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Freeride skiing in Chamonix offers access to some of the best off-piste terrain in the Alps, with a unique combination of steep couloirs, open powder fields and high-mountain itineraries in the Mont Blanc massif.
The Chamonix Valley is world-renowned for the quality and diversity of its freeride terrain. At Grands Montets, the Argentière Glacier offers long, wild descents in a high-mountain environment. On the slopes of Brévent and Flégère in the Aiguilles Rouges range, numerous itineraries provide exceptional views across the glaciers of the Mont Blanc massif. The nearby Italian resort of Courmayeur also offers a wide variety of off-piste runs, making it an ideal extension for freeride skiing around Chamonix.
Accompanied by our high mountain guides, you will discover the best freeride skiing routes in Chamonix according to snow conditions and your skiing level. These day trips allow you to explore a wide range of terrain, from open powder slopes to more technical off-piste lines and classic steep skiing couloirs. Groups are organised by level to ensure safety, progression and enjoyment while skiing in one of the most spectacular off-piste destinations in the Alps.
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1 day
1 day
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165€
165€
Learn how to respond in the event of an avalanche accident
Difficulty:
Difficulty Level 1: For blue-run skiers capable of making basic turns on wide, gentle slopes - Flocon / 1-Star Level.
Difficulty Level 2: For red-run skiers capable of making parallel turns on wide, steep slopes - Class 1 / Class 2 Level.
Difficulty Level 3: For black-run skiers capable of making short turns on narrow and/or mogul slopes - Class 3 Level.
Difficulty Level 4: For occasional off-piste skiers capable of skiing in powder snow along the edge the piste - Class 4 Level.
Difficulty Level 5: For regular off-piste skiers capable of skiing in all snow conditions off-piste - Competition and Off-Piste Level.
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1 day
1 day
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134€
134€
Ski the famous off-piste itineraries and enjoy the Mont Blanc area at its best
Difficulty:
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
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1 day
1 day
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520€
520€
Ski the Vallée Blanche twice in one day or extend your adventure with off-piste skiing
Difficulty:
Difficulty Level 1: For blue-run skiers capable of making basic turns on wide, gentle slopes - Flocon / 1-Star Level.
Difficulty Level 2: For red-run skiers capable of making parallel turns on wide, steep slopes - Class 1 / Class 2 Level.
Difficulty Level 3: For black-run skiers capable of making short turns on narrow and/or mogul slopes - Class 3 Level.
Difficulty Level 4: For occasional off-piste skiers capable of skiing in powder snow along the edge the piste - Class 4 Level.
Difficulty Level 5: For regular off-piste skiers capable of skiing in all snow conditions off-piste - Competition and Off-Piste Level.
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1 day
1 day
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170€
170€
Word famous ski touring routes in the Chamonix Valley
Fitness:
Physical Level 1: For individuals who engage in occasional physical activity, positive elevation gain up to 300m.
Physical Level 2: For individuals who engage in regular physical activity, positive elevation gain up to 600m.
Physical Level 3: For individuals who engage in regular endurance activities, positive elevation gain up to 900m or ascents to altitudes above 3500m.
Physical Level 4: For individuals who engage in regular endurance activities, positive elevation gain up to 1300m or ascents to altitudes above 4000m.
Physical Level 5: For individuals who engage in intensive endurance activities, positive elevation gain exceeding 1300m.
Technique:
Technical Level 1: For occasional off-piste skiers who want to discover ski touring along the edge of pistes.
Technical Level 2: For regular off-piste skiers, capable of skiing in all snow conditions on wide, gentle slopes, and who want to discover ski touring.
Technical Level 3: For occasional ski tourers (2 to 5 recent outings), capable of skiing in all snow conditions on wide, gentle slopes.
Technical Level 4: For regular ski tourers (5 to 10 recent outings), capable of skiing in all snow conditions on varied slopes with some technical sections, mastering kick turns, and possessing basic knowledge of using crampons and an ice axe.
Technical Level 5: For experienced ski tourers (more than 10 recent outings), capable of skiing in all snow conditions on varied and exposed slopes with technical sections, mastering kick turns and the use of crampons and an ice axe.
Duration (d):
1
Duration
1 day
1 day
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170€
170€
Halfway between freeride and ski touring, freeride touring is all about the descent
Fitness:
Physical Level 1: For individuals who engage in occasional physical activity, positive elevation gain up to 300m.
Physical Level 2: For individuals who engage in regular physical activity, positive elevation gain up to 600m.
Physical Level 3: For individuals who engage in regular endurance activities, positive elevation gain up to 900m or ascents to altitudes above 3500m.
Physical Level 4: For individuals who engage in regular endurance activities, positive elevation gain up to 1300m or ascents to altitudes above 4000m.
Physical Level 5: For individuals who engage in intensive endurance activities, positive elevation gain exceeding 1300m.
Technique:
Technical Level 1: For occasional off-piste skiers who want to discover ski touring along the edge of pistes.
Technical Level 2: For regular off-piste skiers, capable of skiing in all snow conditions on wide, gentle slopes, and who want to discover ski touring.
Technical Level 3: For occasional ski tourers (2 to 5 recent outings), capable of skiing in all snow conditions on wide, gentle slopes.
Technical Level 4: For regular ski tourers (5 to 10 recent outings), capable of skiing in all snow conditions on varied slopes with some technical sections, mastering kick turns, and possessing basic knowledge of using crampons and an ice axe.
Technical Level 5: For experienced ski tourers (more than 10 recent outings), capable of skiing in all snow conditions on varied and exposed slopes with technical sections, mastering kick turns and the use of crampons and an ice axe.
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0.5
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Half a day
Half a day
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120€
120€
Introduction to ski touring basics in les Grands Montets - Argentière
Fitness:
Physical Level 1: For individuals who engage in occasional physical activity, positive elevation gain up to 300m.
Physical Level 2: For individuals who engage in regular physical activity, positive elevation gain up to 600m.
Physical Level 3: For individuals who engage in regular endurance activities, positive elevation gain up to 900m or ascents to altitudes above 3500m.
Physical Level 4: For individuals who engage in regular endurance activities, positive elevation gain up to 1300m or ascents to altitudes above 4000m.
Physical Level 5: For individuals who engage in intensive endurance activities, positive elevation gain exceeding 1300m.
Technique:
Technical Level 1: For occasional off-piste skiers who want to discover ski touring along the edge of pistes.
Technical Level 2: For regular off-piste skiers, capable of skiing in all snow conditions on wide, gentle slopes, and who want to discover ski touring.
Technical Level 3: For occasional ski tourers (2 to 5 recent outings), capable of skiing in all snow conditions on wide, gentle slopes.
Technical Level 4: For regular ski tourers (5 to 10 recent outings), capable of skiing in all snow conditions on varied slopes with some technical sections, mastering kick turns, and possessing basic knowledge of using crampons and an ice axe.
Technical Level 5: For experienced ski tourers (more than 10 recent outings), capable of skiing in all snow conditions on varied and exposed slopes with technical sections, mastering kick turns and the use of crampons and an ice axe.