In reply to garygecko:
Hi Gary
I live near l'Argentiere, As was said above you can pick the guide up in Alpimat in Briançon, its on the commercial centre south of Briançon.
also so worth a look is http://conditions.ice-fall.com and if you are based Briançon way Cervieres is a good shout if its in nick.
I make free app guides to the area, via ferrata is done, ski touring is being finished now, Ice is an option but a not this year sorry.
let me know if I can help with other info
cheers Rob