The Company of the guides of Chamonix

Winter 2009 >> Heliskiing >> Private booking >> Petit Combin

Take off from the Petit Combin (3663 m). Descent in direction of the Grand Combin (4314 m). A first easy hike (50m change in altitude) and then a second one (60m change in altitude) in a couloir lead us to the Col de la Panossière.(3549m)

The descent takes place on the glacier de Boveire, first on a north facing slope , then a west facing down to the village of Bourg Saint Pierre.(1500m)

Transfer from Chamonix to les Chables in the Valais ( one hour drive).

CHANGE IN ALTITUDE : 2070m.

Lunch. Transfer back to Chamonix (one hour).

LEVEL REQUIRED : Good control of skis.Good physical shape for the hike.

Dates : Every day from middle of December to middle of May).

Prices 2009 :
Private booking (1 up to 4 persons):
1 drop : 1630 €
2 drops : 2460 €

Leaving from Chamonix around 7.00 am / Coming back to Chamonix around 4.00 p.m.

Supervision and security : A high mountain guide is responsible for each outing and will therefore make any decisions and arrangements necessary to ensure that everything goes along smoothly ( the programm can be changed depending on snow conditions and group level).

We take care of the organization of your day ( the price includes) : Return transport to the site by van, the guide’s fees, provision of your safety equipment (transceiver,ABS backpack, harness, shovel and probe), the lunches and the purchase of lift tickets if necessary.

The price doesn’t includes : Personal equipment and beverage. Should we have to cancel one of the drops, this expense will be refunded.

What you need to bring : skis or snowboard. Poles. Warm and wind/waterproof mountain clothes, sun block for face and lips. Water bottle and snack food. Eg energy bars, nuts and raisins.

From 12/15/2008 to 05/15/2009
private/	1 drop :	Price : 1630€
private/	2 drops	Price : 2460€