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Descriptif Court
DVA - Igloo - Nivology
• Evaluate the cohesion and stability of the blanket of snow
• Master the use of the DVA (Avalanche Victim Detector)
• Build a shelter resistant to winter conditions
Complément accueil
Provide backpack, warm fleece jacket, gloves, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, water, snacks.
Snowshoes and poles can be hired from a sports shop.
Maximum number of people : according to the numbers of Mountain Guides available.
Opening period
Période d'ouverture
From 13/12/2025 to 10/04/2026 daily between 1.30 pm and 5.30 pm.
Payment method
Payment methods
Cheque
Cash
Bank/credit card
Travellers Cheque
Sustainable tourism
Tourisme durable
Déplacement pédestre en mobilité douce.
Bureau Montagne des Arves
Code postal
73530
Commune
Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves
Géolocalisation
See also
Objets liés
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2 - Monday afternoon : High altitude loop, panoramic outing
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17 - Night in a Refuge
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7 - Wednesday all day : Expansive spaces, off-piste and mountain restaurants
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15 - Friday afternoon : Challenging ascent, Montzard 800m of positive elevation gain !
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Sorties raquettes avec le Bureau Montagne des Arves
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8 - Wednesday afternoon : Heritage route
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Snowshoe outings with the Arves Mountain Office
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9 - Wednesday evening : Family night and tartiflette !
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1 - Sunday afternoon : Walk on the south-facing slope, discover the valley
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13 - Thursday evening : Night time on the Balme, panoramic view of the valley
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14 - Friday morning: Goodbye to the valley
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5 - Tuesday morning : Observing and identifying animal tracks