Chamonix 5-day introductory ski touring course
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Join Euan, an IFMGA certified mountain guide, on this ski touring course in Chamonix! Don't miss this opportunity to progress on different terrains on the highest summit in the Alps.
Alps
5 Days
Mar, Apr
High
Intermediate
Description
If you want to progress on your skiing abilities, this 5-day ski touring course in Chamonix is the perfect way to do so! Get ready to be amazed by the immensity of Mont Blanc and to become a better off piste skier.
Chamonix and its surroundings, including Les Aravis and the Aiguilles Rouges, offer extensive and varied terrains for ski touring. During this trip, you will discover glaciers, hidden valleys, alpine fields and dense forests. Moreover, in each terrain, you will learn different skills that will allow you to practice this exciting activity safely.
The aim of the course is to help you improve on your off piste techniques so that you enjoy great daring descents! Though you don’t have to be an expert to join in, it is necessary that you are a competent skier. In addition, I strongly recommend you arrive at least a day before the course starts, so that you can do a warm up ski day.
This trips also includes one night in a mountain hut! You may read more information about the itinerary below.
Join me on this intro to ski touring in Chamonix! It’ll be really satisfying to see you progress as you enjoy great skiing terrains. Request to book this trip now and get ready for a fun adventure!
I also offer a 5-day off-piste program in Val Disere and Tignes, check it out!
Itinerary
Day 1: Col des Dards
First, we will meet at the Flegere cable car station (Aiguilles Rouges).
Then, we will head to Col des Dards (2790m).
We will practice with skins and ski crampons. We will also learn essential skills of transceiver, shovel and probe use.
Day 2: Col D’Entreves and the Vallee Blanche
We will head to Col D’Entreves (3527m) and the Vallee Blanche.
Then, we will practice skills for skiing on glaciers. Also, we will use harnesses and crampons.
Day 3: Grand Montets ski area
We will put our skills to practice in the Grand Montets ski area.
Stay in Argentiere Hut (2771m).
Day 4: Le Col du Tour Noir
We will ascend Le Col du Tour Noir (3535m) via the Amethystes Glacier putting into practice all the skills learnt.
Then, we will ski back down and into the Grand Montets ski area.
Day 5: Les Contamines
First we will ski in Col de la Cicle (2377m) or the Col de la Fenetre (2245m). Then we will pass Notre Dame de la Gorge and end up at the ski area.
The rest of the day will be spent skiing and brushing up on transceiver skills.
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