Ski the Gébroulaz glacier: the legendary glacier descent of the 3 vallées with a mountain guide, the only professional authorised to supervise glacier skiing.
Do you dream of skiing on a glacier, away from the crowds, in a wild and grandiose setting? The Méribel Guides will take you on a unique experience on the Gébroulaz glacier, often referred to as the Vallée Blanche de la Vanoise. A legendary descent, considered to be one of the most beautiful in the Alps, and undoubtedly one of the Top 5 in the 3 Valleys!
From the top of the Moraine cable car in Val Thorens, it takes around 650 metres of ski touring to reach the top of the glacier, at an altitude of 3,400 metres. The effort is amply rewarded by an exceptional panorama of the Vanoise glaciers and an unforgettable descent in a glacial environment, between seracs, crevasses and unspoilt valleys.
This outing is for good skiers who are comfortable in all types of snow and in good physical condition. It is supervised by a High Mountain Guide, the only professional authorised to supervise glacier skiing. He will ensure your safety, provide you with the appropriate equipment (harness, avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe), and teach you the basics of how to ski safely on glacier terrain.
A timeless day of skiing, effort and contemplation. A must-do mountain experience from Méribel.
For good skiers who are comfortable in all types of snow (black runs or off-piste) and who are in good physical condition for a 600-metre ski touring ascent above 3000m.
These ski levels apply to freeriders.
BeginnerA good level of downhill skiing (red runs), but experience of all-snow skiing is limited to short forays along the slopes.
IntermediateThe ability to ski on any piste in any conditions (icy black runs, etc.), with considerable off-piste experience (being able to ski classic ungroomed itineraries quite far from the lifts, in a variety of snow types, whether "filmy" or a little more challenging, etc.).
ExpertThe aim is to achieve complete mastery of mountain skiing in all its forms: long off-piste itineraries, ease in couloirs, steep slopes, and all demanding itineraries where every movement must be perfectly executed.
BeginnerIdeal for those who: don't particularly enjoy endurance sports, can ski on piste for a day with regular breaks. Would like to discover the pleasures of off-piste mountain skiing with introductory itineraries that are not too physically demanding.
IntermediatePhysical fitness: Practises endurance sports fairly regularly, able to walk for about two hours with a reasonable amount of ascent. Can ski a whole day on the slopes without getting too tired at the end.
ExpertEndurance sports: practises endurance sports assiduously, can walk for several hours with a significant difference in altitude, and is capable of several significant climbs in the course of a single walk.
You need to be able to ski in all types of snow, in mountain terrain, with good control and stamina for long, hard descents. Not suitable for beginners.
Departure is from Méribel. The Moraine gondola (Val Thorens) takes you up to the top of the ski lift for quick access to the area. From here, it's a ski-in, ski-out climb of around 650m to the Col de Gébroulaz at an altitude of 3,400m.
Yes, the guide will provide you with all the necessary safety equipment: avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe, harness and rope. You'll need to bring your ski touring equipment or hire it from the resort.
The full day includes the approach, the ascent in skins (around 2 hours), the descent of the glacier and the return. It should take between 5 and 7 hours.
The glacier is constantly changing: crevasses, avalanche risks, technical navigation. Visit mountain guide is the only professional authorised to supervise this type of terrain.
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