Freeride skiing day on Mer de Glace, Courmayeur-Mont Blanc (Valleé Blanche)

Join Nicolas, IFMGA-certifed guide, for a freeride skiing day in Courmayeur-Mont Blanc. Enjoy the stunning powder snow of Mer de Glace!

Private

Alps

1 Day

Jan - Apr, Dec

Intermediate

Highlights

Discover an awesome freeride skiing area in Courmayeur-Mont Blanc.
Experience skiing on top-quality powder snow away from the crowds.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Alps.

Description

The Courmayeur-Mont-Blanc area has a very popular freeride route, the Valleé Blanche, which crosses the amazing Mer de Glace. This outing is your chance to ski here under expert guidance, join me for an exciting winter adventure!

The Mer de Glace is a huge glacier on the northern slopes of the Mont Blanc massif, just north of the Aiguille du Tacul. It is around 7.5 km long and 200 metres deep, the largest glacier in France. This awesome spot is part of the Valleé Blanche, which we can access using the Courmayeur skyway cable car

After taking some photos from the panoramic terrace at the top of the cable car, we will begin the descent along the 24 km of the Mer de Glace. We will enjoy between 4 to 5 hours of freeride skiing amongst granite pillars and crevasses, surrounded by breathtaking landscape. At the end of the descent, after a beer in Chamonix, we will return by bus to Courmayeur (30min.).

Please note that this trip is suitable for good off piste skiers with at least a medium fitness level.

So, if you want to live an unforgettable freeride skiing experience in the French Alps, please contact me. Let me take you to the awesome powder of Mer de Glace!

And if you are looking for a different winter adventure, check out my Ice climbing tour in the Aosta Valley.

Price includes

Guiding fee

Price details

NOT INCLUDED: lift tickets, bus, meals, other gears.
The price does not include the guide´s expenses (train and bus) and Safety kit (harness and ARTVA) rentable with the guide (20€).

FAQs

Where the trip starts?

This trip starts from COURMAYEUR - Italy, at Skyway Mont Blanc cable car station.

We will take the lift up to Helbronner, ski down to Chamonix - France and come back to Italy by bus (about 30 minutes trip).

What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?

We understand that finding the perfect place to stay is an essential part of your adventure experience. To help you with this, we’ve curated a list of three highly recommended hotels that offer comfort, convenience, and a touch of local charm. These accommodations are well-suited for adventurers looking to relax and rejuvenate after an exciting day of exploration

Hotel Richemond Chamonix Mont Blanc France

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Hôtel de l'Arve Chamonix Mont Blanc France

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Hôtel Le Faucigny Chamonix Mont Blanc France

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About the guide

Nicolas

4.7

(13)

Mountain Guide

IFMGA/UIAGM Guide from Sarre, Valle d'Aosta. I enjoy rock and ice, and climbed important routes in the massif of Mont Blanc and Monte Rosa.

When guiding customers I like to discover less known routes, looking for the pleasure of adventure, trying to share with my clients the great passion I have for the high mountains.

Languages

Italian | French | English

Certificates

UIAGM

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What people are saying about this trip

John

Nicolas was a skilled and knowledgeable guide. We were disappointed that there were not told beforehand that we had to pay for the transport up and down the mountain. We were given the impression these coats were included in the trip. Be prepared to pay 150 Euros more than the quoted price for the tram and train tickets.