Chamonix Guided Ski Touring
Let's embark on an exciting ski touring adventure and explore the magnificent terrain surrounding Chamonix, France.
1 Day
Jan - Jun, Nov, Dec
High
All levels
Highlights
- Learn and/or perfect the ski touring skills needed for venturing away from the groomed tracks
- Discover new places in the stunning Chamonix Valley
- Have maximum safety standards assured by an IFMGA/UIAGM mountain guide
Description
In an area as enormous as Chamonix, it can be a challenge to know where to start. However, some people enjoy this uncertainty because they believe it is freeing. And for those people, this guided ski tour will be spot on.
The focus of ski touring is exploration. It's about skiing up and down the snow covered terrain of an area outside the boundaries of established resorts. It is about visiting remote places in the mountains, looking for the best snow and taking in the exhilarating Alpine scenery that Chamonix has no shortage of.
When you have the chance to look up and see the French Alps throughout that journey, you can be sure you will never forget it!
We can also adapt the itinerary to your skills and expectations. Chamonix's backcountry terrain is vast and offers something for any level. Whether it's your first time ski touring or you are already an expert, we'll find the terrain to suit your expectations.
So let’s get in touch and plan the trip you are looking for. (Check the FAQ section for suggested tours depending on client level).
Price includes
- Guiding fee
Price details
- The price does NOT include the guide´s expenses (meals, lift tickets, etc.), NOR the clients' personal expenses, skiing gear and safety equipment (avalanche gear, crampons, harness, ice axe, lift tickets, meals, accommodation, etc.)
- A personal rescue insurance is highly recommended and also NOT included in the price.
FAQs
I'm alone, can I join a group?
Yes, you can! Please check our departure dates.
Do note that if the minimum number of 3 participants is not reached 5 days prior to the scheduled date, you can either choose to convert your booking to a private session, postpone to another group date, or receive a refund.
You can check the private price in the "Book a private trip" tab on the trip booking page.
What skill level is required?
This trip is adaptable to virtually any level: from 0 ski-touring experience to experts. We shall adjust the itinerary to suit your experience.
Is the rescue insurance included in the price?
While highly recommended, rescue insurance is NOT included in the price.
Do I need to bring my own ski touring equipment?
Yes. You need to bring or rent the personal skiing and safety gear.
What route are we going to take?
Depending on your skill and fitness:
- Introductory level - first ski-touring experience: getting accustomed with the equipment and technique not too far away from the pistes. Maybe do a half a day ski-tour if all goes well.
- Beginner - you are comfortable skiing off-piste and have already had a first experience with the gear and techniques. We can embark on a Chamonix Valley discovery trip. E.g: Col des Dards, Col du Belvédère, Pointe de Carraye (Le Tour), etc. Up to 600m vertical gain.
- Intermediate - you are fit, comfortable in the off-piste and occasionally practicing ski-touring. We can approach one of the most beautiful day ski-traverses around. E.g.: Col de l'Encrenaz, Brèche de Bérard, Col du Passon. Up to 1000m vertical gain.
What people are saying about Explore-Share
Man
Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!
Maxine
Luis Silva was a great climbing guide and belayer! He taught me how to do moves that were difficult and encouraged me to try routes that were challenging for me! Because of his encouragement, I managed to complete these routes! I really enjoyed the climbs and completed 8 routes in the Sesimbra/Azoia area. The weather was perfect, no direct sun and cool enough to enjoy the climbs. Explore-Share made booking an outdoor climbing experience in Lisbon extremely easy. Luis, our guide, was fantastic, and the platform’s organization was flawless.
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Joshua
We had Léo as a guide for our day climb in Fonty. We were blessed with a knowledgeable, warm, and instructive guide. Communication with Léo and Ivan was smooth and swift. Explore-Share was excellent in arranging everything for our day climb. The communication was quick, and the platform was easy to use, making our adventure stress-free.
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