Ski Touring in Aosta Valley – Flexible Formula Based in Aosta

Aosta is a privileged base for ski touring in Aosta Valley with great freedom. In less than one hour by car, it is possible to reach very different valleys and mountain groups: the Mont Blanc area, Valgrisenche, Val di Rhêmes, Valsavarenche, Cogne, Valpelline, the Great Saint Bernard Valley and the valleys of Monte Rosa.

Each day is built according to the conditions of the moment, choosing the most suitable area and itinerary each time. This flexibility makes it possible not to be tied to a single valley, but to move where snow, weather and terrain offer the best possibilities.

The program is designed for intermediate ski tourers who want to discover Aosta Valley through varied experiences, with the freedom to adapt the trip to real conditions and the possibility to deepen, along the way, some aspects of ski touring practice.

Day 1 – Meeting and first outing

Meeting in Aosta, equipment check and brief discussion of the current snow and weather conditions.

Then first ski touring outing in one of the areas best suited to the conditions of the day.

Following days – Ski touring in different areas of Aosta Valley

Each day will be defined according to snow, weather, terrain conditions and group level, choosing each time among the different areas reachable from Aosta.

The program may take place in the Mont Blanc area, Valgrisenche, Val di Rhêmes, Valsavarenche, Cogne, Valpelline, the Great Saint Bernard Valley or the valleys of Monte Rosa.

During the days, some aspects of ski touring practice may be addressed naturally and in connection with the activity: terrain reading, route choice, ascent and descent techniques on variable snow, observation of snow conditions and management of a possible avalanche emergency.

Basic/intermediate ski touring experience, good ability to ski down variable snow and experience with days involving indicative elevation gains of up to 1,200 metres are required.

Familiarity with the use of avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe, and with the main avalanche self-rescue procedures, is recommended.

The price varies according to the chosen duration:

3 days: from €590 / person
4 days: from €750 / person
5 days: from €950 / person

The final price will be confirmed at the proposal stage, according to the chosen duration, accommodation availability, logistics and the conditions of the Tour Operator package.

The price includes

• Technical organisation of the package through a partner Tour Operator.
• IFMGA Mountain Guide service for the entire chosen duration.
• Accommodation in a hotel or guesthouse in Aosta or nearby with breakfast.
• Mandatory insurance coverage included in the Tour Operator package, according to the policy conditions provided at the time of booking.

The price does not include

• Lunches, dinners and extra drinks.
• Transfers and travel expenses.
• Rental of individual equipment, if needed.
• Any lifts, if used.
• Personal accident insurance, trip cancellation insurance, additional medical assistance coverage and any other optional insurance, unless otherwise specified by the Tour Operator.
• Any additional costs due to program changes caused by weather, mountain conditions or logistical needs, agreed in advance with the participants.
• Anything not listed under “The price includes”.

The activity requires full ski touring equipment, including ski touring skis, skins, boots, poles, ski crampons, avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe, crampons and helmet.

Depending on the chosen itinerary and conditions, additional technical equipment may be required, such as a harness.

The full equipment list will be sent at the time of booking.

Accommodation

Accommodation in a hotel or guesthouse in Aosta or nearby, with details to be defined according to the final proposal from the Tour Operator.

Innovation Viaggi (Quarona – VC)