Off-piste skiing course in Chamonix - Confirmed level
Chamonix backcountry skiing course for confirmed level. 5 days on technical corridors and steep slopes. Grands Montets, Vallée Blanche.
IN details
5 intense days of backcountry skiing on steep slopes in Chamonix
This course is open to people who already have a good level of off-piste skiing. Very nice program during these 5 days to discover superb areas of backcountry skiing around Chamonix.
OUR + : All our guides are very good teachers. They will be eager to make you progress individually During this off-piste skiing course in Chamonix.
During this week we will see how:
- Progress on a steep slope,
- Evaluate and manage the risks associated with this practice,
- Use ARVA (Avalanche Victim Search Device), shovel and probe.
- Get someone out of a crevice.
A word about your guide
Sébastien Laurent
A mountain guide for over 25 years, Sébastien combines technical expertise and pedagogy. Trained in alpine geography and a veteran of international expeditions, he accompanies you in French, English and Spanish towards your mountain goals.
Discover the complete course of your internship day by day. Each stage is designed for your technical progress and safety in the mountains with an experienced guide.
Meet your guide at 8:45am in Chamonix.
Backcountry skiing day in Brévent, which offers fairly short 35° slopes and is therefore ideal for learning how to shoot in a raid without being frightened.
Meet your guide at 8:45am in Chamonix for a new day of backcountry skiing
Direction the Tour where the objective of the day will be the Posettes corridor, i.e. 800 m of altitude difference with passages at 35° or even 40°. Depending on the conditions, this corridor can be done twice a day.
Meet at 8:45am in Chamonix. Superb day of backcountry skiing in Les Grands Montets
On the agenda: this off-piste ski area is huge and is known all over the world. The snow remains very fresh sheltered by the north face of the Verte. We will be able to go down numerous small corridors with 45° jumps.
Discover the steepest route in the famous Vallée Blanche: the Grand Envers
During this memorable day of off-piste skiing. Over 2800 m of negative altitude, this descent offers 2 difficult passages at 40° as well as a fabulous path in the middle of huge crevasses.
2 major corridors: the ENSA corridor in Brévent and the rectilinear corridor in Grands Montets.
Meet in Chamonix at 8:45am. For this last day of backcountry skiing in Chamonix. That is a total of 3500m of negative altitude difference and an average inclination of 40° in the corridors. Not to mention the superb slopes at the foot of the Drus that can be discovered after the Rectiline.
Important : This is just an example of a program. The Guide reserves the right to modify it at any time according to the level of the participants and the weather conditions.
What customers think
The testimonies of our participants speak for themselves. Discover their authentic feedback on this mountain adventure that they experienced with our guides.
I gained increased skills and confidence in ice climbing, as well as mountaineering skills. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and encouraging. I can't wait to work with Seb again.
Thanks to Sebastien L you are pushing your limits! Demanding but attentive, he will take you to discover landscapes off the beaten track... with a cool attitude. In short, a great guide!
I had a great time climbing with Sébastien. I changed the stay due to the weather and was able to find dry rock in rainy weather. Throughout the stay, Sébastien not only offered me numerous climbs, but also helped me improve my skills.
Price details
The minimum and maximum capacities of this course are mentioned in the table below. The price will always be mentioned per person and covers the entire course.
Price includes:
- The 5-day Guide service
- The loan of a harness
- From an ARVA
- Collective technical and emergency equipment
Price does not include:
- Accommodation in Chamonix
- The ski lifts
- Pic-nics for you and your guide.
Guaranteed progress
Proven teaching method - You will leave with new technical skills
20 years of experience
Perfect knowledge of the conditions and the best routes to ensure a safe experience
Hardware included
No specialized equipment? Your guide can help you out with reserve equipment.
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