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Ski touring Autonomy & Safety course Level 2
Duration:
3 days
Price from: 895€
Fitness:
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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:
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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.
General information
Lead a ski tour
Our “Autonomy & Safety in Ski Touring” program is designed to teach you how to manage avalanche risk and ski safely and independently in the mountains. With small groups of 3 to 4 participants per guide, we provide personalized coaching and a program tailored to your needs. These courses are designed for ski tourers who want to gain confidence and autonomy through structured progression and practical exercises in real mountain conditions.
Our Autonomy & Safety - Level 2 course is the logical follow-up to Level 1, which focuses on the fundamentals of avalanche risk management. It takes the form of a multi-day hut-to-hut ski tour, offering an ideal setting to deepen your knowledge through real mountain conditions. This course is intended for regular ski tourers who have already completed basic avalanche risk management training.
⚠️ English-speaking session: February 13-15. All other sessions are in French
🎯 Course objectives - Level 2
- Recognize typical avalanche situations
- Develop strategies adapted to specific conditions
- Understand the key role of human factors
- Improve winter navigation skills: critical zones and apps
- Interpret the avalanche forecast
- Use advanced risk management and decision-making tools
- Plan a route in a simple context
- Learn the fundamentals of glacier safety
Group booking
A group booking brings together several people who do not necessarily know each other. For a set programme, it offers an attractive price on fixed dates. This option is ideal for those who enjoy the friendly atmosphere of a group.
Dates
See below for the group booking module.
Price 2026
895€ per person based on a minimum of 3 participants.
Registration possible from age 18.
✅ Included in the package
- IFMGA English-speaking mountain guiding service
- 1 night with half board in a staffed mountain hut
- 1 night self-catering in an unstaffed mountain hut
- Lift access as per programme
❌ Not included in the package
- Take-out lunches and daily snacks
- Cost of getting to the meeting point
- Personal technical equipment
Private booking
A private booking is the traditional relationship between a guide and their clients. It allows you to be alone or with your own group, accompanied by a guide who can adapt to your specific needs. It is undoubtedly the ideal option for carrying out your projects, offering maximum flexibility and comfort. You are free to choose your departure date, and the itinerary can be adjusted according to your specific expectations.
Prices 2026
2 people: 1480€ per person
3 people: 1050€ per person
4 people: 840€ per person
✅ Included in the package
- IFMGA English-speaking mountain guiding service
- 1 night with half board in a staffed mountain hut
- 1 night self-catering in an unstaffed mountain hut
- Lift access as per programme
❌ Not included in the package
- Take-out lunches and daily snacks
- Cost of getting to the meeting point
- Personal technical equipment
Further information
In this section, find all the information about this activity. To prepare your trip effectively, refer to the guides’ tips. They share their expertise and recommendations, ensuring you have a great experience.
Meeting point
Meet at 8.30am at the Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix, 190 place de l’Église, Chamonix.
Technical level
Suitable for skiers who are confident skiing off-piste in all snow conditions, have good ski touring experience and are able to perform kick turns. Wide slopes with short, narrow sections (up to 35°) and mountain passes that may require the use of crampons and an ice axe.
Physical level
For individuals who engage in regular physical activity. Positive elevation gain of up to 1,000 m per day and 5 to 6 hours of physical effort per day. You will need to carry your own food for the night in the unstaffed mountain hut.
Required prerequisites
You must have already completed training in the fundamentals of avalanche risk management: snow basics, avalanche bulletin interpretation, field observations, and simple risk management and decision-making tools.
Guiding policy
3 to 4 participants per guide. This group size, specific to the Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix, helps ensure balanced groups and high-quality personalised advice.
Registration possible from age 18.
Accommodation
1 night with half board in a staffed mountain hut and 1 night self-catering in an unstaffed mountain hut.
Documentation
Participants must have mountain sports insurance with repatriation cover. We strongly recommend that this also includes cancellation cover. You can take out insurance when you sign up. Participants must also take valid ID with them.
