| country: | France | trip type: | Off Piste Adventure |
| length: | 7 Days | ||
| destination(s): | Chamonix | ||
| why go? | You’re a strong all round skier but looking to improve your technique and challenge yourself in a fun and safety focused environment. You’re keen to experience Chamonix’s perfect combo of amazing food, culture, and scenery with incredible off piste skiing. | ||
| included | 7 nights of chalet accommodation (twin share) 7 days of breakfast and dinner 5 full days of professional guiding and instruction Geneva airport transfers In resort transfers |
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| excluded | lift passes (easier purchased at resort), lunches, personal insurance, equipment hire, international travel | ||
| optional: | Stop over in Geneva Single room(depending on availability) Heli skiing on free ski day (20 mins from Chamonix) Extra week in Chamonix, Val d’Isere, La Grave, etc International flights | ||
| Price: | From $2,130 AUD | ||
Itinerary
| day 1(Sun): | Pick-up from Geneva airport (alternate arrangements can be made). Arrive in Chamonix in the afternoon to check-in to the chalet and receive evening briefing from your professional guide. This is a great opportunity to meet the rest of the party, discuss the plans and objectives for the week and ask any questions. |
| day 2-7: | Set out each day from different Chamonix valley mountains to ski what is often considered the best off piste skiing in the world. There is incredible variety that can be accessed from the Mont Blanc valley pass including; The Vallee Blanche: the longest off-piste ski descent in the world (24kms) Le Tour: Ski fantastic off-piste runs from the back of Le Tour lift system towards Vallorcine and Switzerland Glacier du Toule: Ski the Glacier towards Cournmayeur, then catch the cable car back up to ski the Italian side of Vallee Blanche Some of the best areas can only be reached with an hour’s walk from the pistes. You will be rewarded with awesome ski terrain and untracked conditions. |
| day 8(Sun): | Check-out and transfer back to Geneva, or alternate destination. |
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| accommodation: | The preferred chalet is Les Pelerins, a comfortable catered alpine chalet for up to 12 guests. The chalet is well located close to the center of Chamonix, while the atmosphere is friendly and relaxed. |
| guides: | The trip will be led by friendly, English speaking, IFMGA qualified guides. Nick, Olly and Remy are friendly guides who know the area intimately and have led groups around Chamonix for many years. Lead guides will be supported with other professional guides as required. |
| guide ratio: | 1 to 6 for standard dates 1 to 3 for 'experts only' date |
| group size : | min 4 max 12 |
| skill/stamina level : | advanced skiers and above |
| equipment: | Everyone is expected to ski at all times with the essential avalanche safety equipment; transceiver, shovel and probe. Some sets are available for hire through the guide or can be rented in Chamonix. Alpine touring equipment is recommended as much of the best off-piste runs can only be accessed after some climbing/walking. See our ski touring equipment list for a comprehensive list that will also be sent to you after booking. |
| note: | his course is for strong all-round skiers with plenty of off-piste/advanced terrain experience (5 weeks plus). To join courses at this level you must be able to cope with most conditions confidently, competently and with minimum fuss. You are willing to try it all: steeps, breakable crud, speed, ice, spring snow and of course, deep powder! You should be in good physical fitness, enjoy full days on the hill. You will mostly use the lift systems, but you can expect some walking/climbing to access certain runs. |
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Chamonix Off-Piste Ski Tour
Improve your off-piste technique and skills at this mecca for winter adventure sports. Each day explore the valley’s best off-piste terrain including classics like the 24km Vallee Blanche. Enjoy amazing French food, wine and culture, as well as Mt. Blanc’s stunning mountain scenery.