Les Contamines, Tré la Tête guided ski tour
Join one of our certified guides on an unforgettable off-season ski touring adventure in Les Contamines and put your skills to test on a thrilling program.
Alps
3 Days
Mar - May
High
Intermediate
Description
This 3-day hut to hut ski touring trip takes place in a wild area, above Les Contamines Montjoie.
We’ll have the pleasure to catch breathtaking views of the South-West side of Mont-Blanc. If the conditions permit, we will ski up and down Les Dômes de Miage!
This ski tour is ideal if you travel to Saint Gervais and Les Contamines Montjoie (Haute Savoie) region between March and May. You’ll have the chance to live a unique mountain experience, far away from the crowd.
The start of the tour takes place in the ski resort of Les Contamines. 2 nights will be spent in mountain huts, at Refuge de Tré la Tête first and then Les Conscrits. The breakfasts and dinners will be take in the huts, the lunches, in the mountains.
You must have a good ski (with ski touring experience) and fitness level to go on this ski tour. You will go through some technical passes and peaks. Keep in mind you will be skiing in the backcountry and this implies some risks.
You’ll find below the program and the ski itinerary. These might be modified based on the snow and weather conditions, as well as your ski level. The safety of the group remains the top priority.
Ready for a great off-season ski adventure in the Alps? Then contact us now and let’s start planning the perfect ski touring trip for you!
Price includes
- Guiding fee
Itinerary
Day 1: Les Contamines to Tré la Tête hut
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 the south, at the foot of l’Aiguille de Roselette. From there, we will put the skins to go up Le Col de la Cicle (2377m) or Col de la Fenêtre. We will ski down on la Balme and le Nant Borrant (1452m), and then up the Tré la Tête refuge (1970m). +350m, -925m, +518m
Day 2: Tré la Tête to Les Conscrits
We will leave the refuge and go up to Col des Chasseurs (2720m) via the Tré la Tête glacier. We will then ski down towards the Conscrits mountain hut (2602m). +950m, -320m
Day 3: Les Dômes de Miage
We will go up Les Dômes de Miage (3670m). This tour is really amazing. The way up is fantastic as well as the ski down. We’ll enjoy breathtaking view : Aiguille de Tré-la-Tête, Mont-Blanc and Aiguille de Bionnassay. We will then go down to les Contamines. +1068m, -2460m
About the guide
E-S Adventure Guides
4.9
(250)
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
Adah
Wonderful! Leo was a great guide!
Elena
He was great at making plans before our booked date and during improvising what to do when the routes we wanted to do were taken. He listened to my goals and helped me reach everyone of them!
Meredith
Great experience! Booking was simple, Ann-Laure customized the trip to my experience and interests, and Louis was a patient and helpful guide. I had a wonderful time!
Noé
Super journée avec Jérémie qui nous a fait découvert Fontainebleau et qui a été de très bon conseil ! Merci !
Julie
Mauvais communication concernant le moment demandé, rien de grave mais cela a changé notre programme en dernière la minute. A part ça, contact rapide et réactif.
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