6-day Chamonix freeride ski tour
Jon, an IFMGA certified guide, is waiting to take you to Europe's freeride skiing mecca. This Chamonix freeride ski tour is a must for ski lovers!
Alps
6 Days
Jan - Mar, Dec
High
Intermediate
Description
How could you say no to one week of freeride skiing in the most famous resort in the Alps? This Chamonix freeride ski tour is a dream come true!
Located in the heart of the French Alps, Chamonix is without doubt Europe's alpine mecca. With its impressive mountains, many higher than 4000 m, it is the perfect location for freeride skiing.
So I offer a combined program of cable cars and skins to look for the hidden places with the best powder. Indeed, my main objective is to reach the maximum amount of joy with the minimum possible effort.
First of all, we'll meet at the Pyrenees from where we'll drive to Chamonix. And we'll spend the next day getting to know each other on skis and and practicing how to use the transceiver. This first day is important to be safe the rest of the way.
From then on, it will be a skiing paradise. I'll guide you to the best hidden places in Chamonix. During the week we'll try to get the most out of the runs with the smallest amount of hiking possible.
So let me know if you're interested in this Chamonix freeride ski tour and reserve your dates well in advance!
And if you're looking for trips somewhere else in Europe, check out these adventures: 5-day Carros de Foc and 4-day Northern Carros de Foc.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
Price details
- The price does not include the guide´s expenses (accommodation, meals, lift tickets, etc).
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
Drive from Pyrenees to Chamonix.
Day 2: Ski training day
Training day. Ski level check and quick guide on how to use the transceiver.
Day 3: Glaciers ski day
Today we’ll ski on Argentiere ski resort. We’ll take the Grands Montets cable car to have access Argentiere y de la Pendant glacier.
Day 4: Mer de Glace ski day
Today we’ll take the Aiguille du Midi cable car. Ski down the immense Mer de Glace to Chamonix.
Day 5: Ski to Le Tour ski resort
Today we’ll use skins to hike from Argentiere Ski resort to Coll de Passon. And ski down to Le Tour ski resort.
Day 6: Open day
This day will be open to do as you like, according to the weather conditions, your strength and your desire.
Day 7: Departure
Drive back home.
Details
More info
- If you live outside Spain, the best option is to take a plane to Geneva, Switzerland, and drive from there.
Group equipment includes:
- transceiver, probe and shovel.
- Ice axe and crampons.
- Harness, 2 safety carabiners and 2 meters tape.
Personal equipment recommended:
- Complete ski equipment. – 40L backpack, with ski stripes. – Thermal underwear. – warm jacket. – GoreTex jacket and pants. – Hood, gloves (2 pairs) and googles. – Snacks (on the mountain huts we'll only have breakfast and dinner). – Warm sack if desired (on the mountain huts there will be blankets). – Sunscreen and lip balm. – Basic toilet kit. – Personal first aid kit. – Thermos. – Cash (many mountain hut don't take credit cards). – Mountain federate card.
Meeting point
About the guide
Jon
Mountain Guide
UIAGM/IFMGA Mountain Guide from Spain
I’m a mountain guide and alpine ski instructor and trainer.
Since many years ago I enjoy transmitting the enthusiasm that I feel for the mountains, in any of the possible mountain disciplines: alpinism, ski, climbing…
I’ve always had a special interest for sports and teaching sports at all levels, from beginners to complex guiding in all kind of mountain terrain.
Languages
English
Certificates
AEGM
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