Programme hiver 2018-19 SCN Rando_ENGLISH

WINTER PROGRAMME 2018-19Skiclub Nestlé - Section RandoDear Members!The Team of the ‘Chefs de Course’ have prepared the newprogramme of ski tours for the winter season 2018-19. Wehope that you will find this enticing and will be numerous toparticipate in our excursions. This year we have plannedmore night ski tours in the region of Vevey, providing ofcourse that the conditions allow.James Clulow, who is a seasoned climber and a skier hasjoined the committee of the ‘Chefs de Course’. He will havethe pleasure to lead several excursions this season.Welcome James !We wish you a wonderful winter! Don’t hesitate to send usany comments, ideas or suggestions. Bishorn, April 2017

RESPONSIBILITY & INSURANCE Skiclub Nestlé - Section Rando The participants of our excusions must be conscious of, and assume, the risks associated with this out- door activity. The Nestlé Skiclub declines all res- ponsibilities for any accidents that occur during the excursions, and their consequences. The participants are responsible to take out the rele- vant insurance. You are strongly advised to check that your accident insurance covers incidents that could arise during your activities in the mountains. For example, take out an additional insurance which covers rescue in the mountains (Rega, Air Glacier, etc.) Programme SCN Rando Hiver 2018-19

COURS AVALANCHESkiclub Nestlé - Section Rando Saturady 12 January 2019 OBLIGATORY TRAINING at least once every two years for ALL THE PARTICIPANTS of our excursions. Inscription via the following link: http://fridaynight.online.fr/scn/avalanche.php The deadline for inscription is Friday 4 January 2019Programme SCN Rando Hiver 2018-19

PROGRAMME 2018-19 Date Excursion Difference in altitude Technical difficultydim, 16 déc, 2018 Mise en jambemer, 19 déc, 2018 Nocturne selon conditions D+ 800-1000 m Fdim, 30 déc, 2018 D+350 - 700m F Mise en jambe F sam, 05 janv, Mise en jambe Préalpes 600-900m mer, 09 janv, Nocturne le Folly selon conditions 600-900m F 2019 Cours avalanches D+700m F sam, 12 janv, Sortie d'Initiation au Hundsrüggdim, 13 janv, 2019 800m F Nocturne à la Teysachaux 700m F mer, 16 janv, 2019 PD- sam, 19 janv, Pas de sorties / Week-end formation CdC remontées mécaniques PD- 700m PDdim, 20 janv, 2019 Cours hors piste I Nocturne à la Teysachaux 1200m PDdim, 20 janv, 2019 remontées mécaniques PD mer, 23 janv, F 2019 D+900m F sam, 26 janv, Pointe Ronde 1150 PDdim, 27 janv, 2019 1000ven, 01 févr, 2019 Cours hors piste II remontées mécaniques PD- Sortie nocture à Valerette PD 900 PD sam, 02 févr, Le Grammont env. 1000m Fdim, 03 févr, 2019 PD-dim, 03 févr, 2019 La Palette depuis Isenau, Face N (2170 m) remontées mécaniques PD Cours hors piste III 700msam, 09 févr, Le Chantonnet 900 à 1100m 1700mdim, 10 févr, 2019 Course facile pas trop loin 550m Cours hors piste date reserve - cours speciale descente en 1100m 1500mdim, 10 févr, 2019 rappel (tbd)mer, 13 févr, 2019 Nocturne à la Teysachauxsam, 16 févr, Les Millets ou autre chose en Gruyère ou Pays d'Enhautdim, 17 févr, 2019 Grande Dent de Morclesmar, 19 févr, 2019 Nocturne + soupersam, 23 févr, Palanche de la CretadPimro,g2ra4mfméver,S2C0N19Rando Hiver 2018 Mont de l'Etoile

PROGRAMME 2018-19 Techni-Date Excursion Difference in altitude cal diffi- Level cultysamedi, 2 mars 2019 Chaux de Tompey depuis Luan, Face W (2015 m) 800 (+ 200 si on remonte PD moyen une fois)dimanche, 3 mars Pointe de Lanchenaire 1300m PD+ moyen 2019samedi, 9 mars 2019 Tour de Famelon D+ 1200m PD moyendimanche, 10 mars Six Blanc (Ferret) - Combe nord D+ 1250m AD avancé 201916 au 20 mars 2019 5 jours Val Varaita du 16 au 20 Mars 1000-1500 / jour PD+ avancédimanche, 17 mars Sasseneire 1400m PD+ avancé 2019samedi, 23 mars 2019 800m 1er jour Fdimanche, 24 mars Ammertespitz (2613m) et Wildstrubel (3243m) avancé 2019 1300m 2eme jour Dsamedi, 30 mars 2019 D+: 200/1050; D-: PD+ avancé dimanche, 31 mars Circuit des 3 cols sur 2 jours (samedi-dimanche) 670/2650 2019samedi, 6 avril 2019dimanche, 7 avril 2019samedi, 13 avril 2019 Haute route Binntal 3-4 jours 1000-1500 / jour PD+ avancédimanche, 14 avril le Pigne 1900m PD avancé 2019samedi, 20 avril 2019dimanche, 21 avril 2019samedi, 27 avril 2019 Monts Telliersdimanche, 28 avril 2019 samedi, 4 mai 2019 Pigne d'Arolla (3796m) par le mur de la Serpentine 1000 m / jour PD+dimanche, 5 mai 2019samedi, 25 mai 2019 Der des Ders (Samedi ou Dimanche) Fourchon oudimanche, 26 mai Pointe de la Terrasse 2019fin mai-début juin #clean the mountains

