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The Chamonix Valley is known for its outstanding ski trails. The valley’s various sites offer a unique playground for off-piste and ski touring.
The Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix allows you to explore the best spots and make some unforgettable descents. Ski the Argentière glacier at the Grands Montets, explore the Aiguilles Rouges and Bérard valley, enjoy a fun day on the slopes of Courmayeur in Italy, and learn about steep skiing in the legendary Brévent couloirs.
Our guides provide personalised advice so that you can improve your technique, and groups of matched abilities ensure that each member is at a similar technical level. Take advantage of this opportunity to push your limits in an extraordinary setting.
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Duration (d):1
Duration
1 day
1 day
Price from:
Price from
490€
490€
Our ideal formula to make the most of Chamonix
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.
Duration (d):1
Duration
1 day
1 day
Price from:
Price from
140€
140€
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.
Duration (d):1
Duration
1 day
1 day
Price from:
Price from
165€
165€
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):0.5
Duration
Half a day
Half a day
Price from:
Price from
115€
115€
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.