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Off-Piste Skiing Intro - Chamonix

This introduction trip is all about skiing lift accessed off-piste terrain to build up skills and knowledge on how to ski mixed snow safely and confidently. Skiing off-piste is an essential skill to have in order to undertake a backcountry ski touring adventure.

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    Duration

    5 Days

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    Start Location

    Chamonix, France

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    Date(s)

    March

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    Price

    From €1150.00

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LEARN HOW TO SKI OFF PISTE IN CHAMONIX

Learning how to ski off-piste is fundamental in being able to explore the whole mountain on skis. On this trip you will learn the basics in skiing different types of snow and various terrain. Think lift accessed powder runs, choppy snow, moguls, and more. We will cover as many different types of snow conditions as possible to set you up with a good base experience to take on future backcountry and ski touring adventures with more confidence.

If you think you're already ready and want to jump in to learning about ski touring then check out our ski touring intro trip below.

Ski Touring Intro Trip

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YOUR ADVENTURE STARTS HERE

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Anyone who has a solid base of skiing experience on piste. You must be confident on red runs and preferably happy to ski black runs also. You have a good overall ski technique and are looking to explore further afield. Perhaps you have ambitions of famous ski tours like the Haute Route and you want to build up some off-piste skiing experience beforehand.

Not sure whether you're ready? No sweat! Drop us a note and we'll be happy to talk it through with you. 

    Adventure Overview

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    Duration

    5 Days

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    Start Location

    Chamonix, France

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    Date(s)

    March

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    Guide Ratio

    6:1

  • Ability

    Level A

    Level A

    You’re not quite sure where to start but you’re hungry for an adventure and can’t wait to get going. Bring it on!

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    Price

    From €1150.00

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ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

Great news! Your place on this adventure is carbon offset along with our footprint in creating it. To learn more about what we're doing head to our 'Better Business' page.

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See real footage of previous expeditions

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Our Ski Touring Intro Trip

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Are you tired of the same old ski slopes, crowded lifts, and grumpy chairlift operators? Do you want to add a little excitement to your ski holiday? Well, my friend, it's time to try something new - a ski touring trip in Chamonix!

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Ski Time with Adventure Base

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Skis, powder, skins, crampons... are there many things better than a ski adventure?

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Meet The Team

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Introducing our crack squad of mountain lovers and adventure junkies. We spend most of our days plotting, planning and building some of the very best trips out there for you all to enjoy.

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Haute Route Ski Tour

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One of the most iconic ski tours on the planet.

Kit & equipment required for this adventure

Most of the items below are available to rent or buy in Chamonix on arrival. Please note this is a guide and you may be required to rent or purchase last minute equipment on arrival dependent on the weather and changes in itinerary.

For the full downloadable Off-Piste Skiing Intro kit list please click here.

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FINER DETAILS

YOUR ADVENTURE PACKAGE

On arrival day you meet with your guides and fellow skiers at the accommodation for a welcome briefing and dinner in the evening. Here you will have an opportunity to ask any last minute questions as well as share your pre trip excitement with your group.

What's Included?

  • Group 16 Created with Sketch. 3 days off-piste skiing introduction
  • Group 16 Created with Sketch. Learn essential off-piste skiing skills
  • Group 16 Created with Sketch. Great preparation for ski tours like the Haute Route / Gran Paradiso
  • Group 16 Created with Sketch. 4 nights hotel accommodation in Chamonix (Half Board)
  • Group 16 Created with Sketch. Handpicked IFMGA ski guide
  • Group 16 Created with Sketch. All road transport within itinerary

What's not Included?

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  • Group 20 Created with Sketch. Uplifts (approx. €50-60 per day)
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This Trip is running on the following dates

march 2025
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Depart

Wed 12 Mar, 2025

Return

Sun 16 Mar, 2025

Availability

6 spots available

What to expect from your accommodation

We know the importance of having a comfortable and cosy base to return to after each day of skiing. That's why we've chosen a mountain lodge with super comfortable rooms and a warm atmosphere. With a cosy bar area and a delicious restaurant we're sure you'll enjoy staying here and warming your toes after a cold day of skiing.

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The lodge is an excellent base for our off-piste skiing intro. With stunning views of the mountains, it's well placed and just a few minutes walk from Chamonix centre. Rooms are on a shared basis with others on the trip, all rooms have en suite bathrooms. There is a bar and restaurant for the evenings, with some lovely social space to relax in after the hard days skiing. You will spend every night of the trip here. 