INSCRIPTIONSSkiclub Nestlé - Section Rando The inscriptions for the excursions are done by e- mail to the ‘Chef de Course’ within the deadlines and must include the following information: - Name and first name - Mobile telephone number - SCN Member: Yes/No  I will come with my car and I have space for X pas- sengers and equipment.  Or I would like to travel in another carProgramme SCN Rando Hiver 2018-19

OUR CHEFS DE COURSESkiclub Nestlé - Section RandoAnne Roulin - 079 348 0135 - [email protected] Speth - 079 308 9918 - [email protected] Abegglen - 079 398 7338- [email protected] Breuille - 079 689 1491 - [email protected] Leneuf - 078 733 3830 - [email protected] Lorendeaux - 078 727 3718 - [email protected] Foata - 079 786 8835 - [email protected] Python - 079 503 6133 - [email protected] Laurent - 079 285 14 58 - [email protected] Clulow—079 764 06 72 - [email protected] Colliard - 079 240 8279 - [email protected] Sakwinska - 079 837 7995 - [email protected] Bindith - 079 240 9192 - [email protected] Rey - 079 808 4618 - [email protected] Côté - 079 909 1566 - [email protected] Programme SCN Rando Hiver 2018-19

MATÉRIELSkiclub Nestlé - Section RandoPersonal Equipment for the excursions Additionnel useful equipmentx = obligatory Excursion Toiletries Poleso = according to the indications of the Ski s On On Climbing Hat (sun, cold, hood)Chef de Course foot foot Identity card, C.A.S. / C.A.F. card, 1/2 tarif card, etc.+ = recommended F-EX T1 - T6 F - AD Map, compass, altimeter Type d'équipement I II III IV Socks & change of underwearBARRYVOX / DVA x Appropriate shoes Pocket knifeSnow shovel and probe x Ski wax Gloves or mittens (plus a rechange)Crampons adapted to the skis x GPS Gaiters or trousers with gaitersHarness oo o x Appropriate clothing (cold, wind, x x humidity2 Carabiners one with security oo x x x x Clothes for the Hut2 Small Cords (5 à 6mm, 1x1,5m, 1x 4m) +/o +/o o x o o Frontal lamp or torch2 Webs 1 à 60cm et 1 à 120cm oo o x Ski glasses, glacier, sunglasses o o Spare sunglasses3 Quick draws (dégaines) oo o o Personal medicines o x Pocket pharmaciyIce axe oo x Trousse de réparation (ski, cram- pons, peaux, etc.)Helmet oo Protection solaire (visage, lèvres) Sac à viande pour cabanesIce pin (broche à glace) oo Sous-vêtements chauds (de re- change)Crampons ajusted oo Thermos ou gourde en étéDescender ooClimbing shoesProgramme SCN Rando Hiver 2018

MEETING POINTSkiclub Nestlé - Section RandoUnless it is agreed to the contrary, the meetingpoint is at the Reller Car Park, av. de Reller in Ve-vey. You will need your Nestlé badge to get intothe car park.Programme SCN Rando Hiver 2018

NIVEAU ET COTATIONSkiclub Nestlé - Section Rando LEVEL The level indicates the overall difficulty of the excursion and takes into account a multitude of criteria. The chef de course evaluates the excursion according to the difference in altitude, the distance, the steepness of the slope, the elevation and the technical difficulty of certain key passages. In case of doubt, take contact with the chefs de course. easy medium avanced Rating The official rating of the excursions follows the scales of the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) for ski tours. In addition to the overall scale, there can be some fine tuning of the difficulty using + (plus) ou - (less). F - easy PD - low difficulty AD - quite difficult D - difficult TD - very difficultProgramme SCN Rando Hiver 2018-19

Les Monts Telliers, March 2017Wishing you a great season!Programme SCN Rando Hiver 2018-19

SKI TOUR Getting into Shape VD ou VS Sunday Small excursion if possible in the region of Ve- 16 December vey or the Chablais to get prepared for the sea- son. Deadline: Wednes- day 13 DecLevel: easyScale: FEffort: 700-1000mMaterial: type IChef de course:Olivier BindithCosts:member: 6-10,guest: 10-15,-Remarks:Bring a picnicProgramme SCN Rando Hiver 2018-19

SKI TOUR Wednesday 19 Decembre 2018 deadline: Monday 17 DecemberNIGHT SKI TOUR: Le Folly - Par Mont- Level: Easybrion Scale: PD- Effort: 700m!!This excursion will take place during the week Chef de course:according to the conditions. The exact date James Clulowmight change depending on the weather Material: type I Costs:Starting at Bains de l’Alliaz 1040m. We will tour member: 5,-the La Neuve to arrive in Montbrion. From Mont- Guest 6,-brion, we will climb directly to the slopes of the Remarkssummit of the Folly. From the summit there is an Bring a good frontalimpressive view over Montreux et Lake Leman. lampFrom this point we can either ski directly downthe south face or climb up again to do a seconddescent to get back to the cars (depends on theconditions and the motivation of the partici-pants).More info:Description of the Course (camptocamp)Course 345a (TopoGuide Ski Rando CAS)Programme SCN Rando Hiver 2018-19

