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Tour of CATEX Avalanche Blasting System & Mountain Rescue Post

Learn how the avalanche blasters work & visit the mountain rescue post

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Visit the CATEX avalanche blasting system and mountain rescue post on the L piste. Visits run from 13:50 on certain Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout winter, see the calendar below for dates.

Register free of charge at the Tourist Office on Mondays before 15:00, then meet at 13:50 at the Solaise rescue post.

The visit will be cancelled if less than 5 people have registered or if adverse weather conditions prevent the lifts from opening.

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Solaise mountain rescue centre

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