The activity.
A traction kite in the sky, skis or a board on your feet, and the wind does the rest: you climb slopes without a chairlift, cross plateaus, jump when you like. Snowkiting is kitesurfing on snow.
At the Col du Lautaret the playground is huge and the wind reliable. The instructor teaches kite control on the ground, then the first glides. The two-day escapade climbs all the way to the Galibier hut.
From Bronze level.
Confident skiers or snowboarders, from 12.
A three-hour lesson, or two days.
The lesson at the Col du Lautaret, the escapade up to the Galibier hut.
Kite and harness provided.
Your skis or board, a helmet, and windproof clothing.
The format and the length vary by resort: they are chosen at booking.
How it goes.
A small group, an instructor, and how a typical outing unfolds.
The kite on the ground
You learn to fly the kite without skis: the wind window, the power, the emergency stop.
First glides
Skis on, on the flat, the kite pulls you. The first metres, then the first turns.
The plateau
You climb a slope with the wind, ski it down, and again. You are the lift.
Good to know.
What is included
The traction kite and the harness. A snowkite instructor.
What to bring
Your skis or snowboard, a helmet, a lift pass valid on the day, and warm clothing. Your resort's Ski Shop rents the rest.
The weather decides
The outing is confirmed the day before by message. If the mountain says no, a new date in the week first, a refund otherwise.
If you have to cancel
Free of charge up to 48 hours before the outing, then as per the terms and conditions.
What level do I need?
The required level, when there is one, is stated above. With no mention, the activity is open to all and the pace adapts to the group.
What if the weather turns?
The outing is confirmed the day before by message. If cancelled: a new date in the week first, a refund otherwise.
Do I need my own gear?
Specific gear is provided unless stated otherwise. Skis and helmet stay yours, or the Ski Shop's, bookable in the same basket.
Do I need to take lessons with you?
No. The activity is booked on its own, or in the same basket as your lessons and rental.
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