SKI TOUR Sunday 30 DecembreDeadline: Thursday 27 DecemberLevel: easy Getting into ShapeScale: F+Effort: 550-750m Small course in the region as a function of theChef de course: conditions.Anne RoulinMateriall: type I Departure by car from Vevey at 8h30Cotss:membre: 10,- Return to Vevey in the middle of the afternoon.guest 12,-RemarksSki crampons canbe usefulProgramme SCN Rando Hiver 2018-19

SKI TOUR Saturday January 5 Deadline: Wednes- day 2 JanGetting into shape in the Pre-alpes Level: easy Scale: F+We will do a small excursion in the region of Ve- Effort: 600-900mvey, if the snow is already here: Teysachaux, Fol- Chef de course:ly, Monts Chevreuils, Pic Chaussy? We will notify Jacques Laurentthe destination according to the actual conditions [email protected] by car from Vevey at 8h30. 079 285 14 58Return to Vevey in the middle of the afternoon. Materiall: type I Costs: member: 10,- guest: 15,- Remarks: Bring your ski cram- pons pleaseProgramme SCN Rando Hiver 2018-19

RANDONNÉEWednesday 9January 2019Deadline: Monday 7 JanuaryLevel: Easy NIGHT SKI TOUR: Le Folly - Par Mont-Scale: PD- brionEffort: 700mChef de course: !!This excursion will take place during the weekJames Clulow according to the conditions. The exact dateMaterial: type I might change depending on the weatherCosts:member: 5,- Starting at Bains de l’Alliaz 1040m. We will tourguest: 6,- the La Neuve to arrive in Montbrion. From Mont-Remarks: brion, we will climb directly to the slopes of theBring a good frontal summit of the Folly. From the summit there is anlamp! impressive view over Montreux et Lake Leman. From this point we can either ski directly down the south face or climb up again to do a second descent to come back to the cars (depends on the conditions and the motivation of the partici- pants). More info: Description of the Course (camptocamp) Course 345a (TopoGuide Ski Rando CAS) Carte Suisse Topo 262S « Rochers de Naye »Programme SCN Rando Hiver 2018-19

TRAININGAvalanche Training (Les Mosses) Saturday 12 JanuaryThis avalanche training is obligatory at least oneevery 2 years for those who want to participate in Deadline: Friday 5our ski tours. This training is subsidised by the Ski JanuaryClub Nestlé and is given by exerienced MountainGuides. The programme includes sensitisation to Level: easythe dangers of avalanches, learning (or practicising) Scale: F- PD-the use of the DVA (avalanche beacon), exercises of Instruction + Exer-winter techniques and answers to your questions cises \"Avalanches,etc. Winter Techniques , DVA equipment\"Programme: RDV in the car park Nestlé Avenue Rel- Chefs de course:ler Vevey (derrière la gare) à 7h30 for departure in Francis Foata, Marcthe buses at 8h précisely. On arrival there is a Colliard, Anne Rou-theoretical presentation on avalanches and how to lin, Elisabeth Gris-prevent being caught followed by practical applica- doni, Danieltiions in the snow. Picnic from your back-pack. Re- Abegglenturn to Vevey approc 18h30h depending on the Material: type Itraffic. Warm clothes.Picnic CostsMatériel : Touring Skis withskins adapted (or snow- member SCN: 65,-board and snow shoes, or just snow shoes), ski guests: 130,- even ifpoles, DVA/ARVA (beacon), snow shovel, probe. cancellation after theSki equipment can be rented from sports shops 05.01.2018such as Yosemite, Passe-Montagne, Altmann, Au- Limited to 90 partici- pantsProgramme SCN Rando Hiver 2018-19 Participation obliga- tory each 2 years tous les deux ans! Inscription online http:// fri- daynight.online.fr/ scn/ avalanche.php

RANDONNÉE Sunday 13 Januarydeadline: Wednes- day 9 JanuaryLevel: easy Initiation to ski touringScale: FEffort: 300-600m This excursion is for complete beginners in skiChefs de course: touring, or if you have not practiced for a longDenis Breuillé, Da- time and need a refresher.niel Abegglen, MarcColliard We will start with a small part of theory in theMaterial: type I warm with a coffee but will leave rapidly to learnCosts: how to use the equipment (skis, bindings, skins,member: 8 à 15,- boots etc), the techniques of climbing includingguest: 13 à 20,- conversions, and skiing down in ungroomedRemarks: slopes.Bring your ownequipment (skis, Departure +/- 8h00 from the Reller car park.skins, boots). Pos- Bring a picnic that we will eat in the snow. Re-sible to rent DVA turn to Vevey at the end of the afternoon.(beacon) probe andsnow shovel fromthe Club.Programme SCN Rando Hiver 2018-19

SKI TOUR Wednesday evening 16 Jan Deadline: Tuesday 15 JanuaryTeysachaux Level: medium Scale: PD-Join us for a great ski touring evening near Vevey! A Effort: 700mclassic of the region with several options for the way Chef de course:down. Steve Material: type IWe will leave after work either from Reller or the Costs:Center depending on the participants at around member: 4,17:00. -guest: 6,- Remarks:We will choose the descent option best suited to the Crampons for yourtechnical level of the participants. skis can be usefulDo not forget your ski crampons and a good headlamp (with batteries fully charged).P.S: depending on the conditions we might changeplans last minute for another destination close to Ve-vey.Programme SCN Rando Hiver 2018-19