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    Duration

    4 Nights

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    Internet

    Wifi included

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    Beds

    Shared en suite rooms

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    Food

    Half Board

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WHAT TO EXPECT

HERE'S YOUR ITINERARY 

While we try and stick to the tried and tested itinerary below, the mountains and the weather sometimes have other ideas. We will always remain as flexible as possible, which is why we only work with experienced and knowledgeable guides, to make sure we can change any plans if required.

  • Day 1:
    Arrival Day

    Arrive in Chamonix. Get to know the guide over a quick briefing and the other members of the group over a delicious 3 course evening meal. Overnight in the hotel.

  • Day 2:
    First Day Skiing Off-Piste

    After a couple of warm up runs on the pistes your guide will slowly introduce you to some mellow off-piste terrain. Here you will begin to experience the challenges of off-piste terrain and you will work on techniques and skills the rest of the morning. In the afternoon you will cover some basic off-piste avalanche awareness with use of transceiver, shovel and probe. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.

  • Day 3:
    Improving skills and techniques

    Today we take the skills we learned yesterday and head to a bigger ski area to experience more epic off-piste terrain. The focus being on making longer off-piste runs and linking some powder turns in quiet areas of the resort. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.

  • Day 4:
    Final day skiing off-piste

    It's time to put all of your recently acquired skills and techniques to the test on some classic off-piste runs in Chamonix, for example the Vallée Blanche run from the Aiguille du Midi. Alternatively there are some amazing off-piste powder runs at Les Grands Montets. We will decide what's best based on current snow conditions. We'll finish the trip with a final dinner at the hotel before departure the following morning. If you did want to depart today rather than tomorrow, it would be possible to catch an evening flight so just let us know what works best for you.

  • Day 5:
    Departure

    Departure after breakfast. Check out is 10:00 am.

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Meet your guides for this adventure

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Miha

IFMGA Guide

Miha is an IFMGA guide from Slovenia based between the beautiful Julian Alps and Chamonix. He has been climbing for over 20 years all over the world, including expeditions to Nepal, Tibet, India, Pakistan, USA, Mexico and Peru. He summited an 8000er on his first expedition to the Himalaya, did a first ascent on the previously unclimbed Lasher peak in the Himalaya and climbed El Capitan and many routes over the Alps.

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Pablo

IFMGA Guide

Pablo is originally from a small mountain village in Spain and came to Chamonix with only one dream to become a mountain guide. Based in Chamonix since 2013, Pablo made the Alps his playground as a guide and as an alpinist and has climbed many of the classic alpine routes. He combines mountain guiding with helicopter rescue work in Spain during the off seasons.

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Roger

IFMGA Guide

Roger has spent over 15 years guiding around the world. He is a Guide instructor at the Spanish School of Guides and is fascinated by discovering mountains with clients. Roger has a big passion about showing people his beloved mountains and sharing climbs and descents with skis.

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Fede

IFMGA Guide

"My favorite mountain is the Midi d’Ossau, in the Pyrenees. It is a volcanic and unique mountain, that a stands out from the other peaks around. It is a huge fortress with many different features that provides incredible rock climbing routes, and the most important thing is that is 20 minutes from my house ;)"

Are you ready?

Our adventures are attributed a difficulty level from A to E. This Off-Piste Skiing Intro – Chamonix trip is rated Level A, for beginners and newcomers We recommend you only book a trip that reflects your ability.

Level A

For beginners and newcomers

  • You’re not quite sure where to start but you’re hungry for an adventure
  • Little / no prior experience
  • Shorter time duration
  • No technical skills required but keen to learn
  • Basic level of fitness
Think you've got this?

This trip is at this level

Level B

For those with some prior experience

  • You have some previous experience in the outdoors, whether that’s hiking, skiing or climbing, and are keen to build on that
  • You will either be starting to venture into more technical terrain or slightly more challenging environments
  • Some basic skills
  • Moderate fitness

Level C

For accomplished adventurers

  • You enjoy challenging yourself physically and mentally
  • You’re comfortable on multi-day adventures and you call yourself an avid adventurer
  • You're not quite George Mallory but you subscribe to his 'because it is there' attitude
  • Strong level of fitness

Level D

For the pros

  • You're ready to test your skills on the next challenge
  • You're comfortable in most types of alpine environments
  • Some level of technical skills
  • Strong level of fitness

Level E

For the experts

  • You’ve been on multiple adventures and have built up a solid skillset to tackle most challenges out there
  • Good technical skills and knowledge
  • Experienced in alpine/mountains environments
  • Very high level of fitness

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