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Piedmont, Aosta Valley
Snow Safety course - avalanche, rescue, and ARTVA practises

  1. Italy
  2. /
  3. Piedmont,  
  4. Aosta Valley

For those who want to learn how to recognize and handle the dangers of snowy mountains, a course in ARTVA, avalanches, and snow science with a certified alpine guide in the Alps of Piedmont and Aosta Valley.

  • Snow
  • Skitouring
  • Freeride
  • Snowshoeing

The tour in detail

Tour details

Duration

2 days

Suitable for

Suitable for everyone. The excursions during the course will take place with snowshoes (ciaspole), or with skis/snowboards if all participants are skiers.

Best time

From December to late March.

Tour type

Course with a theoretical lesson and a day in the field led by an expert Alpine Guide.

Tour highlights
  • Aimed at skiers, snowboarders, ski mountaineers, and hikers who want to learn to recognize the dangers of snowy mountains.
  • A course designed to handle various situations and ensure safety in winter adventures.
  • Field exercises with rescue and recovery simulations.
  • Analysis of safety systems: avalanche transceiver (ARTVA), shovel, probe, and airbag.
  • Terrain and landscape analysis based on snow conditions.
  • Expert Alpine Guide available to answer your questions and teach the best avalanche rescue techniques.
  • On request, customize the snow safety course combining other outdoor activities and tours, as well as overnight stays in charming hotels or mountain huts.
Piedmont 2 days
Snow Safety course - avalanche, rescue, and ARTVA practises
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Duration

2 days / 1 night

Available from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2026

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Travel program at a glance

Day 1

First lesson: theory

Day 2

Second lesson: Excursion - practice

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Extras on request

  • Transfers to/from the tour start point
  • Rental of backpack, ARTVA, shovel, and probe
  • Rental of snowshoes and poles
  • Additional course days
  • Other outdoor activities in Piedmont and Aosta Valley

Prices on request

What is included

  • 1 theoretical lesson with an Alpine Guide
  • 1 field lesson with an Alpine Guide
  • Travel insurance policy by UnipolSai (more info ⟶)

Additional services can be added or removed upon request.

Not included

  • Personal clothing and equipment
  • Whatever is not listed in the "Included" section
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Want to customize your trip?

Upon request, the trip program can be shortened, extended or tailored to suit your preferences..

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