INTRODUCTION TO SLED DOGGING
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This was the first program we offered, initiated in 1996 by Fabrizio Lovati, and it is now used by other organizations nationally and internationally.
First there is a short course on the technique and theory of guiding the sled and leading the dogs (lasting about 30 minutes), then participants have the opportunity to take the sled out on a pre set course, each person guiding their own sled pulled by 3-4 husky dogs, first hand experience of the thrills and difficulties of this sport.

Determining the length of the event for each person is always difficult, it depends on varying conditions, climatic and those of the participants, we have had groups completing the course in 20 minutes and others in 40 minutes.
Each group is pre-established for example: 16 participants = 4 sleds with 4 groups, which finish at the same time, this activity is organized by us only and exclusively for groups according to a seasonal set price. The maximum number of participants is 30 per day, during special events up to 60.
Depending on the period of the season the activity is organized either in the morning or in the afternoon. From December to January only in the afternoon or late morning, from February to April only in the morning so that the dogs do not have to run in higher temperatures.
All groups that have taken part in this program have shown great enthusiasm and satisfaction, visit our press page to see reviews on past events run by us in recent years. The Introduction course has been adapted and personalized on various occasions according to the necessities of groups, group races followed by prize giving, or evening or night time excursions including a characteristic dinner in a typical Aosta valley restaurant situated on the route.

Location

La Thuile, Petosan

At about 1,700 metres altitude: an amazing trail with great view on Grandes Jorasses landscape.

Breuil-Cervinia

Courmayeur

A circular route is flattened out on a field near Entrevès, close by to our winter base, near to the departure point of the Val Veny cable car. This route is used above all for large events.

Pila

A novelty for this season. Here too the introduction course takes place on a trail through woods and the practice area is by the church. Here we can also organize all day excursions (12-15kms long).

Other locations

Our organization is also prepared to run events in any snowy location you wish and we are able to transport dogs and equipment to any destination.

Recommended clothing

Excursions run whatever the weather.
We recommend wearing water proof and tough footwear (après ski boots o hiking boots), ski wear (ski suits, jackets etc), gloves, head band or hat, sun glasses and don’t forget your camera!

How old do you need to be to try?

Even youngsters can have a go at guiding the sled (by themselves or with an adult). Minimum age 7. Smaller children, however, can have a ride in the guides sled.