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Ski Touring - Backcountry skiing adventures in the French Alps

Ski Touring Mont Blanc - Private Instructors

Discover the ultimate mountain experience with ski touring. Access untouched powder, stunning views, and remote peaks while learning essential mountain skills from our expert instructors.

Learn the Basics

Discover ski touring step by step, from using skins to efficient climbing techniques, with patient instruction for first-timers.

Build Your Skills

Improve your uphill and downhill technique, master kick turns, and gain confidence in managing different snow conditions.

Tailored Adventures

Whether you want a gentle introduction or a full-day tour, your instructor will design the experience around your fitness, goals, and motivation.

Explore More

Access hidden valleys and pristine snow far from the crowds, while enjoying the unique rhythm and freedom of ski touring.

Epic Routes

Aiguille Rouge Range

Aiguille Rouge Range

All levels

Top-ranked for backcountry skiing and easily accessible by cable car. Offers dozens of non-glaciated itineraries for varying levels of fitness and skill. Perfect for first-timers or more advanced ski tourers looking for a memorable day in the mountains.

Duration: 4-8 hours

Elevation gain: 350 m to 1,800 m

Les Contamines

Les Contamines

All Levels

A versatile ski touring area offering routes for beginners and more experienced tourers alike. Terrain ranges from gentle slopes to longer backcountry itineraries, ideal for full-day adventures.

Duration: 4–8 hours

Elevation gain: 300 m to 1,500 m

Le Tour

Le Tour

Beginner – Intermediate

A classic introduction route, perfect for a half-day outing to learn uphill techniques, descent control, and backcountry navigation. For those who feel confident, longer extensions are possible to explore further into the backcountry.

Duration: 2–5 hours

Elevation gain: 300 m to 1,200 m

What You Need to Know

Skill Level

You should be comfortable skiing off-piste in variable snow conditions.

No prior ski touring experience is required.

Lesson Focus

Learn how to use skins and bindings, practice efficient uphill techniques (like kick turns), and improve your downhill control on untracked terrain.

Sessions can be adapted for a gentle introduction or a more challenging tour.

Included

A fully qualified ski touring instructor for the day

Avalanche safety equipment (transceiver, probe, shovel)

Backpack to carry avalanche safety gear, water, snacks, and picnic

Local transportation when required

What to Bring

Ski touring equipment (skis, bindings, skins, ski crampons, poles)

Clothing layers: thin gloves/hat for the ascent and warm gloves/helmet/goggles for the descent

Valid lift pass if the tour starts from the lifts

Off-piste insurance

Options & Rates

Morning Session

Morning Session

9 am - 12 pm

from260

up to €340 depending on dates

  • 1-4 people included
  • +€15 per extra person (max 6)
  • Avalanche equipment included
Afternoon Session

Afternoon Session

1 pm - 4 pm

from260

up to €340 depending on dates

  • 1-4 people included
  • +€15 per extra person (max 6)
  • Avalanche equipment included
Full Day

Full Day

9 am - 4 pm

from500

up to €680 depending on dates

  • 1-4 people included
  • +€15 per extra person (max 6)
  • Avalanche equipment included

The rate for your dates

Select your travel dates.

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Low season
29 Nov - 19 Dec 2026 · 4 Apr - 17 Apr 2027
Half day
9-12 / 1-4 pm
260
Full day
9 am - 4 pm
500
Mid season
3 Jan - 6 Feb 2027 · 7 Mar - 3 Apr 2027
Half day
9-12 / 1-4 pm
280
Full day
9 am - 4 pm
540
School holidays & Christmas
20 Dec - 26 Dec 2026 · 7 Feb - 13 Feb 2027 · 21 Feb - 6 Mar 2027
Half day
9-12 / 1-4 pm
310
Full day
9 am - 4 pm
600
New Year
27 Dec 2026 - 2 Jan 2027
Half day
9-12 / 1-4 pm
330
Full day
9 am - 4 pm
640
Peak week
14 Feb - 20 Feb 2027
Half day
9-12 / 1-4 pm
340
Full day
9 am - 4 pm
680

Price per lesson for the whole group (1 to 4 people), +€15 per extra person up to 6.

Ready for Your Adventure?

Book your ski touring experience today, or get in touch to discuss the perfect route for your level.

Why Choose Our Ski Touring Adventures?

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Every instructor in our team has at least a decade of professional teaching behind them.

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Families, friends, and individuals who return year after year.

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