General information
- The duration of your mushing experience in the Southern Alps is half an hour.
Deal overview
This is a baptism of mushing that you can do, for a first experience of sled dog. This will take the form of a half-hour dog sled ride, with a team driven by a professional musher and state qualified instructor. With it, your adventure will be safe, fun and memorable, in the heart of theSouthern Alps.
Indeed, your adventure takes place in the Hautes-Alpes department, in Gap, more precisely at the Gap-Bayard station. This town is located 20 minutes from Tallard and 40 minutes from Orcières and Embrun.
The meeting point is the resort restaurant. Arriving there, you will receive a warm welcome from your musher, who after receiving you, will introduce you to his pack made up of Nordic dogs. You can play with them and pet them, to create a bond with them. Then, the instructor will give you a safety briefing, which will provide you with information on how the activity will progress, but also on the safety instructions to follow.
After the hitch is ready, you will get into the sled, and then the adventure will begin! You will be towed by 8 to 10 dogs, for 30 minutes, in the Bayard plateau, surrounded by breathtaking snowy panoramas.
Good to know:
- The load weight of the sled cannot exceed 200 kg.
- This price is intended for children aged 12 and over, but also for adults.
- It is recommended to bring snow shoes, a ski mask, warm clothing with a hat and gloves.
What does the activity include
- Welcome and briefing.
- Safety instructions.
- Support from the instructor.
When your activity starts and finishes
- You are welcome to experience mushing from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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!
Yumping is committed to you
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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Only our verified customers can rate the experiences. Their reviews will be published on the provider and activity profile. Additionally, you'll receive a 3% cashback for your future bookings.
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Baptism in sled dogs in Gap-Bayard 30min
Col de Manse La Motte en Champsaur
Payment methods
Baptism in sled dogs in Gap-Bayard 30min
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Questions and answers about the activity
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.