Documents available for download
Equipment
We recommend that you take particular care when choosing your equipment, as it contributes greatly to the quality of your experience. Weight is important, so you should always consider the balance between weight and comfort. In general, it is better to wear several thin layers rather than one heavy garment.
Equipment
- 35 L backpack
- A pair of skis with ski touring bindings and ski touring boots
- Touring skins and ski crampons adapted to your skis
- Ski poles with large baskets
- A helmet suitable for ski touring / mountaineering is recommended
- Lightweight crampons and an ice axe
- A safety kit: avalanche transceiver (DVA), shovel and probe in working condition
- A glacier safety kit: harness, 1 directional screwgate carabiner, 1 120 cm sling
- A navigation kit: map holder, IGN Chamonix 3630OT map, compass, altimeter
Clothing
- Waterproof and windproof, non-insulated jacket with hood (Gore-Tex or equivalent), available to rent
- Waterproof and windproof, non-insulated trousers, available to rent
- Fleece jacket or equivalent
- A lightweight down jacket
- A long-sleeved base layer
- Medium-weight thermal underwear (top and bottoms)
- Warm ski socks
- Warm hat and light sun hat or cap
- Warm ski gloves or mittens
- A pair of lightweight gloves (leather or fleece)
- Neck warmer
- Spare thermal underwear
Accessories
- High-altitude sunglasses (category 4 recommended)
- Ski goggles
- A headlamp with spare batteries
- A sleeping bag liner
- A water bottle of at least 1.5 L
- An insulated bottle
- A small personal first-aid kit including at least sunscreen, lip balm, earplugs, blister kit, headache medication and toilet paper
- A waterproof pouch containing your ID and Euros
Our Rental Partners
You can rent your equipment at preferential rates from our partner shops: Millet, Sanglard Sports, Ravanel & Co & Concept Pro Shop
Our Equipment Partners
Millet, Dynastar, Julbo, Grivel & Monnet
Itinerary
Day 1
The educational content is covered through the following itinerary
We start at the Bochard lift station (2,766 m) and traverse to the Lognan Glacier (2,700 m). From there, we skin up to the Rognons Glacier (3,050 m) via the Col des Rachasses, then continue to the Col des Grands Montets (3,225 m). We then ski down to the Lognan Hut (2,032 m), where we spend the night and prepare the route for the following day.
Vertical ascent: 575 m / Vertical descent: 1,200 m
Day 2
The educational content is covered through the following itinerary
We reach the Passon moraine (2,380 m) and cross it on foot; crampons may be necessary. The climb then continues on skis, with wide slopes leading to the col, which we access using crampons. The views from the col (3,028 m), overlooking both the Argentière and Le Tour basins, are simply breathtaking. We then ski across the Tour Glacier towards the Albert I hut (2,700 m), which requires a short uphill section. We spend the night at the unstaffed mountain hut and prepare the route for the following day.
Vertical ascent: 1,100 m / Vertical descent: 350 m
Day 3
The educational content is covered through the following itinerary
From our mountain hut, we ski up to the crest above us (3,094m), which we will climb using crampons. On the other side, the sunny, gentle slopes of the Glacier des Grands welcome us. We then ski down through the wild landscape of the Grands and Bron glaciers, all the way to the Combe de la Chaux des Grands (2,400m) at the foot of the Grandes Autannes (2,680m). We reach the summit by ski and then on foot. Afterward, we take on the famous north side descent to the Herbagères (2,033m). Finally, we ascend to the Col de Balme (2,200m), which gives us access to the Tour-Vallorcine ski area, where we ski down to the village of Le Tour. We return to Argentière by public transport in the mid-afternoon.
Vertical ascent: 850m / Vertical descent: 1,750m
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CO2 emitted per person for the activity: 32 kg. Learn out more about the footprint calculation of this activity
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