Snowshoeing outing to study the snow cover (Vercors)
Duration : ½ day
France, Northern Alps
Level : all
from 35 € / p. from 3 to 8 persons
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Description
During the winter season, I offer snowshoe outings in the Vercors massif to study the snow cover.
During these outings, we will evolve on snow, that is to say... solid water! The rapid changes of its composition make it a material whose stability is difficult to predict.
We will try, with tools and a simple method of observation, to discover some keys for a useful help in making decisions in situation. This will help you in all your snow practices and you will not look at the mountain like before.
During this snowshoe outing near Villard-de-Lans, the avalanche beacon, shovel and probe will be not be provided.
An observation of the signs of presence of the fauna will also be in the program.
To challenge yourself, discover the mountains or observe the local fauna, I also offer themed outings such as:
- night snowshoeing in Villard-de-Lans on the theme of the wolf,
- orienteering races in the Vercors massif,
- 4 days crossing the Vercors on snowshoes,
- a deer bellowing weekend around Villard-de-Lans,
- and a wildlife-watching hike in the Vercors massif.
Program
- 9am: Meeting near Villard-de-Lans and briefing.
- 9.15am: Evolution on the course, choice and explanation of the route, etc.
- Survey, data analysis, reflections.
- 11.30am: Walk back to the starting point.
- 12pm: Debriefing and end of the outing.
The price includes
- Supervision by the mountain leader.
- Loan of equipment: snowshoes, observation equipment.
The price does not include
- Transport to the meeting point near Villard-de-Lans, 45 minutes drive from Grenoble and one hour and fifteen minutes from Valence.
- Avalanche beacon, shovel and probe (mandatory).
- Snacks.
- Drinks.
- Anything not mentioned in "The price includes".
No scheduled departure, but you can contact me to book your dates.
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