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Ski Touring Adventures in Chamonix | Skibex

Earn Your Turns

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

Ready for Your Adventure?

Enquire about 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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Years Teaching Experience

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

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Happy Clients

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

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Average Rating

Consistently top-rated for expertise, passion, and making lessons memorable.

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Sophie B.

Google Reviews

"Outstanding experience with Skibex! Our instructor was incredibly knowledgeable about the mountain and made sure we felt safe while pushing us to improve. The personalized approach really made a difference."
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Jia Hui

Google Reviews

"Arthur was very patient with our whole family of beginners, including my mum who was skiing for the first time at over 60 years old. He explained everything clearly and gave us confidence on the slopes. We felt safe and had a wonderful time learning together."
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Helen T.

TripAdvisor

"Professional, punctual, and passionate about skiing. The instructor's enthusiasm was contagious and made the whole experience incredibly enjoyable."
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Fernando Moebus

Google Reviews

"Pierre was an excellent teacher for our very first day on skis. With great patience and encouragement he taught us the fundamentals and gave us confidence. By the end we were already skiing comfortably on green slopes."
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Jessica T.

TripAdvisor

"I was anxious and Theo was able to quickly ease my fears. He is warm, clearly very experienced, and helped me gain my confidence. All in all, the perfect ski school experience, and highly recommend both Skibex and Theo."
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Christina Yang

Google Reviews

"We've taken lessons with Charlie, Théo and Pierre and every one of them has been fantastic. They were patient, fun and very professional. Thanks to their guidance our whole family improved a lot and enjoyed the experience."
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Ella Maclellan

Google Reviews

"Louis was absolutely amazing as an instructor. In just three hours he gave each of us beginners individual attention, adapting the lesson to our progress. We left with big smiles and a lot more confidence."
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Chris M.

Google Reviews

"Exceptional service! The instructor was very flexible with our schedule and adapted to weather conditions perfectly. Made our family vacation truly memorable."
Ski touring landscape

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