Les Contamines and Megève guided ski touring

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Experience some amazing ski touring opportunities in Les Contamines Montjoie and/or Megève (Haute Savoie) together with one of the certified guides on our team!

Alps

+1 Day

Jan - Apr, Dec

Intermediate

Description

Ski touring means freedom and fun in wild places. Many think this winter/spring activity is not accessible for skiing amateurs. They are wrong! Be guided by a professional and live a unique experience away from the crowd, in Les Contamines or Megève.

You can go ski touring for ½ or a full day with one of our local guides. The program and itinerary will be defined based on your experience. If you are a beginner, a ½ day could be a good start in order to get the basics and learn how to use the ski touring equipment. For the more experienced ski tourers, you’ll be leaving for the day and explore the wild places of the mountain range.

Several ski tour options are possible. These will depend on the time you have, your experience, and the weather/snow conditions. You’ll find some suggestions here below.

1/2 day guided ski touring in Les Contamines

You’ll start from the hamlet of Baptieu in Les Contamines-Montjoie towards Auberge of Colombaz and the chalets of Combettes. You’ll be going up for 2 hours and ski up 400 meters. This is one of several options. You’ll have the chance to taste the delicious pie at l’Auberge.

Guided ski touring day in Les Contamines

You won’t have much positive gain and you’ll enjoy some nice downhill skiing. We will take the ski lift in the Village of Les Contamines. From the top of Roselette ski lift (2115m), we will start skiing down towards south, at the foot of l’Aiguille de Roselette. From there, we will put on skins to go up to Le Col de la Cicle (2377m) or Col de la Fenêtre. We will ski down on la Balme and le Nant Borrant (1452m).

Guided ski touring day in Megève

This day is ideal to get started with ski touring and enjoy breathtaking views. We will start either from Jaillet, either from Combloux from where we take the ski lift. We will put the skins and go up to Petite Croisse Baulet at 2000 meters high. The itinerary goes through forests and glades. The higher we go the more beautiful the views are. From the summit, we can go to Grand Croisse Baulet (2300m) for an additional 1 ½ hour with no additional technical challenges. We will have an amazing skiing itinerary down to Gietaz (1200m). We will get back to the starting point, either with the ski lift, either going off-piste skiing. It’s a great ski touring program that can be adapted based on the level of the participants.

So, are you ready for an exciting ski touring adventure in the Alps? Then contact us now and let’s start planning the perfect itinerary to suit your preferences and needs!

Send us a booking request and let’s start planning your backcountry skiing day.

Price includes

Guiding fee

Meeting point

Based on the program we define together

About the guide

E-S Adventure Guides

4.9

(255)

Mountain Guide

Gauthier and his team of IFMGA/UIMLA-certified mountain guides, leaders, and rock climbing instructors (including Ann Laure, Antoine, Claire, Christophe, Damien, Guillaume, Ivan, Jeremie, Julien, Leo, Nolwenn, and Willy) are among the top outdoor adventure professionals in Europe.

Whether you wish to climb some of the most iconic peaks in the Alps, explore the best climbing spots in Belgium, scale the stunning cliffs of Les Calanques, or embark on an exciting bouldering adventure in Fontainebleau, they will guide you to the top locations and teach you the ropes to ensure an unforgettable and safe experience.

Gauthier will be your main point of contact throughout the booking process, assisting with any questions to ensure you receive the highest quality guiding service.

Choose one of the featured programs from E-S Adventure Guides and start planning an awe-inspiring mountain experience today!

Languages

| Italian | French | English

Certificates

UIMLA | UIAGM | IFMGA

What people are saying about E-S Adventure Guides

Jerald

It was our first time outdoor bouldering and Ivan was extremely friendly and prioritized safety. He also helped guide us through the different routes and outdoor bouldering techniques.

Joshua

My teenage son and I spent two afternoons in April bouldering with our guide, Leo, in Fontainebleau. Leo was an excellent guide and teacher. He selected boulders that were both challenging and within our skill level. Leo also share fun information about the area we were bouldering in and gave helpful information to make sure we got to the right place at the right time. We highly recommend Leo and would gladly do another bouldering excursion with him.

Claudia

I was in Paris for a few days and really wanted to try bouldering at Fontainebleau, but since it was my first time and I didn’t have any friends to go with, I wasn’t sure how to make it happen. A quick Google search led me to Explore Share, and even before I booked anything, they were super responsive and helpful with all my questions. On the day itself, my guide Ivan was amazing—he helped me read the routes, build trust in the footholds, figure out the beta, and even showed me how to downclimb safely. Overall, a fantastic experience and I’m so glad I went for it!

Robbie

Leo was great! He was very knowledgeable about Fontainebleau climbing and history. We only had a half day in the area and were able to cram in way more climbing because of his knowledge and expertise. Highly recommended!

Shawn