Haut Giffre Mountain Rescue Day

Come and discover the secrets of mountain rescue during an immersive day combining practical workshops, captivating lectures and convivial moments, in the heart of the snow-covered Haut-Giffre landscape.

Join us for an unforgettable day dedicated to mountain rescue, ideal for learning, sharing and enjoying the beauty of the winter landscape. The program includes practical workshops such as avalanche transceiver use, probing and shoveling, introduction to first aid, makeshift shelter design, as well as techniques for immobilization and extraction in emergency situations. An animation will introduce you to anchoring and reeving techniques specific to mountain interventions.

A series of informative lectures will cover essential topics such as safety on the slopes and managing the cold in the event of an accident. As soon as you arrive, you'll be offered mulled wine to warm you up, and you'll be able to take advantage of a catering service at the refuge (reservation required). In the evening, a convivial fondue-conference will be followed by a magical descent illuminated by the full moon, supervised by the Société de Secours en Montagne du Haut-Giffre.

Access is possible on skis, snowshoes or on foot, and the event is open to all: individuals, families or groups, with or without supervision.

Complément de localisation

Nearest village or resort: Samoëns - Morzine
Possible access by footpath: To reach the refuge, follow the summer road from the Col de Joux Plane, after 1km turn right towards the village of Les Allamands. Continue for around 600 m to reach and park at the Plan aux Arches parking lot (alt. 1096m). From the parking lot, continue along the road for another few hundred metres, then take a wide track that winds through the Golèse mountain pastures to reach the Golèse refuge.
Coach parking at Samoëns, pied du Crêt and Morzine lac des mines d'or.
- IGN TOP 25 maps: 3530
Summer: Access by 4X4, mountain bike or donkey allowed.
Winter: Access possible on foot, mountain bike, snowshoes or cross-country skis.