Training in Avalanche Risk Management for Snowshoeing and Avalanche Transceiver Search and Rescue. Level 1

  • Accompanied
  • Winter sports
  • Snow-shoes
Elevation : 720m
Trekycimes - Pauline Pretet Accompagnatrice en montagne, 165 chemin de sur la ville, Les Beules, 74340 Samoëns

Description

Practical Snow Science and Safety in Snowy Terrain (1/2 day)
Learn the basics of avalanche risk management while snowshoeing: read and interpret a topographic map, a mapping app, and a BERA; recognize different types of snow and characteristic avalanche conditions; identify terrain hazards; understand decision-making processes; and follow the leader’s instructions. Avalanche Rescue. (1/2 day) Be able to independently manage a search and rescue situation for an avalanche victim: avalanche transceiver (AV) usage test, procedures to follow in the event of an accident, raising the alarm, and conducting an AV search using a probe and shovel. Full-day or half-day training / specific training on avalanche transceivers, shovels, and probes, or winter terrain assessment and decision-making By email or phone no later than 6:00 p.m. the day before.

Rates

From 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2027

From 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2027
Adult
From €35.00
starting at 45€

Payment methods

CashCash

Groups (Max capacity)

Groups (Max capacity)
  • 5 Person (s) mini
  • 8 Maximum number of people

Openings

From 1 December 2026 until 31 March 2027 - Open everyday

Location

Training in Avalanche Risk Management for Snowshoeing and Avalanche Transceiver Search and Rescue. Level 1
Elevation : 720m
Trekycimes - Pauline Pretet Accompagnatrice en montagne, 165 chemin de sur la ville, Les Beules, 74340 Samoëns

Plan interactif : 1 lieux répertoriés.

  • Lieu sans nom

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Mountain location

Access

Access
  • Meet in front of the Samoëns tourist office.
Updated on 05 May 2026 at 09:15
by Office de Tourisme de Samoëns
(Offer identifier : 7213525)
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