuge (staffed): dormitories, warm atmosphere, home-cooked meals.
• Coire refuge (unstaffed): dormitories, wood stove, authentic mountain atmosphere (logistics provided by the guide).

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