French Alps
4 - 15 August 2024 (12 full days)
complex intro to Vol-bivouac
with X-Alps twist
From the Southern Alps to Mount Blanc and beyond.
XC and vol-bivouac course in the French Alps visiting parts of the historical Red Bull X-Alps route.
Real mountain adventure and complex introduction to vol-biv.
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details
Before your arrival you’ll fill a questionnaire so we can adjust the program to your goals, experience and fitness level. We’ll send you a preparation tips personalized to your fitness, time allowances etc.
For first days we have a base in Lake Annecy area, we hike and fly XC from the best sites of French Alps. In this preparation phase we provide retrieve if needed, while gradualy immersing into vol-bivouac mindset. In the evenings we discuss everything needed to execute successfull vol-biv, prepare gear etc.
You’ll learn:
How to plan your XC day, hike&fly adventure or vol-bivouac expedition (cartography, weather, topography, etc.)
How to predict weather and to assess conditions on site
How to choose a line in the air, how to fly faster and more efficiently?
How to move through the mountains on the ground?
Lee side – how to use it and not get into trouble?
How to choose your top landing and bivouac location
Take off and top landing techniques (we’ll practice a lot too!)
General physical preparation (for a competition and an expedition)
How to manage the mind (motivation, emotions, fear etc.)
How to choose your flight equipment?
How to choose and use the safety gear?
Repairing material, rip stop, sewing, glueing etc.
First aid kit
How to manage food and water in the mountains
Managing energy and electronics consumption
The means of communication
Particular dangers of bivouac (fatigue, heavy harness, fear of having to walk, etc.)
Use of pg equipment for a spontaneous bivouac
And anything else you want to know!
Depending on your preferences, we’ll focus more on XC aspects or on vol-bivouac, it all depends what you’re interested in.
Then we will put all this into practice and go into the mountains for a few days in full vol-bivouac mode, flying, camping where we land, and living the real mountain adventure!
The exact route will depend on the meteorological conditions but we can promise it will be an unforgettable adventure!
For pilot requirements and more important details please have a look here.
Price: 2200EUR (12 full days)
Included: full time guidance, practical and theoretical support, transport and retrieves, pick up from Annecy (if needed), lodge booking.
Not included: pg and bivouac equipment, insurance, meals and drinks, lodging during 1st week (however we will take care of booking for you, 200-400EUR/week depending on your chosen standard).
We can help organize transport from Geneva, Lyon or Grenoble airport.
To book your spot, send us an email via Contact Form and we’ll discuss the details. To confirm your participation, you’ll be asked to pay 20% deposit. The deposit is non refundable but it can be transfered to another date, any other group adventure or 1:1 coaching, or to another pilot you send our way.
DOUBTS ABOUT TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS?
You are welcome to reserve a spot on any course without the obligation to pay now. We will pencil you in and you can pay later, once the travel situation resolves safely.
