Several secure sectors
The strength of Les 7 Laux lies in the fact that it offers freeride skiers several areas of marked, safe, but ungroomed pistes to enjoy off-piste skiing.
The Combe de Bédina, the Combe des Oudis and the Pipay sector offer some wonderful places to make a few turns in the powder. Beware of areas with less snow, as a few pebbles could tickle your spatulas.
On the Pleynet side, it’s the Pra valleys that are sure to be a hit with freeride specialists. This area, which runs alongside the black piste, is surely one of the most fabulous in the whole resort, offering sumptuous views over Belledonne and the Haut Bréda valley.
In the Prapoutel version, freeride is practised in the combe de Bédinaanda number of couloirs which, thanks to renowned freerider Denis Rey, are the favourite routes of freeriders.
Initiations for greater safety
There’s no better way to get to grips with freeriding and its techniques than with lessons. By approaching ski schools, you can not only take lessons with instructors, but also learn the techniques of off-piste skiing. Safety rules, how to get out of ungroomed snow – all this advice is given by mountain professionals and is essential for good freeride practice.
Of course, even if they are safe, these areas must be respected and only practised when conditions are suitable. A net blocking the passage indicates that it is absolutely forbidden to enter.
