Progression course with safety in the mountains 2 days
General information
Deal overview
Our tour will depart from the Lizara refuge towards the Los Sarrios Valley, using backcountry skis, crampons and ice axes or snowshoes, according to the terrain and the state of the snow, learning the different techniques to progress in the snow and applying the different safety techniques. In the Sarrios Valley we will practice bivouac (assembling tents, handling shovel and arva, but also how to build igloos or snow caves).
We will spend the night and the next day, we will continue the journey towards Ibón de Estanés and Aguas Tuertas. In this terrain we can apply different off-piste skiing techniques until the Selva de Oza.
To carry out this activity it is necessary to have good physical condition and beused to walking in the mountains with a heavy backpack.
*The use of warm shoes and clothing is recommended
**The activity is subject to weather conditions
What does the activity include
- Complete backcountry ski equipment, snowshoes, ice ax and crampons.
- Mountain guide.
- Civil liability and accident insurance.
- Full board (dinner, breakfast and lunch on the 2nd day).
- Transportation to the starting point and return.
- Material:tents, shovel, arva, rope, ribbons, first aid kit.
- Does not include personal equipment.
- Does not include transfer to the meeting point with the guide.
- Picnic on the first day is not included.
When your activity starts and finishes
Day 1
- 7:30 a.m.: Meeting with the guide at the Val d’Echo Activa office (Ctra de Oza, 2).
- Distribution of material.
- Transfer to the Lizara refuge (Aragüés del Puerto).
- Reception of the first basic instructions to progress according to the terrain we find: hard snow, virgin snow, ice, etc.
- Traverse from Lizara to the Los Sarrios Valley.
- We will prepare the bivouac, we will set up the tents, we will build igloos or caves in the snow.
- We will prepare dinner
Day 2:
- After breakfast we will leave for the Estanés and Aguas Tuertas lake.
- From here, due to the type of terrain, it will be more of a Nordic crossing, using backcountry skis and applying different off-piste techniques through Guarrinza until the Oza Jungle.
- In the Oza Jungle the transport will be waiting for us to return to Echo.
How does it work?
- 1Pick date and seats Calendar with real-time availability. No requests, no waiting.
- 2Instant confirmation You’ll receive the voucher by email and in your Account Area. Contact the instructor to finalise the day details.
- 3All set! Present your booking code on the day and enjoy the adventure.
- 1Buy a Gift Box or Gift Voucher Receive it by post in 24–72h or instantly as a PDF e-voucher. Includes an open-dated redeem code. View previewView preview
- 2Activate whenever you like The recipient has 90 days to activate the voucher and choose any available date in the calendar.
- 3Enjoy the experience Show the voucher on the day of the activity and enjoy!
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Don't worry about the weather. If the provider cancels due to weather conditions or unexpected issues, you can postpone the date at no additional cost or receive a full refund.
Fixed-date bookings are non-refundable, except in cases of bad weather or issues with the provider. Undated or gift bookings can be refunded within 14 days of purchase.
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Progression course with safety in the mountains 2 days
Ctra. de Oza nº 2 Hecho
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Progression course with safety in the mountains 2 days
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How does it work?
- You’ll receive an open-date voucher. Buy now and activate the date later (90 days to choose).
- Gift. Send a gift voucher by email or request a gift box for postal delivery.
- The physical box includes the open-date voucher and a free pair of sunglasses.
