Intermediate Ski Touring Course in Aosta Valley
A course to deepen ski touring skills and develop greater autonomy in terrain reading, planning and risk management.
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DIFFICULTY LEVELS
The system uses two distinct parameters for each itinerary:
- Technical difficulty
- Physical difficulty (Fitness)
Both are divided into three levels: Low – Medium – High.
ALPINE TERRAIN
Low technical difficulty
Itinerary on rocky and/or snowy terrain, generally not very steep. May include short stretches on snow slopes up to 35°–40° and simple rock passages up to UIAA grade II.
Medium technical difficulty
More complex and exposed terrain. Requires good movement skills on snow and ice up to 45° and rock passages up to UIAA grade IV.
High technical difficulty
Very complex and exposed terrain. Requires solid experience on snow and ice slopes beyond 45°, possible use of two ice axes, and rock passages above UIAA grade IV.
Low physical difficulty
Daily elevation gain up to 400–500 m. Approximate activity time: 3–4 hours.
Medium physical difficulty
Daily elevation gain up to 800–1,000 m. Approximate activity time: 5–7 hours.
High physical difficulty
Daily elevation gain up to 1,400–1,800 m.
SKI MOUNTAINEERING TERRAIN
Low technical difficulty
Requires the ability to ski with parallel turns on black runs. No specific ski mountaineering or off-piste experience required.
Medium technical difficulty
Requires prior ski mountaineering and/or off-piste experience. Ability to ski in a controlled manner on all snow types on slopes up to 35°.
High technical difficulty
Requires full ski control on all snow types on slopes steeper than 35°. May include alpine sections requiring the use of ice axe and crampons.
Low physical difficulty
Trips with elevation gain under 800 m.
Medium physical difficulty
Trips with elevation gain between 800 and 1,200 m.
High physical difficulty
Trips with elevation gain over 1,200 m.
Group trip
350,00 €
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Description
Four days dedicated to those who already have the basics of ski touring and want to gain greater autonomy in planning and managing an outing in a snow-covered mountain environment.
The course is designed to develop not only technical skills, but above all the ability to interpret conditions, read the terrain and make more conscious decisions during an outing. The days take place in different areas of Aosta Valley, chosen each time according to snow and weather conditions and the objectives of the day.
Course objectives
The course is designed to guide participants towards a more autonomous and conscious approach to the winter mountains. The aim is not only to improve technique, but to develop greater observation skills, interpretation of conditions and risk management during a ski touring outing.
During the course, the following topics will be explored in greater depth:
- planning a ski touring outing
- interpretation of the snow and avalanche bulletin
- choice of itinerary and skin track
- group management during progression
- assessment of terrain and local snow conditions
- risk reduction strategies
- management of an avalanche emergency
Program
The four days take place on itineraries chosen each time according to snow conditions, weather and the objectives of the planned work.
Particular importance will be given to the morning briefing, during which the criteria for choosing the itinerary will be explored in relation to the snow and weather conditions of the day. During the outing, specific moments will also be dedicated to assessing local conditions, choosing the skin track, managing the group and handling a possible avalanche emergency.
The final locations will be communicated the day before the activity.
Prerequisites
To take part in the course, participants need basic ski touring experience, good off-piste skiing ability, good physical fitness and familiarity with the use of ski touring equipment. It is recommended to have already attended a basic ski touring course or to have equivalent experience.
Rate
350 € / person
The price includes
- IFMGA Mountain Guide service for 4 days
- Professional liability insurance of the Guide
The price does not include
- Lift passes or ski lifts possibly used
- Transfers and travel expenses
- Lunches
- Personal accident or cancellation insurance
- Anything not listed under “The price includes”
Equipment
The activity requires full ski touring equipment, including skis, skins, ski touring boots, ski crampons, avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe and helmet. The full equipment list will be sent after booking.
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