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Under the full moon, there will be the second 2020 edition of nightly showshoeing on the glacier ! something you must do! something you can do just with us, thanks to our esclusive cooperation with Skyway Monte Bianco cablecar. Light welcome drink and sushi taste at your arrival to Punta Helbronner.
We will meet at 17.45 at Skyway departure station of Skyway Monte Bianco. This extraordinary departure will be at 18.20. Welcome drink with sparkling wine and sushi taste at our arrival in Punta Helbronner. Then, we will leave for an amazing, awesome walk on the glacier, under the full moon.
We will walk for 1 hour, and then we will get back to Punta Helbronner, where we will be able to have a warm rest and taste drinks and some warm foods at Bistrot Panoramic. All others Skyway attractions will be closed. Last descent run :23.00.
PERSONAL TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT
- Snowshoes
- Avalanche transceiver
- Warm mountain boots
- Walking pole
CLOTHING AND USEFUL GEAR
- Wool cap
- Neckwarmer
- Ski gloves
- Breathable T-shirt
- Fleece
- Waterproof Jacket
- Down Jacket
- Ski pants
- Ski socks
- Camera
- Snow boots or mountain boots
- Small backpack
Groups: 6/8 people each Guide
Costs per person: 55.00€ including "search and rescue insurance"
The trip will be confirmed ONLY by reaching the minimun number of 6 clients. If not, the Guide Office will suggest you some alternative mountain trips.
Costs include:
- the assistance of the Mountain Guide
- base kit: boots, snowshoes, avalanche transceiver, walking pole (until stocks are exhausted, then 12,50 euro per snowshoes pair)
- welcome drink and sushi taste at Bistrot Panoramic
Costs does not include:
- Skyway cablecar ticket (39,00 euros per person; free for Season ticket Valle d'Aosta, Courmayeur and MBU)
- food and drinks after the snowshoing
- car transfer
- anything not mentioned above
Duration: 1 hour walk
Departure: 18.20
Minimum level: everybody (kids from 8) able to walk to 1/2 hours with snowshoes
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TIME REQUIRED |
HEIGHT GAIN PER HOUR |
MAX HEIGHT GAIN |
1From 1 to 2 hours |
100m |
100 / 300 m |
2from 3 to 4 hours |
200m |
400 / 600 m |
3from 4 to 6 hours |
250m |
700 / 1000 m |
4from 6 to 9 hours |
300m |
1000 / 1300 m |
5from 9 to 12 hours |
400m |
1300 / 1800 m |
LEVEL |
INFO |
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Introduction to off-piste skiing. On-piste skiing level required: red piste. |
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Skiers with basic off-piste experience. On-piste skiing level required: black piste. Routes on max. 30 degree slopes, SM/BS difficulty, possible short climbing passages with crampons. |
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Expert off-piste skiers, able to ski in all snow conditions on steep slopes. Routes on max. 40 degree slopes, BSA/TBSA difficulty, climbing passages with crampons and ice axe. |
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Excellent skiers on steep slopes, with climbing experience. |
LEVEL |
INFO |
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Walking on marked trails. Multi-day hikes or glacier walks. |
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First ascents at altitude, use of crampons and ice axe, basic rope work, rock and ice climbing techniques, and via ferratas. |
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"F easy ascent". Snow or ice slopes, 40 degrees max. Easy rock climbing with sections up to grade III max. |
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"PD slightly difficult ascent". Snow or ice slopes, 45 degrees max. Rather easy rock climbing with sections up to grade IV max. |
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"AD Fairly hard ascent". Snow or ice slopes, 60 degrees max. Rock climbing with sections up to grade V max. |
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"D sustained and difficult ascent". Snow or ice slopes, 70 degrees max. Rock climbing with sections up to grade 6a (French grades). |
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"TD/ED extremely difficult ascent, with sustained climbing and high commitment". Snow or ice slopes up to 90 degrees. Rock climbing with sections from 6a further on (French grades). |
Bookings must be made either by phone at +39 0165 842064 or by email at info@guidecourmayeur.com indicating:
- participants' name and surname;
- telephone number, address, Italian taxpayer identification number or, in its absence, place and date of birth;
- technical skill level;
- date and program of your choice;
- parental consent for underage participants.
After having made arrangements with our main office (by phone or email) an advance payment (by wire transfer) is required in the amount of:
- the TOTAL price for 1-day, 2 and 3-days programs;
- 50% of the total price for multiple-day programs from 4 days;
- 50% of the total price for MONT BLANC ascents and STAGE MONT BLANC (summer programs). Full payment of the balance of the total participation fee must be made within 15 days prior to the start of the program selected.
No booking will be accepted before the requested payment has been received.
Bookings made after the payment deadline require full payment of the total participation fee without any deferments or deposits.
There is an additional charge of 7,00€ per person per day for insurance for non-EU residents.
Bank details:
Heading: SOCIETA' GUIDE ALPINE COURMAYEUR
IBAN: IT10N0858731560000200100250
BIC: CCRTIT2TVAL
Bank details: Banca di Credito Cooperativo Valdostana Scrl
Viale Monte Bianco, 30
11013 Courmayeur (AO)
Bank transfer fees + Bank currency conversions fees MUST be debited to you. If not, these fees have to be refounded at our office before the start of the selected trip.
Administrative expenses, the amount of which is fixed at 5% of the activity price, with a maximum limit of €200.00, are never refundable.
