Intro to Ski Touring - Chamonix - Adventure Base
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Intro to Ski Touring - Chamonix

This trip is designed to introduce keen and competent off-piste skiers to the exciting world of ski touring. If you’re confident skiing variable terrain off-piste but have never used ski touring gear, this is the perfect next step.

You don’t need any previous ski touring experience, but you must be a solid off-piste skier — comfortable navigating steeper slopes, mixed snow conditions, and making controlled turns outside of groomed runs. This foundation will allow you to focus on learning the touring side of things.

This is an ideal preparation course for anyone looking to join one of our full ski touring adventures in the future.

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    Duration

    5 days

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    Start Location

    Chamonix, France

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    Date(s)

    January - March

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    Price

    From €1175.00

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LEARN HOW TO SKI TOUR IN CHAMONIX

Ever fancied skiing in places you can't get to via a lift? Want to get away from it all in one of the most beautiful locations on the planet? If so, learning to ski tour and improve your off piste skiing is the next adventure for you.

This trip is built for adventurous skiers who are confident skiing off-piste but completely new to ski touring. It’s the ideal starting point for anyone looking to explore further on skis and build up the skills needed to take on more involved touring adventures in the future.

You should already be comfortable skiing away from the pistes in a variety of conditions — whether that’s steeper terrain, mixed snow, or more technical lines. You don’t need to be an expert, but solid control and confidence off-piste is essential. If you’ve never used touring gear before, don’t worry — no previous experience with skins, bindings, or avalanche equipment is required.

Throughout the trip, you’ll learn the fundamentals of ski touring, including how to use the kit properly, efficient climbing techniques, how to transition smoothly between uphill and downhill modes, and an introduction to avalanche safety and awareness.

By the end of the trip, you’ll not only have a solid grasp of the technical skills, but also the confidence to join longer and more adventurous hut-based ski tours. Whats not to like?

Not sure whether you're ready to tackle the Ski Tour Intro? No problem, take our Ski Tour Intro 'Readiness' test.

Ski Tour Intro 'Readiness' test

If you think you're already ready for a hut ski tour then check out our Intermediate Hut Ski Tour ski tour, perfect for your first experience.

Intermediate Hut Ski Tour

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Learn more. Download our guide here.

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YOUR ADVENTURE STARTS HERE

WHO IS THIS FOR?

You’ll need solid off-piste skiing experience and confidence in a variety of snow conditions, but no prior ski touring experience is necessary.

We also strongly recommend arriving with a high level of fitness. While the focus of this trip is on learning, ski touring can still be physically demanding — you’ll be climbing uphill on skis for 4-5 hours a day, often at altitude with gains of approximately 500-700m elevation, carrying a daypack with your essential gear. There may be steep sections, technical terrain, and variable snow conditions to navigate.

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

No problem, take our Ski Tour Intro 'Readiness' test.

Intro to Ski Touring 'Readiness' test

    Adventure Overview

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    Duration

    5 days

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    Start Location

    Chamonix, France

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    Date(s)

    January - 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 €1175.00

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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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LIVE THE ADVENTURE

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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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Ski Touring

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We have a rule that every month we get out of the office, away from the noise and in to the great outdoors. This month Olly decided ski touring was the ticket, so we headed off to the Refuge d'Argentiere. Very hot for February but a great way to escape the noise of office life. Enjoy.

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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 Intro to Ski Touring 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?

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  • Group 16 Created with Sketch. 4 nights Chamonix hotel accommodation (Half Board)
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  • Group 16 Created with Sketch. Handpicked IFMGA ski guide

What's not Included?

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Adventure like a local

The Adventure Base Difference

Born & Bred in the Alps

With an office at the foot of Mont Blanc in Chamonix, we help you Adventure like a local.

Customer Focused

We don't just want you for one trip, we want you for lots! We work extremely hard to earn that right.

Don't take our word for it

Our clients do the talking. Check out their latest reviews and see what makes their trips so special.

Guaranteed Departures

If you can book it, we'll run it even if it's just for you. You shouldn't have to wait to get excited for your trip.

This Trip is running on the following dates

january 2026
1 Date
Depart

Wed 21 Jan, 2026

Return

Sun 25 Jan, 2026

Availability

6 spots available

february 2026
1 Date
Depart

Wed 04 Feb, 2026

Return

Sun 08 Feb, 2026

Availability

4 spots available

march 2026
1 Date
Depart

Wed 18 Mar, 2026

Return

Sun 22 Mar, 2026

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 ski touring 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 other members on the trip typically in twin, triple or quad format. All rooms have en suite bathrooms. If you would like your own room please enquire in advance for a single supplement. There is a bar and restaurant for the evenings, with some lovely social space to relax in after the hard days ski touring. Your breakfast and dinner is included here each day.

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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. Today is the day to sort out any kit rental and make sure you have everything you need. Get to know the guides and other members of the group over a delicious 3 course evening meal at the hotel. Overnight in the Hotel.

  • Day 2:
    First day ski touring

    First day skiing and ski touring. We head out for a few resort runs to warm up the legs. After a short while we’ll go off-piste and get to know our ski touring equipment in a safe and mellow environment. We do our first short ski tour and ski back down to the valley floor. Overnight in Chamonix.

  • Day 3:
    Development day in the Mountains

    Today we will continue the learning and focus on developing your ski touring skills as well as focusing on general mountain safety and avalanche awareness surrounded by the beautiful peaks around Chamonix. Overnight in Chamonix.

  • Day 4:
    Culmination of Skills

    Early start for our last ski tour of the trip. We head out early and enjoy a beautiful ski tour, putting all our skills and knowledge into practice. With tired legs we head back to Chamonix in evening for a well deserved dinner and to reflect on the new skills and knowledge that you've picked up. After completion of this course you should be in a good place to take on one of our multi day ski tours such as the Intermediate Hut Ski Touring Trip or Otztal. Overnight in Chamonix.

  • 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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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 ;)"

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Jon

IFMGA Guide

"If asked about my favourite mountain or mountain range, it wouldn't be easy to answer since perfect places to climb, ski or explore can be found all over the world. But, if I had to choose one, I think I'd say the Pyrenees, not very high, but wild and still quite unknown: the mountains where I learnt when I was a child and where I can still live great adventures far from the crowd".

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Fabio

IFMGA Guide

Fabio has guided with us for close to ten years now and has summited Mont Blanc more times than we can remember. He's even helped Sir Richard Branson get to the top of Western Europe. When asked what his favourite mountain was his response was 'It's the mountain not known to many, in a remote country that provides opportunity for adventure. That said, I do love Cordillera Blanca (Peru) to guide in, Montserrat (Barcelona) because it's where it all started for me and Main De Fatima (Mali) because it's special to me!"

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Lars

IFMGA Guide

Lars is a IFMGA Guide originally from Belgium, with over 20 years of experience climbing and splitboarding in the Mont Blanc massif, the Alps and the greater ranges of the world. Having lived in Chamonix for over a decade he has enjoyed the unique and unlimited climbing possibilities in and around the valley. Lars is also one of the most recognised and experienced splitboard guides leading expeditions to Kamchatka, Greenland, Iceland and more.

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Faust

IFMGA Guide

Born in the Aran Valley, from parents who were ski teachers and mountain guides, the motivation inherited by nature has led him to practice all facets of mountain sports such as climbing, skiing and mountaineering. He has spent his alpine career as part of the FEDME team (Spanish Federation of Mountain and Climbing Sports) and his passion and profession have led him to travel to other continents to carry out his activity.

Are you ready?

Our adventures are attributed a difficulty level from A to E. This Intro to Ski Touring – 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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