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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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James L.

Google Reviews

"Outstanding instruction and great value for money. The equipment was top quality and the pickup service was super convenient. Highly professional team."
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Rachel K.

TripAdvisor

"First time skiing and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. The instructor was encouraging and helped me build confidence quickly. Definitely booking again!"
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Mark D.

Google Reviews

"My kids had an amazing time with their instructor. Very patient and fun approach that kept them engaged throughout the lesson. Highly recommended for families!"
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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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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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David K.

TripAdvisor

"Jo tailored the lesson to each of our abilities and we were skiing confidently by the end of the lesson. On our first day Jo spent two hours and at the end of the session we were all confident and ready for the mountain."
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Victoria Hollingsworth

Google Reviews

"It was the first time skiing for me and my three kids. Arthur was so supportive and patient, he even helped me get over my fear of chair lifts. Thanks to him we enjoyed every moment on the mountain."
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Gabriela Astolphi

Google Reviews

"Arthur is an exceptional instructor — calm, kind and incredibly experienced. In just five days I progressed more than in all my previous ski lessons combined. The whole booking process with Skibex was also easy and efficient."
Ski touring landscape

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