Dates Chamonix ski touring courses:
- Weekend: 22nd – 23rd of January 2021
- Weekend: 30st – 31th of January 2021
- Weekend: 6th and 7th of February 2021
- Weekend: 13th and 14th of February 2021
- (Ask for dates during the week and other weekends too)
We adapt our ski touring course to the lift closure due to Covid. There are many options also without lifts and it’s the perfect time to learn all about ski touring, snow safety, technique and tactic in the backcountry.
Do you want to really escape the crowds, properly experience the back country and aren’t afraid of a bit of a good workout? Then ski touring is for you!
The Chamonix valley and Mont Blanc Massif are excellent for ski touring. Ski touring is a great way to access nature as it was intended to be seen. The Massif is a vast area of spectacular, glaciated mountains.
Your skis become a mechanism for hiking in the mountains, giving you access to anywhere you want to go. The wilderness, the views, the fresh tracks and feeling of personal achievement is what makes ski touring a true passion.
Itinerary 2 day ski touring intro course no lifts, Chamonix Valley
In our 2 day ski touring course you learn all you need to be able to explore the mountains by yourself.
Are you a good red slope skier? Then join us on one of our ski touring intro courses in the Chamonix Valley.
Earning your own turns is our favourite way to get up close with mountain terrain in the winter months.
Making your first tracks away from the familiarity of resort skiing can seem a little daunting to the inexperienced ski tourer. In our 2-day intro course we provide the perfect base from which to launch into the backcountry.
What you will learn:
- Navigate safely in the backcountry
- Develop a smooth and safe skinning technique
- Plan your route
- Kick turns
- Transceiver training
- Recognising avalanche terrain
Costs for this 2 day course: (1-6 skiers)
- 2 skiers: 400.-€ / skier
- 4 skiers: 210.- € / skier
- 6 skiers: 160.-€ / skier
Included in the costs:
- 2 guided days with an UIAGM-IFMGA mountain guide
Not included in the costs:
- Personal equipment, personal insurance
Accommodation
If you like we can organise for you to stay in a cozy, sporty Ski lodge in the Chamonix valley.
Material needed
Ski touring ski with ski touring binding, ski touring boots, skins for the ski, poles, backpack, avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe, skiing cloths, thermos bottle, pack lunch for both days (we can prepare a delicious pack lunches for you for 10.00€)
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- Skitouring Chamonix
Our 2 Chamonix Ski Touring Courses: (When the lifts are open again…)
Introductory Level and Advanced Level
At the Introductory level more time will be spent on developing the techniques and skills needed to become a good ski tourer. As you progress through the levels both your speed and technique will improve and the Advanced course becomes more about exploring with a guide than being introduced to new skills.
Introductory Short Brake Chamonix Ski Touring Itinerary:
Arrival day at Chamonix
Arrive at our lodge in Chamonix, enjoy an evening meal and meet with the Guide.
- Night and dinner at Lodge in Chamonix
1 – Develop your back country skills
Argentière basin discovery and ascend a route such as the Col de Rachases + 450m. Develop your back country techniques and practice with transceivers.
- Night and dinner at Lodge in Chamonix
2 – Aiguilles rouges discovery
We ski at Brévent or Flegere ski area. Day trip involving a short hike and improve your back country techniques.
- Night and farewell dinner at Lodge in Chamonix
3 – Aiguille du Midi – high alpine terrain
Head up to the Aiguille du Midi if conditions permit. Tour over to the Maudite Combe before heading down the Valley Blanche.
The programme is given as an indication only. Changes and adaptation may be made to suit current technical criteria, safety requirements and weather conditions.
Level
Advanced piste skier, good off piste experience, new to ski touring. Ideal course as an introduction
Personal Skills & Technique
Developing your skiing skills onto ski touring platforms learning how to move with ease and control on varying degrees of slopes and snow conditions.
Mountain Skills
This is all about being safe on the mountains. How to read snow conditions, assess avalanche risks, how to navigate, make sense of the weather forecasts and what they mean to skiers. You’ll spend time practicing with transceivers, to ensure that if the worst happens you have the skills to deal with it.
Learn from a certified IFMGA Mountain Guide
Ski touring courses are run by a qualified IFMGA High Mountain Guide, allowing the group to ski on glaciated terrain.
Costs per person: (Max. group size: 6 skiers)
- With 2 skiers: 1095.00€ per skier
- With 4 skiers: 757.00€ per skier
- With 6 skiers: 644.00€ per skier
Included in the costs:
Organisation, 3 days with a certified IFMGA mountain guide, 3 nights at a skiing Lodge in Chamonix with half board (double room based), ski passes as described above
Not included in the costs:
Personal insurance, travel to an back from Chamonix, lunches, personal equipment, drinks at dinner
Advanced Short Brake Chamonix Ski Touring Itinerary:
Arrival Day in Chamonix
Arrival, evening meal at the Lodge with the Guide and the group.
- Night and dinner at our Lodge in Chamonix
1 – Warm up day Aiguilles rouges
Gentle warm up to touring in the Brevent ski area – skin up to the Pointe de Carraye or the Col de la Gliere after a quick reminder on avalanche rescue – + 400m
- Night and dinner at our Lodge in Chamonix
2 – Argentière Glacier basin and hut night
Head up onto Grand Montets ski area and ascend to Col de Rachases (+400m). Ski down to the Argentière basin and skin up towards Col du Tour noir.
- Stay at Argentière hut for a night.
3 – Skitour from the hut
Day trip ski tour according to Guides decision such as Col de Passon. Use of crampons required. + 600m
Night and dinner at our Lodge in Chamonix
4 – Aiguille du Midi touring
We go up to Aiguille du Midi today and take a nice tour in the high alpine.
The programme is given as an indication only. Changes and adaptation may be made to suit group ability level, current technical criteria, safety requirements and weather conditions.
Level
You are a strong skier off piste in all snow conditions. You are physically fit and capable to walk with speed uphill for 1hr without a stop at a good pace. Comfortable with around 800m height climb. Please be aware that this course is by no means an introduction.
Personal Skills & Technique
Perfecting your skiing skills onto ski touring platforms learning how to move with ease and control on varying degrees of steeper slopes and harder snow conditions.
Mountain Skills
This is all about being safe on the mountains. How to read snow conditions, assess avalanche risks, how to navigate, make sense of the weather forecasts and what they mean to skiers. You’ll spend time practicing with transceivers, to ensure that if the worst happens you have the skills to deal with it.
Learn from a certified IFMGA Mountain Guide
Ski touring courses are run by a qualified High Mountain Guide, allowing the group to ski on glaciated terrain.
Costs per skier: (max. group size 6 skiers)
- With 2 skiers: 1437.00€ per skier
- With 4 skiers: 967.00€ per skier
- With 6 skiers: 810.00€ per skier
Included in the costs:
Organisation, 4 days with a certified IFMGA mountain guide, 3 nights at a skiing Lodge in Chamonix with half board (double room based), 1 night at a mountain hut with half board (dorms), ski passes as described above
Not included in the costs:
Personal insurance, travel to an back from Chamonix, lunches, personal equipment, drinks at dinner
Our Chamonix Ski Touring Lodge Accommodation :
During your visit in Chamonix you’ll stay at Tarja’s Lodge: Your comfortable, sporty home with a cozy comfort.
You can literally step on to the mountains and into the magic of the valley. Only a few minutes walk away from Chamonix down town.
Enjoy a delicious, hearty dinner with a mix of international classics and local delights in a home-cooked style. After dinner, swap stories of the day in the relaxed bar. During the high season they are happy to make takeaway lunches so you can immerse yourselves in the mountains all day.
