Ski guiding in France is legal only when hiring a fully qualified instructor or high mountain guide. There are strong arguments for this ruling mainly linked to the safety of skiers and boarders which of course is paramount, no-one can argue with that.
Gavin Crosby, a BASI instructor and ex-trainer for BASI, is based in Serre Chevalier and has developed the following guiding ideas for intermediate to advanced skiers.
For confident blue run skiers and above looking for a day exploring Serre Chevalier and finding the best snow
An epic couple of days cruising the whole of Serre Chevalier, from MONETIER LES BAINS spa village, with a backdrop of the Dôme du Monêtier glacier nestling in the Ecrins National Park, to UNESCO World Heritage Site Briançon full of sunny restaurants and home to Vauban’s remarkable medieval forts! Gavin will take you down his favourite runs and find the best snow on the mountain.
1 day, 1-6 skiers
450€/day
For red run skiers and above wanting to tackle some more challenging terrain and get lots of mileage in
You’ll ski many of the red and black runs in the valley, hunting down the best snow in Monêtier then up and over into Serre Che’s sprawling Vallons de la Cucumelle with rolling fields of snow. You’ll continue on and off piste towards Chantemerle where, after a bite to eat, you’ll up the tempo and take on the Piste Luc Alphand named after the local Downhill hero himself. 7000 vertical metres a day anyone?
1 day, 1-6 skiers
450€/day
For proficient skiers who have dabbled with the off piste and are now looking for some adventure
Test your metal amongst the famous larch trees of Serre Chevalier including the forest off the Crêtes des Lauzières and the magnificent tree descents off the Crête de Cibouit. The openly-spaced and needleless larch forests are a joy to ski!
1 day, 1-6 skiers
450€/day
For proficient on and off piste skiers hankering after a day in La Grave, with a warm-up day in and around Serre Chevalier + La Grave
Join Gavin in the trees and powder with Day 1 in Serre Chevalier and Day 2 skiing La Grave – La Meije, one of the World’s most famous venues for off-piste skiing. Transport to and from La Grave can be arranged at cost.
2 days, 1-6 skiers
900€ (450€/day)
Contact us to check availability on any of the above guiding days. We will look after your booking and keep in touch regarding the weather and snow conditions. All off piste guided days with Gavin include avalanche safety equipment e.g. transceiver, shovel and probe.