Today we are leaving with 4 motivated young people for a discovery ski tour above the village of Méribel. Once the ski touring equipment has been collected from a rental company in Méribel, we head to the foot of the Raffort woods. The weather is fine and a nice layer of fresh snow awaits us. We equip ourselves with the usual safety equipment (DVA, shovel, probe). The instructions are given, the sandwich is in the bag, we put on the skins and off we go!
We brake the trail through the forests all dressed in white in a magical atmosphere. The powder is light and we quickly gain altitude. Although we are finally not very far from the village, the area remains wild and there are quite a few animal tracks. My 4 students are in good shape, they quickly master the conversions and the pace is good. We emerge above the forest on magnificent reliefs scattered with small fir trees. The Col Jean awaits us, it is the objective of our outing. It is time for a snack!
We take the opportunity to take a quick look at the surrounding peaks.
The descent to Méribel through the clearings is very pleasant although the snow has become a little heavier at the bottom due to the warming. Everyone has fun making their own tracks, it is the privilege of the first descenders.
In the hamlet of Granges everyone is up for a second climb! 400m of altitude difference quickly swallowed and we are once again tracing the powder. We finish this beautiful day in Méribel. The legs are a little heavy for some but the smile is there. Another beautiful day of ski touring in Méribel!