Chamonix Off Piste - Winter Holidays

The Chamonix Region is without a doubt one of the best places in the world for off piste skiing. There is no shortage of fantastic skiing venues for you, with a dozen or so different ski areas to choose from. Les Grand-Montets, L'Aig du Midi - Vallée Blanche, Le Brevent, Le Tour, Les Contamines, Megève and Courmayeur they are all within a short drive.

You will spend your skiing time in company of an experienced IFMGA mountain guide who will select the best ski venue each day depending on current conditions.

You will spend your skiing time in company of an experienced IFMGA mountain guide who will select the best ski venue each day depending on current conditions.

During your time on the hill skiing with your guide if you wish to learn your guide will be coach your party in off piste ski techniques and mountain safety. Additional knowledge makes the off piste more enjoyable than you ever could have imagined!

If you enjoy a bit of alpine adventure ski off piste knowing you are in the safe hands of a professional high mountain guide.

Chamonix town is set in the centre of the Mont. Blanc range of mountains and thus enjoys dramatic and spectacular scenery in every direction. The town has many shops, restaurants and bars to choose from as well as nightclubs and a casino. The valley has lots to offer non-skiers including swimming pools, cinema, ice rink, museums and many other attractions. It is quick and easy to get to whether travelling by plane or car.

Level 1

This guided course will help you make the transition from piste skier to off piste skier as simple as possible.The high mountain guides (IFMGA) will choose the best ski area on a day-by-day basis to find the best possible snow and conditions.A superb opportunity to escape from the crowded piste and explore the off piste of the Chamonix - Mt. Banc region.

Ability On Piste

When you are there you are lured by the off piste on the other side of the rope. You can happily ski red runs making fall line parallel turns. You are tired of busy slopes and have a desire to explore beyond the ski boundaries.

Ability Off Piste

You have given it a go off to the side of the piste and are keen to make those s-shaped turns on the pristine untracked snow you see in the pictures! If you want to find out what it takes to ski off piste safely, have great fun skiing and get plenty of great tips you will need for the powder this is the holiday for you.

Dates and Prices

Off Piste Level 1 this is run on demand to suit your dates of your group. hello@alpineadventures.co.uk
From 1 days to 6 Day Courses.

Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

The Course Fee Includes:

All guiding and tuition fees - Avalanche transceiver - Shovel - Probe - Harness when skiing on a Glacier

The Course Fee Excludes:

Ski Pass - Flights - Airport transfer - Medical and rescue insurance - Accommodation - Specialist off-piste ski equipment - Lunches - Additional social expenses. Guides lift pass at some venues outside the Chamonix valley.

Level 2

This Guided Course will give you the off piste you have been looking for and what you never knew existed! Our high mountain guides will take you to the best resort for the current conditions on that day. With a Chamonix ski pass we will have a choice of off piste descents in over a dozen different ski areas, this means you will want to come back and enjoy the delights of skiing powder with likeminded people time and time again. During the course of the week you will be given tips to help you improve your ski techniques in powder and you will learn from your Guide how to ski and travel safely in the mountains. This week is fantastic fun if you like skiing with others, exploring and having a good laugh on skis!!

Ability On Piste

You have had a number of weeks skiing in recent years with a mix of on and off piste during your holidays.

Ability Off Piste

You enjoy skiing the fall line and the challenge of powder! You may very occasionally find it hard to control your line. In light powder or difficult snow you are still no skiing to your liking. You wish to improve your skiing ability in general, especially off piste.

Dates and Prices

Off Piste Level 1 this is run on demand to suit your dates of your group. hello@alpineadventures.co.uk
From 1 days to 6 Day Courses.

Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

The Course Fee Includes:

All guiding and tuition fees - Avalanche transceiver - Shovel - Probe - Harness when skiing on a Glacier

The Course Fee Excludes:

Ski Pass - Flights - Airport transfer - Medical and rescue insurance - Accommodation - Specialist off-piste ski equipment - Lunches - Additional social expenses. Guides lift pass at some venues outside the Chamonix valley.

Level 3

The Level 3 off piste / day touring is the ultimate ski holiday! You will need a good level of fitness, a sense of adventure and a desire to find the best snow. Using ski mountaineering equipment or similar we will use as much uplift as possible then skin up to a col, ridge or summit to find the best snow for our descent or tour. We will occasionally use ropes, crampons and ice axes with our skis strapped to our rucksacks to make the final part of the ascent. If your ski ability fits the requirements this is the one for you, and we are sure you will be back time and time again to experience the true off piste of Chamonix !

Ability On Piste

You enjoy any terrain in the ski area (except bad snow ‘that is normal’).

Ability Off Piste

This is what you love and you want for more adventure! You have previous experience off piste. You are happy making turns in most off piste conditions. You have a wish to ski tour further a field and would like to try hut to hut touring like the Chamonix high level route at some point in the future. You don't mind a climb and you enjoy adventure and challenge.

Dates and Prices

Off Piste Level 1 this is run on demand to suit your dates of your group. hello@alpineadventures.co.uk
From 1 days to 6 Day Courses.

Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

The Course Fee Includes:

All guiding and tuition fees - Avalanche transceiver - Shovel - Probe - Harness when skiing on a Glacier

The Course Fee Excludes:

Ski Pass - Flights - Airport transfer - Medical and rescue insurance - Accommodation - Specialist off-piste ski equipment - Lunches - Additional social expenses. Guides lift pass at some venues outside the Chamonix valley.

General Information

Holiday Duration

This is a suggested program for a tailor made booking, if you have a preformed group or would like to make a private booking please e-mail hello@alpineadventures.co.uk to dicuss dates | prices | options. Each off piste holiday is between 1 and 6 days in length and will be run by a highly experienced IFMGA Guide

Valley based accommodation

We have not included accommodation to allow you to choose a style and standard of accommodation that suits you, we are more than happy to give you some good suggestions.

Transport

We will make transport arrangements with you when you are making your booking with us. Groups 1,2 or 3 persons in valley transport is included in the course fee. Groups of between 4  to 6 persons may have additional transport costs to pay for a minibus is needed for transport during the week. If you are using your own transport there will be no additional transport costs.  For groups of all sizes the cost of transport outside the Chamonix valley if using the guide’s vehicle will be charged at 15p per Km.

Group Size

For our off piste courses we do not need a minimum number for the course to run as the course fee covers the guides fee and the booking is a private booking so you will not have any “strangers” joining your group to make up numbers. The maximum ratio will be six clients to one IFMGA mountain guide.

Advise

If you are unsure of your ability or have any other questions please contact us on hello@alpineadventures.co.uk or call: 0044 (0)1825 762 778