Trips specifically for Ski Touring and Backcountry

The following ski touring and backcountry trips have been chosen for the beautiful surroundings and the technical skills needed

Info

Duration: 1 or 2 days in relation to the trip chosen
Groups: 4 people per guide
Costi: Variable cost. From 85,00 Euro per person in relation to the trip chosen
Cost Includes: Services of a mountain guide. Insurance covering mountain rescue Use of safety equipment (Shovel, Artva, Probe) supplied if needed
Cost does not include: car transfer, hut expenses (where needed)
Minimum level required: Experienced skiers, alpinists and snowboarders used to descending slopes with gradients of 35° on all sorts of snow, climbing 1200 vertical metres with heavy rucksacks and using crampons on gullies of snow with gradients of up to 45°.

The routes:

Breithorn (Cervinia) MSA
ascent time about 3.5 hours
The first 4000. This isn’t a technically difficult ascent but the altitude requires a certain amount of experience. It is one of the most popular due to the 2100mt ski down to Cervinia. Also for snowboarders.

Col Passon (Chamonix) BSA
ascent time about 2.5 hours
The high mountain environment makes this a spectacular route plus the fact that the steep slopes climbed with skins are followed by a gulley using crampons. But the best bit is the 1500mt descent on the other side with almost always powder snow. A must for snowboarders.

Mont Colmet (Morgex) BS
ascent time 4 to 5 hours
This route, usually done in the spring, is in an area of wilderness with fairly demanding slopes. The secluded valley has a breathtaking view of the whole of the Mont Blanc chain. Also for snowboarders.

Tour of the 3 Passes: Colle Chardonnet – Fenetre de Saleinaz – Fenetre du Tour (Chamonix) BSA
ascent time 1 hour the 1st day and 5 hours the 2nd day.
This is a classic and technical route lying in the Argentiere area of the Mont Blanc Massif. It alternates ascent and descent, fi nishing with a spectacular descent down the Tour glacier. Also for snowboarders.

Grand Sertz (Cogne) BSA
ascent time 2.5 hours the 1st day and 3 hours the 2nd day
A demanding route in a secluded area usually done in the spring. It requires good technical ability in mountaineering for the ascent that is followed with a wonderful and lengthy ski down on the other side. Suitable for snowboarders but very long.