TRAINING 20 Januarydeadline: Wednes- day January 9Scale:According to level(see below)Effort: Ski installa- Perfecting off-piste skiing Ition of the Portes duSoleil This training is intended both for beginners in skiChef de course: touring as well as those who want to improve theirOlga Sakwinska techniques in off-piste skiiing.Material: type I oudownshill ski equip- Level: Initiation in off-piste skiing (4 h of training:ment piste Techniques on the prepared slopes alternatingCosts per training: with excursions off-piste 50/50 to aquire the no-Initiation: tion of skiing with reduced effort. A good level ofmember: 120,- piste skiing is required.guest: 135,-Experienced/expert: Level: Certain experience in of-piste skiing (6 h ofmember: 135,- training): Acquire the techniques to ski in all typesguest: : 150,- of snow (crusty, soft etc) as well as how to make(moniteur de ski + continuous turns with ease and without fatigue.forfait de ski + trans- For the skier who goes off-piste but has difficul-port) ties in maintaining the rythme.Remarques: Level: Expert (6 h of training): Improve the skiIt is advisable to par- technique without fatigue, developing the notionticipate in all 3 trai- of reducing the effort to tackle turns in steepnings to take the full slopes, jumping turns, moguls, descent of a cor-advantage to im- nice, and the safe access and descent of a corri-prove your tech- door with ease.nique.Programme SCN Rando Hiver 2018-19

SKI TOUR Wednesday evening 23 janvier deadline: Tuesday 22 January Level: medium Scale: PD- Effort: 700m Chef de course:Teysachaux SteveJoin us for a great ski touring evening near Vevey! A Materiall: type Iclassic of the region with several options for the waydown. Costs: member: 4,We will leave after work either from Reller or theCenter depending on the participants at around -guest 6,-17:00. Remarks: SkiWe will choose the descent option best suited to the crampons can betechnical level of the participants. usefulDo not forget your ski crampons and a good headlamp (with batteries fully charged).P.S: depending on the conditions we might changeplans last minute for another destination close to Ve-vey.Programme SCN Rando Hiver 2018-19

SKI TOUR Pointe Ronde Saturday 26 2’700m January In function of the conditions and the group, we deadline: Wednes- will decide on the option of 1’200m (starting at day 23 Jan the col de la Forclaz) ou 1’400m (starting at la Caffe), close to Martigny.Level: easyScale: PD The climb will take place in the forest passing byEffort: 1200m / the chalets of la Giète, then up via the NE de-1400m pression in the direction of the summit.Chef de course:Eva Lorendeaux Descent on the track in the direction of the ColMaterial: type I de la Forclaz.Costs:member: 12,-guest: 18,-Remarks:Programme SCN Rando Hiver 2018-19

TRAINING 27 January deadline: Wednes- day 16 JanuaryPerfecting off-piste skiing II Scale: According to levelThis training is intended both for beginners in ski (see below)touring as well as those who want to improve their Effort: Ski installa-techniques in off-piste skiiing. tion of the Portes du SoleilLevel: Initiation in off-piste skiing (4 h of training: Chef de course:Techniques on the prepared slopes alternating Olga Sakwinskawith excursions off-piste 50/50 to aquire the no- Material: type I oution of skiing with reduced effort. A good level of downshill ski equip-piste skiing is required. ment piste Costs per training:Level: Certain experience in of-piste skiing (6 h of Initiation:training): Acquire the techniques to ski in all types member: 120,-of snow (crusty, soft etc) as well as how to make guest: 135,-continuous turns with ease and without fatigue. Experienced/expert:For the skier who goes off-piste but has difficul- member: 135,-ties in maintaining the rythme. guest: : 150,- (moniteur de ski +Level: Expert (6 h of training): Improve the ski forfait de ski + trans-technique without fatigue, developing the notion port)of reducing the effort to tackle turns in steep Remarks:slopes, jumping turns, moguls, descent of a cor- It is advisable to par-nice, and the safe access and descent of a corri- ticipate in all 3 trai-door with ease. nings to take the full advantage to im- prove your tech- nique.Programme SCN Rando Hiver 2018

SKI TOURFriday 1stFebruary 2019 deadline: Wednes- day 30 Jan 2019Level: medium NIGHT SKI TOUR DENT DE VALERETTEScale: PDEffort: 900m RDV at the car park of les Giettes (1136m) aboveChef de course: Monthey. Departure in direction of the centre sportifPatrick Rey des Jeurs, then the alpage of Chindonne and the theMaterial: type I final climb to the Dent de Valerette at 2051m. TheCosts: idea is to eat a fondue in the small hut (well knownmember: to some!) which is located behind the summit , ho-accompagnant: ping it is available…...Since this is a night tour it isRemarks: Night tour very imporatnt to have a good quality frontal lamp in— a frontal lamp is case the moon is not visible.obligatoryProgramme SCN Rando Hiver 2018-19

SKI TOUR Saturday 2 February deadline: Wednes- day 30 JanuaryThe Grammont Level: medium Scale: PDFrom the parking in the Flon, we go up to Taney Effort: 1150mvia the road of the alpage. From Taney we follow Material: type Ithe track which leads to the chalet des Crosses Chef de course:and the col des Crosses. Then we cross in the Olivier Bindithdirection of north to reach the slopes of Voyis. Costs:We arrive at the summit by the end of the north- member 7,-west ridge. Decent by the same itinerary. Picnic guest: 9,-from the back-pack. Remarks:Departure by car from Vevey +/- 7h30.Return in the middle of the afternoon.Programme SCN Rando Hiver 2018-19

