Ski raid in Ubaye – Sliding in the Southern Alps
Ubaye is a wild and uncrowded mountain range, ideal for a 3-day ski touring expedition. Its isolated valleys and high passes offer an authentic alpine experience, far from the crowds and in the heart of the Southern Alps.
Who is this 3-day raid for?
This ski tour in Ubaye is aimed at experienced and experienced skiers, comfortable both uphill and downhill, and in good physical condition. To fully experience the adventure, prior ski touring experience is recommended.
How does the ski raid take place?
You will travel in a small group, accompanied by a qualified professional. The route adapts to the weather and snow conditions, with stages of approximately 800 to 1300 m of elevation gain per day, depending on your current fitness level.
Where do we sleep during the ski raid in Ubaye?
Nights are spent in comfortable, staffed refuges, with full board. No need to carry your own luggage: you travel light to make the most of your days.
Who is this 3-day raid for?
This ski tour in Ubaye is aimed at experienced and experienced skiers, comfortable both uphill and downhill, and in good physical condition. To fully experience the adventure, prior ski touring experience is recommended.
How does the ski raid take place?
You will travel in a small group, accompanied by a qualified professional. The route adapts to the weather and snow conditions, with stages of approximately 800 to 1300 m of elevation gain per day, depending on your current fitness level.
Where do we sleep during the ski raid in Ubaye?
Nights are spent in comfortable, staffed refuges, with full board. No need to carry your own luggage: you travel light to make the most of your days.
Everything you need to know before booking
Price: €330/person (excluding accommodation)
3 full days of ski touring
Ubaye Valley on the border of the Hautes-Alpes and Italy
Advanced skiers - Physical level: 2/3 - Technical level: 2/3
Elevation differences between 800 and 1200m, for controlled effort and enjoyable skiing
full board accommodation at the Maljasset refuge (or other depending on conditions)
Loan of mountain backpack and rescue kit (DVA, shovel, probe) on request in the registration form
transport by minibus from Guillestre
Typical ski raid program in Ubaye
Ski touring in Ubaye: 3 days of disconnection in the Southern Alps.
Day 1: Head to the Maljasset refuge
Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Intermarché Hall 2 parking lot in Guillestre
Overview of the trip, Ski and rescue equipment check
Safety briefing and reminder of group guidelines
- First hike to the Col de Vars, via the Vallon du Crachet or via the Grande Combe
- Settle into the refuge in the late afternoon
Day 2 – Summits around the refuge
Early breakfast and departure for a day spent exploring the refuge
Summits or passes considered depending on conditions:
L’Alpet
- Pointe de Basse Mary
Col Girardindepending on conditions
Along the way:
Technical workshops on the climb (conversion, rhythm) and on the descent
Reading the terrain and risk management
Possibly, exercises on DVA search
Return and second night at the refuge
Day 3 – Hike and return to the parking lot
Final hikes on a wild route and setting
Arrival at the parking lot in the early or mid-afternoon
The group dispersed after three days of shared adventure, beautiful mountain tracks, and a headful of images.
Equipment to bring for skiing in Ubaye
To fully enjoy your Ubaye ski touring adventure, it’s essential to have the right equipment. Here’s the complete list of necessary equipment and what you need to bring.
Equipment provided if you are not equipped:
- Rescue pack: DVA (Avalanche Victim Detector), shovel, and probe
- Backpack suitable for the activity (30/35L)
Personal equipment to provide:
- Touring skis with insert bindings (Low Tech type)
- Climbing skins in good condition (glue and hair still effective)
- Snow knives adapted to your bindings
- Releasable ski touring boots (with uphill/downhill mode)
- Ski poles with large baskets (≈ 8 cm)
- Minimum 1.5L of water per person
- Picnic + food (dried fruit, bars, fruit jellies, etc.)
- Emergency pack: DVA (Avalanche Victim Detector), shovel, and probe
- Backpack appropriate for the activity (30/35L)
Appropriate clothing
- Breathable ski pants with vents
- Waterproof Gore-Tex jacket (essential)
- Micro-down jacket or warm fleece
- Technical base layer (avoid cotton)
- Buff, neck warmer
- Thin gloves + warm gloves or mittens
- Sunglasses (Cat. 3 or 4) and/or bad-weather ski goggles
- Thin hat, headband, or cap + warm hat
- Ski helmet recommended but optional (at your convenience)
Little essentials:
- High-factor sunscreen (SPF 30 minimum)
- Second-skin blister plasters (Compeed or equivalent)
For the shelter:
- Earplugs strongly recommended
- Small toiletries (a bar of soap, a toothbrush, a small microfiber towel, etc.)
- Power bank if no electricity is available on site
- Headlamp with red light (disturbance to others greatly reduced)
Think about cancellation insurance:
It is strongly recommended that you take out cancellation insurance before booking.
This will cover you in the event of an unforeseen event (injury, professional impediment, family unforeseen event, etc.) resulting in the cancellation of your participation. Without this, the costs incurred for the stay will be reimbursed according to the scale of the General Terms and Conditions.
An option for “Impact Évasion” cancellation insurance will be offered to you at the time of your reservation.
Mandatory personal insurance:
Each participant must have:
- Individual liability insurance
- Insurance covering rescue and repatriation costs
It is your responsibility to ensure that your insurance policy covers this type of mountain activity.
You will be offered “Impact Multisports” rescue and repatriation insurance at the time of your reservation.
My equipment advice:
Conditions vary quickly in the mountains: plan for modular clothing. The 3-layer system is ideal (1st technical layer + thermal layer + windproof layer). A 4th emergency layer can be useful (e.g., sleeveless down jacket). Avoid sweating in clothes that are too warm: humidity prevents you from warming up even with a heavy down jacket.
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