Arva, Shovel and Probe Hire
Get equipped for snowy mountain terrain with the essential avalanche safety trio: beacon, shovel and probe.
Description
Prepare for winter mountain adventures with an avalanche beacon, shovel and probe rental in Grenoble for €25.
❄️ The kit includes an ARVA Evo 4 three-antenna digital avalanche transceiver, together with a shovel and probe for ski touring, mountaineering and snowy backcountry terrain.
🏔️ A practical way to access essential avalanche safety equipment before heading into Isère and the French Alps.
❄️ The hire package includes an Evo 4 avalanche transceiver, a shovel and a probe, at a rate of €25 per day. The Evo 4 is a digital avalanche transceiver with three antennas, designed to locate people buried in an avalanche. This kit is intended for outings in snowy terrain potentially at risk of avalanches. It is essential to know how to use the avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe before venturing into this type of terrain.
🧭 On request, the Takamaka team can explain how the avalanche transceiver works when you collect it, to help you get to grips with the device. However, this demonstration is no substitute for avalanche training or learning search and rescue techniques.
📅 Equipment hire is available from Monday to Friday: 9 am–12 noon / 2 pm–6 pm, with collection from Takamaka Grenoble, 1 quai de Créqui, 38000 Grenoble.
💳 Please bring a form of ID, which will be requested and scanned for the deposit.
🏔️ Weekends: book your kit on Friday.
💶 Weekend offer: you pay for just one day (€25) and collect your kit on Friday before 6 pm.
↩️ Weekend return: any time on Monday. Before each outing, check the avalanche risk forecast, the weather conditions, the route and ensure your avalanche transceiver is working properly.
How your hire works
📅 Choose your dates
✅ Confirm your booking
🪪 Collect and check your kit
❄️ Head into the mountains and return the equipment
Why choose Takamaka ?
🏔️ Renting your avalanche beacon, shovel and probe kit from Takamaka Grenoble gives you the three essential tools used in avalanche rescue in one simple package. The three-antenna ARVA Evo 4 transceiver is the core search device, while the probe helps pinpoint a buried person and the shovel is used for excavation.
❄️ On request, the team can also show you how the beacon operates when you collect the equipment and remind you of the essential pre-trip checks. This practical understanding of mountain equipment and winter safety is backed by 30 years of Takamaka experience in outdoor and Alpine activities.
FAQ
What is included in the avalanche beacon, shovel and probe rental ?
The kit includes one ARVA Evo 4, one shovel and one probe. These are the three core personal tools used for avalanche search and rescue.
What is the difference between ARVA and an avalanche transceiver ?
An avalanche transceiver is the general type of rescue device. ARVA is a brand name that is commonly used in France as a generic term. The rented ARVA Evo 4 is a digital avalanche transceiver.
Can Takamaka explain how the beacon works ?
Yes. On request when collecting the equipment, the team can explain how to operate the ARVA Evo 4 and show you its main functions. This is an equipment introduction and does not replace proper avalanche rescue training.
What is the avalanche probe used for ?
After locating the approximate position with the transceiver, the probe is used to pinpoint the buried person and determine their depth before excavation.
Is this kit suitable for ski touring ?
Yes. A beacon, shovel and probe are commonly carried for ski touring, winter mountaineering and other activities in snowy terrain exposed to avalanche risk.
How should I prepare for avalanche terrain ?
Check the avalanche danger bulletin, weather and local conditions, choose a route that matches your experience and test the transceiver before departure. Every group member should carry their own beacon, shovel and probe and know how to use them.
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