SKI TOUR Sunday 3 Februarydeadline: Wednes- day 30 JanLevel: Easy La Palette from Isenau, N Face (2170 m)Scake: FEffort: 1000 m La Palette dominates the ski region of Isenau des Diablerets.Chef de course: Beautiful view from the summit over the Arnon Lake and theFrancis Foata massif of les Diablerets. In good weather it is possible to see theMaterial: type I Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau.Costs:member 10, Easy excursion without particular difficulty and usually good snow-guest 15,- conditions due to the orientation to the north. This summit has become less frequented following the closure of the chair lift. RDV at 07h30 in the Reller car park. Climb of approx. 3 hours up to the summit (with pauses every hour) Return to Vevey in the middle of the afternoon.Programme SCN Rando Hiver 2018

TRAINING 3 February deadline: Wednes- day January 23Perfecting off-piste skiing III Scale: According to levelThis training is intended both for beginners in ski (see below)touring as well as those who want to improve their Effort: Ski installa-techniques in off-piste skiiing. tion of the Portes du SoleilLevel: Initiation in off-piste skiing (4 h of training: Chef de course:Techniques on the prepared slopes alternating Olga Sakwinskawith excursions off-piste 50/50 to aquire the no- Material: type I oution of skiing with reduced effort. A good level of downshill ski equip-piste skiing is required. ment piste Costs per training:Level: Certain experience in of-piste skiing (6 h of Initiation:training): Acquire the techniques to ski in all types member: 120,-of snow (crusty, soft etc) as well as how to make guest: 135,-continuous turns with ease and without fatigue. Experienced/expert:For the skier who goes off-piste but has difficul- member: 135,-ties in maintaining the rythme. guest: : 150,- (moniteur de ski +Level: Expert (6 h of training): Improve the ski forfait de ski + trans-technique without fatigue, developing the notion port)of reducing the effort to tackle turns in steep Remarks:slopes, jumping turns, moguls, descent of a cor- It is advisable to par-nice, and the safe access and descent of a corri- ticipate in all 3 trai-door with ease. nings to take the full advantage to im- prove your tech- nique.Programme SCN Rando Hiver 2018

SKI TOUR Saturday 09 Februarydélai d’inscription: mercredi 06 févLevel: easy The ChantonnetRating: PD (-)Effort: 950m This excursion takes us in the high area of theChef de course: Fouly in the direction of Italy. We will start at theDominique Leneuf location known as le Clou (1620 m), to reach theMaterial: type I summit of the Chantonnet (2575 m) in about 3Costs: heures passing by the Crête de la Perche. Des-member: 15,- cent by the same intineraryguest 24,-Remarks: Excursion without technical difficultySki crampons canbe useful Picnic from the back-pack RDV parking Reller Vevey 07h30. Exact time will be confirmed the day before the excusion. Return at the end of the afternoon.Programme SCN Rando Hiver 2018-19

TRAININGPerfecting off-piste skiing IV (Reserve date) 10 February RESERVEThis training is intended both for beginners in skitouring as well as those who want to improve their DATEtechniques in off-piste skiiing. deadline: Wednes-Level: Initiation in off-piste skiing (4 h of training: day 30 JanuaryTechniques on the prepared slopes alternatingwith excursions off-piste 50/50 to aquire the no- Scale:tion of skiing with reduced effort. A good level of According to levelpiste skiing is required. (see below) Effort: Ski installa-Level: Certain experience in of-piste skiing (6 h of tion of the Portes dutraining): Acquire the techniques to ski in all types Soleilof snow (crusty, soft etc) as well as how to make Chef de course:continuous turns with ease and without fatigue. Olga SakwinskaFor the skier who goes off-piste but has difficul- Material: type I outies in maintaining the rythme. downshill ski equip- ment pisteLevel: Expert (6 h of training): Improve the ski Costs per training:technique without fatigue, developing the notion Initiation:of reducing the effort to tackle turns in steep member: 120,-slopes, jumping turns, moguls, descent of a cor- guest: 135,-nice, and the safe access and descent of a corri- Experienced/expert:door with ease. member: 135,- guest: : 150,- (moniteur de ski + forfait de ski + trans- port) Remarks: It is advisable to par- ticipate in all 3 trai- nings to take the full advantage to im- prove your tech- nique.Programme SCN Rando Hiver 2018

SKI TOUR La Tête à Josué from L’Etivaz Saturday 10 February deadline: Wednes- day 7 FebruaryLevel: mediumScale: PDEffort: 1000mMaterial: type IChef de course:Barbara SpethCosts:member:guest:Remarks:Programme SCN Rando Hiver 2018-19

SKI TOUR Wednesday evening 13 February deadline: Tuesday12 Feb.Teysachaux Level: easy Scale: PD-Join us for a great ski touring evening near Vevey! A Effort: 700mclassic of the region with several options for the way Chef de course:down. Steve Materiea: type IWe will leave after work either from Reller or the Costs:Center depending on the participants at around member: 4,-17:00. guest: 6,- Remarks:We will choose the descent option best suited to the Ski crampons cantechnical level of the participants. be usefulDo not forget your ski crampons and a good headlamp (with batteries fully charged).P.S: depending on the conditions we might changeplans last minute for another destination close to Ve-vey.Programme SCN Rando Hiver 2018-19

