Gilliarey sanctuary
Resorts: Torgnon
The rate includes the gear (snowshoes and hiking poles, knowledgeable mountain leader).
The price does not include: the lunch nor the avalanche safety gear (TRANSCEIVER – PROBE -SHOVEL)
Meeting point: 9:00 am at Triatel, Torgnon
Return: around 16:00 pm
Departure in the larch forest along the Petit-Monde torrent passing through the beautiful hamlet of Étirol. Ascent in the middle of the snow-covered mountain pastures of Torgnon, with Punta Tsan in the background. Arriving at the small sanctuary of Gilliarey offers us an exceptional view of the Matterhorn and the Valtournenche mountains!
Elevation gain: about 580 m
Level of difficulty: (E) intermediate (good fitness, previous snowshoeing experience), 5 to 6 hours walk
Other useful information: Trekking boots or winter boots, windstopper jacket and a down jacket, snow pants, gloves, beanie, a minimum 25l. backpack, sunglasses, sun cream, some water + snacks, the picnic lunch. (TRANSCEIVER, PROBE AND SHOVEL won’t be provided but you must have them)
Number of participants: minimum 4, (from 12 years)
How to book: reservation by the day before +39 320 0927012 or g.dequier@hotmail.fr
In case of bad weather: The tour will be cancelled or scheduled at another time.