Guided freeride and freetouring in La Grave and the French Alps
A freeride camp for advanced skiers: three days in La Grave and two flexible days searching for the best snow conditions, with IFMGA guides, small group and six nights on half board.
From the trip description by B4Experience
On-snow support
- Independent: Below this trip's level of support
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: With your guide
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge.
- Guided: Included
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability. Instruction is not included.
- Coached: Not confirmed
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- 5 days on snow with staff
- Resort and backcountry guidingXavi Bonatti as lead IFMGA/UIAGM guide for 5 days. Nacho Garrido as second IFMGA/UIAGM guide for 4 days. Approximate ratio of 1:4 during the four days with two guides.
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- This camp is not for beginners. You must have an advanced level of alpine skiing, be confident on black runs, and have real off-piste experience in variable snow conditions. You also need basic ski mountaineering knowledge, functional use of avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe, and the physical fitness required for long days out.
- Difficulty: Advanced
- Sport
- Ski
- Max group size
- 8 guests
From the trip description by B4Experience
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Lift pass · partly
- Meals
- 6 nights' accommodation at Gîte Le Rocher
- Shared rooms
- Half board during the stay
- Breakfast and dinner as per programme
- 5 days of guided activity
- Xavi Bonatti as lead IFMGA/UIAGM guide for 5 days
- Nacho Garrido as second IFMGA/UIAGM guide for 4 days
- Approximate ratio of 1:4 during the four days with two guides
- 5-day lift pass for La Grave / La Meije and other resorts
- Collective safety and progression equipment provided by the guides
- Initial briefing and equipment check
- Avalanche transceiver checks and safety protocols during the days
- Logistical coordination and communication by Elton (NWPD)
- Technical and equipment advice prior to the trip.
Not included
- Transfers
- Round trip travel to La Grave
- Ground transportation during the program
- Lift passes for the two flexible activity days
- Lunches during the days
- Drinks
- Personal extras
- Personal ski and safety equipment
- Mandatory mountain and rescue insurance (we can arrange it)
- Travel and cancellation insurance
- Any service not expressly described in the "Included" section.
Not confirmed by the company: Lesson.
Day by day
- Day 1: ARRIVAL AT LA GRAVE AND CAMP PRESENTATIONArrival by your own means to La Grave and check-in at Gîte Le Rocher, our base camp for the entire week. In the afternoon we will hold the camp presentation, review individual gear and explain how the programme works. The technical team will share the safety approach, group expectations and the criteria that will guide decisions each day. shared roomAccommodation: Gîte Le RocherMeals: Dinner.
- Day 2: FIRST FREERIDE DAY AT LA GRAVEFirst activity day at La Grave / La Meije. We will start with an avalanche transceiver check, protocol review and assessment of the group's actual level. The goal will be to get acquainted with the terrain, work on group management and begin reading the snow and available lines. The route will be adapted to conditions, with progression options in Vallons de la Meije, Chancel or other suitable sectors. shared roomAccommodation: Gîte Le RocherMeals: Breakfast + dinner.
- Day 3: PROGRESSION IN HIGH-MOUNTAIN TERRAINSecond day at La Grave to progress on variable snow, more sustained terrain and decision-making in high-mountain conditions. The guides will choose the lines based on the group's level, the weather and snow conditions, potentially exploring sectors such as Girose or other suitable alternatives. The day will combine freeride, terrain reading, safety and improvement of technical descent skills. shared roomAccommodation: Gîte Le RocherMeals: Breakfast + dinner.
- Day 4: THIRD FREERIDE DAY AT LA GRAVEThird day at La Grave / La Meije and the last day with the included La Grave lift pass. Depending on conditions and the group's progress, we will seek a more continuous itinerary or a technical consolidation day. The goal is not to complete a specific line, but to make the most of the best available terrain safely, reinforcing autonomy, pace management and decision-making in an unmarked high-mountain environment. shared roomAccommodation: Gîte Le RocherMeals: Breakfast + dinner.
- Day 5: FREERIDE OR FREETOURING DEPENDING ON CONDITIONSFirst flexible day outside La Grave's fixed programme. The technical team will decide the destination based on snow, wind, visibility, avalanche risk and logistics, with options such as Lautaret, Combeynot, Chazelet or another suitable area. The activity may combine freeride and freetouring, using skins if necessary to seek better conditions and broaden the type of terrain covered during the camp. shared roomAccommodation: Gîte Le RocherMeals: Breakfast + dinner.
- Day 6: LAST DAY AND SEARCH FOR THE BEST CONDITIONSFifth and final activity day, planned in a simpler and more flexible format. The destination will be decided based on the best conditions of the day and could be Serre Chevalier, Les Deux Alpes, Alpe d'Huez, La Grave or another valid option. It will be a day to keep skiing, consolidate learning and close the camp prioritising safety, snow quality and group enjoyment. shared roomAccommodation: Gîte Le RocherMeals: Breakfast + dinner.
- Day 7: BREAKFAST, CAMP CLOSING AND DEPARTUREAfter breakfast we will close the camp at Gîte Le Rocher, reviewing the week's experience and resolving any last questions before departure. No guided activity is planned for this day. Each participant will arrange their own return journey, as travel to and from the destination and ground transfers are not included in the package. End of the programme after six nights and five activity days.Accommodation: Not includedMeals: Breakfast.
From the trip description by B4Experience
Where you stay
Gîte Le Rocher, La Grave
A cozy and colorful mountain refuge with spectacular views of the Meije glaciers, located just a few minutes' walk from the Meije Glaciers cable car. The accommodation offers comfortable shared rooms, lively communal spaces, and hearty home-cooked meals, perfect for enjoying after a day of freeride in the snow.
Getting there
The meeting point and base camp for the programme is Gîte Le Rocher, in La Grave. Each participant must make their own way there, as transport is not included. The specific arrival logistics must be confirmed before travelling.
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Dates and prices
- Mar 21 – Mar 27, 20272026/27 · 7 days2,150 EURLimitedChoose these datesNot published
The departure table prints 7 days; the trip summary says 8 days.
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Good to know
Xavi Bonatti acts as the lead guide for all five days and Nacho Garrido as the second guide for four of them. On those four days, the group of eight can split up to work with an approximate ratio of 1:4. The fifth activity takes place on easier terrain and is compatible with a ratio of 1:8.
From the trip description by B4Experience