SKI TOUR Samedi 16 févrierdeadline: Wednes- day 13 FebruaryLevel: easy Les MILLETS from GrandvillardScale: PD or another tour in the region ofEffort: 1100m Gruyère of equivalent levelChef de course:Denis Breuillé A nice excursion for the beginning of the seasonMaterial: type I but still with a climb of 1100m. However, we willCosts: do this slowly to admire the scenery which wemember: 10,- hope will be full of powder snow in February!guest: 15,- We will have a nice descent at 30° over 400mRemarks: which should be a lot of fun!We will do this ex-cursion with a slow Departure from the Reller car park around 7h00rythmn to continue to 7h30, picnic from the back-pack.to acclimatise begin-ners to ski touring Return to Vevey at the end of the afternoonProgramme SCN Rando Hiver 2018-19

SKI TOUR Sunday 17 February deadline: Wednes- day 13 Feb Level: difficult Scale: PD (-) Effort: 1550m Chef de course:Grande Dent de Morcles Jacques LaurentLong and classic excursion arriving at an eblematic [email protected] with an amazing view over the Rhone Valley 079 285 14 582500m below. Material: type I withDeparture from the car park of the ski installations a back-pack whereof Ovronnaz (1420m). Climb in the forst in the direc- you can attach thetion of Odonne, then Petit Pré (2000m). After a short skis.pause, continue in the direction of the col de Fenes-tral (2450m) before arriving at the summit of the Costs:Dent de Morcles (2969m). Short passage that re- member: 14,-quires carrying teh skis after the col de Fenestral. guest: 21,-Descent by the same itinerary to the Petit Pré, or by Remarks: Longthe shoulder of the Tête Séri (+150m), then we join excursion reservedthe lower part of the ski slopes of Ovronnaz to finish to skiers who areour excursion. Picnic from the back-pack. well-trainedDeparture by car from Vevey +/- 06h00. Return in Requirement: Atthe middle of the afternoon. least 2 prior ski tours with the Club Ski crampons are in- dispensablesProgramme SCN Rando Hiver 2018-19

RANDONNÉETuesday 19 February Deadline: Friday 15 FebLevel: easy Night ski tourRating: F+Effort: 550m Small ski tour at night (hopefully with the fullChef de course: mooon) in the region of Morgins followed byAnne Roulin supper.Material: type ICosts: Participants must be at ease to ski down in con-member: 10,- ditions of poor visibility.guest: 12,-Remark: Departure in private cars from Vevey at 17h30.Depending on theweather, the date Return to Vevey quite late.might be moved by 1- 2 daysNote:Ski crampons re-commendedProgramme SCN Rando Hiver 2018-19

SKI TOUR Saturday 23 February deadline: Wednes- day 20 Feb.Palanche de la Cretta Level: medium Scale: PD (-)Classic excursion in the Val d’Hérens, region of Effort: 1150mArolla. This ski tour is relatively long but does Material: type Inot present any particular difficulties. Departure Chef de course:from la Coutaz (1790 m) then climbing by the Dominique Leneufsouth-east on the slopes that are rapidly sunny. Costs :We should arrive at the summit of La Palanche member: 20,-(2928 m) in about 3 hours. Nice descent by the guest: 31,-same itinerary on slopes that are not too steep. Remarks: Ski crampons canDeparture by car from Vevey at 07h00. be usefulPicnic from the backpack during the descent.Return to Vevey at the end of the afternoon.Programme SCN Rando Hiver 2018-19

SKI TOUR Sunday 24 February deadline:Wednesday 20 FebLevel: easy Mont de l’EtoileRating: PD+Effort: 1500 m 3’370 mChef de course:Eva Lorendeaux The excursion follows the southern slopes of theMaterial: type I Mont de l’Etoile. Depending on the conditions,Costs: we could do a variant on the north-east slope.member: 21,-guest: 32,- Departure from La Gouille, on the Arolla road,Remarks: and ascent in direction of the montée Aiguilles Rouges Hut. At the Crosayes, we turn and follow a valley NW to get to the SW ridge that leads to the summit. Since this tour is 1500m it requires a good physi- cal condition.Programme SCN Rando Hiver 2018-19

SKI TOUR Saturday 2 March deadline: Wednes- day 27 FebChaux de Tompey from the Luan, West Face Level: medium(2015 m) Rating: F+ Effort: 800-1000mA nice excursion which can often offer very good snow conditions and Chefs de course:a wonderful view over the Lake and of the panoramic restaurant the Francis Foata & Pe-Kuklos of Leysin :-) ter Bugmann Costs: 10 CHFFrom Luan, climb directly in the clearing behind the restaurant up tothe chalet Falcon and then across the forest on the left.Traverse the steep slope to the Col de Tompex (taking all precau-tions) then acriss the large slope W to follow the crest to the Chaux deTompex (2015 m) and its wooden cross.Descent by the same intinery but we could climb the last slope again(+ 200 m) if the motivation and the snow conditions are favourables.RDV 07h30 at the Reller car park, ascent in 2h30-3h with shortpauses every hour.Return to Vevey at the end of the day.Don’t forget your ski crampons!Excursion limited to 10 participants, don’t hesitate to contact the chefsde course if you have any questions.Programme SCN Rando Hiver 2018-19

