Useful information
From b.a. – BA to advanced Freeride sessions
Freeride courses from basics to advanced (1 to 4 people)
are an excellent means to improve your skills safely in deep snow.
Technical advice and individual teaching,
and discovery of new areas in Grimentz/Zinal backcountry.
150 minutes sessions
From 13:30 – 16:00
Day / half-day
or other possibilities on request.
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Please be aware that
lift pass, transfer, equipment and meals are not included in any of our offers.
Private freeride lessons depend on snow cover and
current weather conditions.
For all Freeride formulas, it is strongly recommended
to come to our offices for the planning and the booking.
COURS FREERIDE
ski * snowboard * telemark
Freeride b.a.-BA
The freeride basic courses are absolutely necessary
if you want to ride off-piste in a responsible manner.
The goal is to make you interact in a responsible manner
with the backcountry environment, to allow you to
use the equipment wisely and behave properly in an off-piste escapade.

The off-piste environment
*Awareness*
Use of the equipment
AVD, probe, shovel, Airbag
“Reading” the weather forecast
Off-piste safety
*Behaviour at high altitudes*
The off-piste environment
*Awareness*
Use of the equipment
AVD, probe, shovel, Airbag
“Reading” the weather forecast
Riding in deep snow
*Orientation*
Initiation to off-piste riding in deep snow
The first tracks in deep snow
Choosing a route adapted to the terrain and with a map
Technique in powder snow
*Sensation*
Analysis of the snow on terrain
Technical approach to sliding in deep snow
Variation of turns depending on the type of slope
Ease at sliding
Touring technique
*Analysis and advice for the hiker*
Use of equipment (skins, knives)
How to manage uneven slopes and develop your stamina
Techniques for going uphill or downhill on different types of slopes
Route choice, map reading.
Advanced courses
For advanced courses, different packages are available, according to your wishes.
Backcountry skiing, snowboarding or telemark skiing (adapted equipment is compulsory).
Discovery of Grimentz / Zinal backcountry
Discover the area, off the beaten track,
depending on the snow cover and
current weather conditions.
Routes in the Anniviers area
Discover the large ski area of Val d’Anniviers backcountry.
From St-Luc / Chandolin to Vercorin.
Hikes: nature and discovery
Get off the beaten track for a ski, snowboard or telemark hike.
Equipment, technique for going uphill and different types of turns.
Bec de Bosson mountain hut
Hike up to the hut from the place of your choice.
The Becs de Bosson hut, 2985m altitude,
offers magnificent panoramic views over the Mont Blanc,
The Imperial Crown and the Val d’Hérens.
For all Freeride packages,
we advise you to book your course well in advance.
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