Short Ascents – Long Descents

The proven “short ascents – long descents” concept simply works!

During your holiday we travel wherever snow conditions in the Alps are best. Based from a simple but cozy hotel, we use lifts, cable cars and skins every day to access exciting freeride terrain. Deep snow and long descents await us – with as little climbing as possible (max. 1–3 hours per day).

• Short ascents on foot or with skins from the ski resort
• Long and sometimes exotic descents
• Adventure skiing & snowboarding
• Cozy & affordable accommodation

Requirements

• Technique: good to very good off-piste ski/snowboard skills
• Fitness: enough endurance for long descents and motivation for short ascents (short is relative!)

In 2027 we head to La Grave, Les Deux Alpes & Alpe d’Huez

La Grave

La Grave is myth, legend and one of the rawest freeride destinations in the Alps. No groomed pistes, hardly any distractions – just huge high-alpine terrain accessed directly from the legendary Téléphérique.

This is not about comfort, it’s about adventure. Long glacier descents, steep couloirs and wild off-piste lines make La Grave one of the most impressive freeride destinations in Europe.

If you love big mountains, you will never forget this place.

Les Deux Alpes

Les Deux Alpes combines glacier terrain with playful freeride lines. Thanks to the altitude and varied aspects, conditions are often surprisingly good.

The resort offers long off-piste descents, exciting sidecountry terrain, quick access into alpine terrain and many options in changing weather conditions.

Alpe d’Huez

Alpe d’Huez surprises with huge terrain and endless freeride possibilities beyond the pistes. Especially exciting are the long descents around Pic Blanc and the hidden lines towards Vaujany or Oz.

The area is ideal for long freeride runs, flowy terrain, lift-&-hike routes and varied days with massive vertical.

Experience the Best of the Dauphiné Circuit

• Travel time
  From Central Switzerland in approx. 5–6 hours.
• Snow reliability
  The high Western Alps receive heavy snowfall. Thanks to glacier terrain and high elevations, conditions are often excellent.
• Flexibility
  With three major resorts within reach, we stay flexible and can decide every day where the best conditions are.
• Off the mainstream
  Away from the classic hotspots, the region offers countless less-tracked variants and hidden lines.

Costs

Offer	CHF
Freeride Week “Short Ascent”	1150.–
Included: hotel with half board, mountain guide, coaching	incl.
Excluded: dinner, travel & ski tickets	excl.

Included in the price:

• Organization, guiding fees and guide expenses
• 4 nights with breakfast in hotel/apartment

Not included:

• Ski passes
• Dinner and possibly lunch
• Transport costs

Philosophy

The proven “short ascents – long descents” concept remains the core of our program – unbeatable for everyone who loves amazing descents!

Our Principles

• Ascent support: ski lifts, cable cars, skins, buses and trains – we use whatever is efficient.
• Goal: the best descents, not necessarily the summits.
• Difficulty: varied tours for experienced freeriders and/or ski tourers.
• Accommodation: affordable & cozy – focus on riding.
• Coaching: tips on ski technique, avalanche conditions and more during the trip.
• Training: regular avalanche rescue practice sessions.

Travel

• Duration: approx. 6 hours from Central Switzerland to the hotel (Le Freney-d’Oisans, France)
• Shared travel: by private cars or shared bus; rides will be coordinated beforehand.

Flexibility & Group Size

• Flexible: program adjustments depending on snow conditions.
• Groups: two groups with different levels and programs.
• Size: ideally 4–6 participants per guide.

Mountain Guides

• Dani Perret
• Julian Fürsinger

Program

• Wednesday evening
  Shared travel and meeting point at the accommodation. Gear check, tour planning and dinner together.
• Thursday to Saturday
  Pure freeride. Three full days of freeriding in the Dauphiné Circuit.

  Depending on conditions, we ride in La Grave, Les Deux Alpes or Alpe d’Huez. We use lifts, short hikes and transfers to access as many exciting descents as possible.

• Sunday
  Final day & return travel. Half to 3/4 freeride day in the morning/noon before returning to Switzerland.

Freeride Options

La Grave

La Grave is pure big-mountain freeriding. The gondola takes us up to 3,560 m directly into the high-alpine terrain of La Meije. Famous are the legendary Vallons de la Meije variations, steep couloirs such as Trifides and over 2,000 vertical meters of ungroomed terrain. No pistes – just wild alpine faces and endless freeride possibilities.

Les Deux Alpes

Les Deux Alpes offers versatile freeride descents and lift access up to 3,600 m. Highlights include the terrain around the Glacier de Mont-de-Lans, the runs below the Dome de la Lauze and the variations towards La Grave. Perfect for riders who want to combine powder with playful terrain.

Alpe d’Huez

Alpe d’Huez surprises with long freeride descents and huge terrain reaching up to 3,330 m. Highlights include the powder slopes around Pic Blanc, the lines towards Clavans and the legendary Sarenne descent. The area combines wide-open faces, sunny terrain and impressive panoramic runs in the heart of the French Alps.

Accommodation

The accommodation is centrally located between the three resorts and serves as our basecamp for the entire trip. This allows us to avoid changing accommodation every day and stay максимально flexible.

Bienvenue

We plan to stay in a cozy and affordable hotel or apartment with a shared atmosphere – perfect for relaxing together after long days in the mountains, studying maps and planning the next day.

Breakfast is included and organized by us.