SKI TOUR Sunday 3 March deadline:Wednesday 27 FebLevel: medium TETE DE LANCHENAIRERating: PD+Effort: 1300 m Departure from the car park of Miex. The initialChef de course: climb of 400m up to the small pass before the villagePatrick Rey of Taney is quite steep. This is followed by a smallMaterial: type I ‘descent’ to the village. Ils sont suivis d’une petiteCosts: « descente » sur le village. The distance betweenmember: the village and the summit is long and requires aGuest: good endurance. The return to the valley of VerneRemarks: will be via the couloir de Chaudin corridoor which re-Long excursion that quires a good technical level of skiing.requires good endu-ranceProgramme SCN Rando Hiver 2018-19

SKI TOUR Saturday 9 March dedline: Wednesday 6 MarchTour de Famelon (2138m) Level: medium Rating: PDThe tour of the Tour from le Sépey Effort: 1300m Chef de course:If the snow conditions allow, we will start at le Olivier BindithSépey. We will climb in the direction of la Pierre Material: type Idu Moëllé (chalets des Chaux, 1828m). Then we Costs:will follow the crest de lapiaz des Rochers de la member: 7,-Latte until the pass at the foot of the Tour de Fa- guest: 11,-melon. We will pass the N face of the Tour de Fa- Remarks:melon to arrive at a large saddle between Tour Picnic from thede Famelon and Sur Truex. We will go to the backpack.crest (leave the skis at the pass between the Plan for an excur-summit and the secondary summit) which we will sion of 5 hours.follow to arrive at the summit on foot.Descent: return to the pass on the west side anddescent on the south slope to arrive at the cha-let du Fer. On the piste then the clearings fromles Enchoses, we will rejoin the bridge over theSepey river and then follow the itinerary of theascent.Programme SCN Rando Hiver 2018

SKI TOUR dimanche 10 marsdélai d’inscription: jeudi 7 marsLevel: Avanced Six Blanc (Val Ferret)Rating: ADEffort: 1250m Don’t expect to see the sun too much during that dayChef de course: as we will be heading in the nice but cold north faceSteve of the Six Blanc in the idyllic Val Ferret.Material: type I + ski But we could get very (very) good powder skiing ifcrampons, cram- conditions are stable. Any good things come with apons for ski boots price, we will nead to earn our turns… a long ap-and ice axe proach followed by several conversions to reach theCosts: top of this nice couloir.member: 16,- Early departure from Reller. Please bring enoughguest: 24,- water and snacks for the day but also solar cream we never know :-) Mandatory stop at La Fromathèque for a drink be- fore coming back to Vevey!Programme SCN Rando Hiver 2018-19

SKI TOUR Saturday 16 to Wednesday 20 March deadline: Sunday 13 January Rating: PD(+) Effort: 1000-1500m Material: type 1+ (details will follow)Val Varaita - 5 days of ski touring ‘en Chef de course: Dominique Leneufétoile’ CostsAfter two years in the Val Maira, we are changing Base 6 people (transport + guide +valleys to discover the Val Varaita. We will stay in B&B + evening mealthe comfortable Locanda Peiro Groso at Chianale for 4 nights)(1800m) where we will take advantage of the won- member: 1100,- ap-derful italien cuisine. Leaving from there each day prox.we will explore the surrounding summits, always ac- guest: 1150,- approxcompanied by our mountain guide, Adrien Godat. Remarks: numberWithout great technical difficulty, although we will of places limited to 6perhaps be required to carry our skis over short dis- Please respect the deadline to sign up.tances, the difference in will be up to 1500m.Very early departure by car and we will do a small All the expensesexcursion on the way the other side of the St Ber- that have been ad-nard Tunnel. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, excur- vanced and cannotsions in the Val Varaita (maybe short distances by be reimboursedcar). Return Wednesday afternoon after a last short (hotel & guide) willexcursion in the morning. be charged in case of cancellation after January 15.NUMBER OF PLACES limited to 6Programme SCN Rando Hiver 2018-15

SKI TOUR photo Sunday March 17deadline: Wednes- day March 13Level: avanced The SasseneireRating: PD+Effort: 1400m The Sasseneire 3048m is a summit situated bet-Chef de course: ween the val d’Hérens and the val d’Anniviers.Marc Colliard We will climb the north-west side from Eison inMaterial: type I the direction of L’A Veille, and descend by theCosts: same itinerary.member: Frs. 20.-guest: Frs. 29.- Departure by car from en Vevey at 06h30 to ar-Remarks: rive in Eison at 08h00. Arrival at the summit plan-Excursion technical- ned towards midday. Descent an pause for a pic-ly easy but requires nic in the area of the mayens de l’A Veille.a very good physicalcondition. Return to Vevey at the end of the afternoon.Programme SCN Rando Hiver 2018-19

SKI TOUR Saturday 23 Sunday 24 March Deadline: Tuesday 19 MarsAmmertespitz (2613m) and Level: AdvancedWildstrubel (3243m) Rating: AD- Effort:Two nice summits in one weekend starting with Saturday 650mthe Ammertespitz (2613m) on the first day Sunday 1280m(650m). Chef de course:The Wildstrubel (3243m) via the Frühstücksplatz Daniel Abegglenon Sunday. Material: Type I + Glacier gear1/2 pension in one of the hotels in Engstligenalp Costs:(~90.-/night) Member: 30.- Guest: 45.- + hotelDeparture à 6h30 from Vevey for Adelboden Remarks:Then cable car (20.- ou 14.– with 1/2 tarif) Depending on the conditions, cram-Picnic for both days pons might be re-Return to Vevey around 19h quired to cross the Frühstücksplatz.Programme SCN Rando Hiver 2018-19