If weather or mountain conditions do not allow for the activities to be carried out as scheduled, we will offer you an alternative program as replacement, or alternative dates for the same program selected (clients will be promptly informed of any additional costs relating to the proposed alternative solutions). Should it not be possible to set an alternative date or to agree upon an appropriate alternative trip, Society Guide Alpine di Courmayeur will issue a credit, which you can use within the following year for the same program. Except for the Stage Mont Blanc 6days and the Mont Blanc Ascent in 2/3days, the alternative program will take place in the Monte Rosa area or Gran Paradiso.
For all the bookings of group activities: in case we do not reach the minimum number of clients, the Mountain Guide Office will offer you an alternative program. We will offer you:
- book privately a Mountain Guide, with, probably a money adjustment
- change the scheduled program for a different one
- change the date of the scheduled program
If you wish to cancel your booking of a program for which you have already paid a deposit by way of subscription (or the total participation fee), the following cancellation fees will apply:
- 10% of the total participation fee for withdraws notified before 30 business days prior to the start of the program selected
- 25% of the total participation fee for withdraws notified 29 to 21 business days prior to the start of the program selected;
- 50% of the total participation fee for withdraws notified 20 to 11 business days prior to the start of the program selected;
- 75% of the total participation fee for withdraws notified 10 to 3 business days prior to the program selected;
No refunds for withdraws notified 3 business days prior to the start of the program selected
In the event that you are not able to attend the program you have booked, Società Guide Alpine di Courmayeur allows you to assign your subscription to a specific program to third parties (that meet the requirements provided), prior notice must be made to Società Guide Alpine di Courmayeur at least 4 days before the start of the trip.
Frequentare l’Alta Montagna è attività impegnativa che non può essere intrapresa con leggerezza , e richiede tutta una serie di attente valutazioni sia sulle proprie condizioni fisiche sia sulle condizioni che si andranno ad affrontare, e quindi anche delle proprie capacità e competenze.
L’Alta Montagna è un ambiente magnifico, maestoso, sublime, ma che nasconde insidie e comporta prudenza, attenzione e perizia.
Per questa ragione, le Guide di Courmayeur ritengono opportuno informare, attraverso questo piccolo vademecum, circa tutte quelle situazioni che possono verificarsi durante lo svolgimento delle attività in Alta Montagna.
Vediamo alcuni aspetti che possono influenzare le nostre gite in alta quota.
La pressione atmosferica diminuisce mano a mano che saliamo di quota. A 5.000 mt è la metà della pressione rilevata al livello del mare. Ciò comporta conseguenze dirette sul nostro organismo, che in molte sue parti subisce questa depressione.
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L’abbassamento di pressione comporta una diminuzione della concentrazione di ossigeno nell’aria. Più la pressione dell’ossigeno nell’atmosfera diminuisce, meno i nostri polmoni sono in grado di captarlo, diminuendone dunque la concentrazione nel sangue e, di conseguenza, la performance fisica. |
In quota, la T diminuisce mediamente di 1 °C ogni 150 mt. Ciò comporta un aumento del rischio di ipotermia e di congelamento.
QUOTA (mt) | 0 | 1000 | 2000 | 3000 | 4000 | 5000 |
TEMPERATURA (°C) | 15 °C | 9 °C | 2 °C | -5 °C | -8 °C | -18 °C |
Il vento inoltre accentua gli effetti della temperatura sull’organismo. Esso, per vivere, ha bisogno di mantenere la propria temperatura attorno ai 37 °C.
Per mantenerla nell’ambiente ostile dell’alta montagna, in condizioni di esposizione a temperature fredde, l’organismo consuma le proprie riserve di energia. E’ importante dunque seguire alcuni principi :
- bere e nutrirsi (prevedere dunque scorte adeguate)
- restare asciutti (utilizzare quindi abbigliamento adeguato e prevedere un ricambio)
- proteggersi dal vento con abbigliamento specifico
- rimanere attivi
In montagna, il vento amplifica i propri effetti. Ha un potere di raffreddamento del corpo di 0,5 °C per km/h ed inoltre contribuisce a disidratare l’organismo.
E’ la concentrazione di vapore nell’aria. Essa diminuisce all’aumentare della quota, ciò comporta un aumento del pericolo di disidratazione, sia per via cutanea che per via respiratoria.
L’irraggiamento è prodotto dai raggi ultravioletti (UVA/B/C) e dai raggi infrarossi (IR).
UVA ed UVB sono i più aggressivi per la pelle e per gli occhi. L’intensità dell’irraggiamento aumenta di circa l’ 1% per ogni 100 mt di quota. La neve ed il ghiaccio ne aumentano e ne accentuano gli effetti. Bisogna quindi prevedere una adeguata protezione per la pelle e per gli occhi.
Per tutte queste ragioni, è importante essere a conoscenza dei rischi ai quali si va incontro frequentando l’alta montagna, e delle nostre condizioni fisiche.
E’ necessario, prima di affrontare una attività, essersi sufficientemente preparati fisicamente, su sforzi di lunga durata, e possibilmente in quota.
E’ altresì necessario ed estremamente importante fare un esame quanto più onesto e obiettivo delle proprie capacità tecniche, ed essere consci che si va in ambiente ostile che comporta anche imprevisti ai quali occorre reagire.
Una buona valutazione delle nostre capacità tecniche e del nostro stato fisico ci permetterà di affrontare più serenamente l’ambiente dell’alta montagna e le insidie ad esso connaturate.