You like nature and contemplate its beauty, feeling of freedom, and animals, then this activity is for you! You are comfortably installed on a wooden sled accompanied by professionals and pulled by a horde of loving and playful wolfdogs, in a surrounding that takes the breath away. It is a dream to wake up from and today it is not only available in the apanage of the northern countries but this activity has been transformed and made popular in France. Whether it’s sledding or races through competitions, this sport continues to win new members. But what are the requirements to do it? If you are accompanied by a professional, called musher, there are no conditions because he leads the troupe of dogs and establishes a route for you. You will have the leisure to take photos , to profit of the moment and to let yourself go on the sled. But if you prefer to lead the sled you will need to be in good physical shape, balance and have a certain strength mostly for starting. The dogs are so excited that you risk falling on the floor when they take off.
In order for you to be able to profit of your ride on dog sled it is essential to have all necessary material to avoid accidents or dangers.
Appropriate outfits
Think of having a good outfit for yourself and your relatives. Clothes that keep you warm like a padded jacket, hat, scarf, gloves and good warm shoes for cope well and not become a victim. Equip yourself with sunglasses to avoid damaging your retinas from the reverberation of the sun on snow.
Equipment for the dogs
There are usually 2 to 12 dogs on a sled, that are connected with a line itself connected to the sled via a shock absorber. The absorber is a hard elastic that interposes between the line and the sled and protects the dogs from shocks. They also wear a special harness designed for the dogs and a collar to attach the cord.
The sled
There are several kinds of sleds depending on the activity you want to do with your dogs: depending on the type of race or if you want to go hiking simply.
Queyras
You have the choice of many options: – seated: €40 per adult and €25 per infant (-12 years) – Learning to drive (1,5 hours): €50 per adult and €40 per infant – half day: €90 per adult and €60 per infant – day: €150 per adult and €100 per infant.
Orcieres Merlette
It starts from €30 per person. The Plus family/infant: the BABY TRAINEAU. Fun activity for children from 3 to 7 years that are discovering riding on a sled and can have fun with the dogs in a safe environment. 10 kids/session. For reservation: €50 per session of 2 hours.
Valmorel
Choice: accompanied ride: between €100-135 (1 or 2 persons) or 3 kids: €100 or 1 adult and 2 kids: €120. Learning to drive: ½ day with riding for 1,5 to 1,75 hours of riding at €150 per adult.
Pelvoux-Vallouise
The prices are not indicated on their website.
Vercors
You have the choice between : first ride: adult €50, infant -13 years €35. Driving: price between €120-180 per person. There is a tour available for 2 to 3 days. From 14 years and from 3 people. Price €450 per person including meals and stay.
Villard de Lans
The price varies between €55-125 per adult and for children €45.
Megeve
From €80.
Grand Tourmalet
For 30 minutes: per adult €35, per child 1-14 years €25 and per child -10 years €15. For driving with 3 or 4 dogs: €60-80 per adult.
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La Bresse
Learning to drive is free with the club.