RANDONNÉESaturday 30 & Sunday 31 Marchdeadline: Thursday 14 MarchLevel: AvancéRating: PD+Effort: 200+/7001050+/2400- Col du Chardonnet (circuit of the 3 passes)Chef de course:Denis Breuillé This excursion is possible in one long day but I propose a more relaxing version over 2 daysMaterial: type I + ice with a night in the Argentière hut.axe, crampons andharness Depending on the weather conditions, we will leave Reller either at the beginning or the end ofCosts: the morning. We will take the téléphérique of themember: 17,- Grands Montée to start at 3233m, which allows us over the weekend to only climb 1250m forguest: 25,- more than 3100m of descent.+night in the hut + Saturday will be short with the passage over thetelecabin of Argen- Montets pass, descent on the glacier of Rognonstière et climb up to the Argentière hut.Remarks: Eve- On Sunday in succesion we will climb to thening meal in the hut Chardonnet pass, du Tour pass, the fenêtre deSaturday evening Saleina (perhaps on foot?) before attacking the long descent on the du Tour glacier right downBring a picnic for to the bottom of the valley. Return to Vevey atSunday the end of the afternoon.Programme SCN Rando Hiver 2018-19

SKI TOUR Friday-Sunday 12-14 April deadline: Friday 15 January Level: avanced Rating: AD- Effort: 1500m/jour Chef de course: Marc Colliard Materiea: type IBinntal - ‘haute route’ of 3 days Costs:The Binntal is a little known area of the High Va- Base 5 peoplelais and Italy and offers magnificient excursions (transport + guide +in a very wild environment. For these 3 days of hut 2 nights)‘haute route’ we will be accompanies by one ortwo mountain guides in function of the number member: 600.– env.of inscriptions. The programme is a traverse guest: 650.– env.from the Binntal to the Valley of Conche. Theexact intinerary will be decided at the time as a Remarks: Num-function of the conditions. We will stay in huts ber of places limitedfor 2 nights. . to 5 or 10 as a fonc- tion of the demand.Very early departure from Vevey so that we canstart this ‘haute route’ from the bottom of the Please respect theBinntal at the beginning of the morning. Return deadlines to sign up.to Vevey at the end of the afternoon on Sunday. All the expenses that have been enga- ged and cannot be reimbursed (hotel & guide) will be billed in case of cancella- tion after February 1st.Programme SCN Rando Hiver 2018-19

SKI TOURSunday 14 April deadline:Wednesday 10 AprilLevel: avancé Pigne d’ArollaRating: PD+Effort:Chef de course:Frank PythonMaterial: type ICosts:member:guest:Remarks:Programme SCN Rando Hiver 2018-19

SKI TOUR Saturday 27 April deadline: Tuesday 23 April Level: Easy Rating: PD Effort: 1000mLes Monts Telliers - via la Combe de Drône Chef de course:We will start at Bourg-Saint-Bernard at 1951m James Clulow(near the entrance to the tunnel). We will followthe Combe de Drône before turning right to the Material: type Ifirst slopes in the direction of the Grand Lé.Once arriving at the lac du Grand Lé (2553m), we Costs:continue in direction of the slopes of the summit member: 10,-of the east face of the Mont Telliers (2951m). guest: 15,-From the summit there is an impressive view ofthe North face of the Grand Golliat, the Grand Remarks: De-Combin and the Mont Vélan. Picnic from the pending on the snowbackpack either at the summit or towards the condistions, this ex-Grand Lé Lake, depending on the weather and cursion might be re-the group. placed by another one with the same level of difficultyMore info:Description de Course (camptocamp)Course 332a (TopoGuide Ski Rando CAS)Carte Suisse Topo 492S « Mont Blanc »Programme SCN Rando Hiver 2018-19

SKI TOURSaturday 04 Sunday 05 MayDeadline: Tuesday 30 MarchLevel: Medium Pigne d'Arolla (3796m) via theRating: PD+ Serpentine ‘wall’Effort:Saturday 1000m A great classic excursion in the val d’HérensSunday 1000m with overnight stay in a hut.Chef de course:Daniel Abegglen Saturday climb to the “Cabane des Dix” via theMaterial: Type I + Pas de Chèvre and the Luette (3548m) as appe-Glacier gear tizer to get into shape.Costs:Member: 25.- Sunday ascension of the Pigne via the Serpen-Guest 35.- + cost of tine wall, then descent to Arolla via the Vignettes.the hutRemarks: 1/2 pension and night at the hut.Depending on theconditions, cram- (~90.-/night)pons might be re-quired to cross the Departure at 5h30 from Vevey for ArollaSerpentine ‘wall’ Picnic for both days. Return to Vevey around 19hProgramme SCN Rando Hiver 2018-19

Der des Ders (Last of the Last) RANDONNÉEMont Fourchon or Pointe de laTerrasse Saturday 25 or Sunday 26Small excursion to wrap-up the season in asporty and gastronomic way. MaySince it’s late into the season, we have to leave deadline: Wednes-very early, therefore the appointment at Reller is day 22 Mayat 5h30. Level: EasyThis will allow us to start at around 7h00 and to Rating: F+be back at the restaurant at noon. Effort: 500-800m Chef de course:Return to Vevey by end afternoon. Daniel Abegglen Material: Type I Costs: Member: 20.- Guest: 30.- Remarks: The weather will dic- tate if we go on Sat- urday or on Sunday. Don’t forget your ID and some €uros for food & drinks.Programme SCN Rando Hiver 2018-19