Meet in the early morning for an equipment check and a refresher on safety techniques (avalanche beacon, shovel, probe).
The ascent is done at a steady but sustained pace, with exercises on kick turns, track setting, and managing effort.
Your guide will teach you how to anticipate snow conditions, choose the best ascent line, and identify safe areas.
The meal or picnic at altitude offers a welcome break, with grandiose mountain panoramas.
In the afternoon, you put into practice descent techniques on varied snow: adapting your turns, managing the terrain, and reading the snowpack.
Return to the valley at the end of the day, with a personalized debrief to refine your skills.
Example days
Routes vary depending on weather and snow conditions. Here are a few examples of typical intermediate-level training days:
Tête de Monthieu – +1050 m
A beautiful ascent through the forest, followed by steeper slopes leading to a magnificent wild viewpoint at the foot of the Dômes de Miage.
Aiguillette des Houches – +1000 m
A wild route offering a magnificent panorama of the Mont Blanc range. A varied descent alternating bowls, clearings, and wide open slopes.
Col de la Cicle 2,377 m – +400 to +600 m
A beautiful classic loop starting from the lifts in Les Contamines. Descent toward Notre-Dame de la Gorge, or re-ascent to the Col de la Fenêtre to return to the ski area. A small elevation gain, but superb slopes — sometimes fairly steep — and a magnificent viewpoint.
Tête de Combaz – +1250m
A beautiful summit facing the Mont Blanc massif, with a fairly long ascent through varied slopes that are superb to ski.
Group option: every Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Private option: every day
Directly on our website, by phone, or by email.
A maximum of 4 people per guide.
Departure guaranteed for the group option with a minimum of 3 participants.
You will be guided by a high mountain guide.
This day is intended for advanced skiers in good physical condition, capable of handling an elevation gain of 900 to 1,300 m and comfortable in all snow conditions.
Some prior ski touring experience is recommended.
You will be traveling on unmarked high-mountain routes, sometimes exposed to natural conditions (wind, cold, avalanche risk).
The guide adapts the itinerary to the day’s conditions to combine enjoyment, performance and safety.
Price for the group option:
€150 per person
Prices for the private options:
1–2 participants: €435
3–4 participants: €470
The price includes
The price does not include
Insurance is not included; you must have liability insurance to take part in these outings.
We recommend being covered by rescue, assistance, and repatriation insurance. If you do not have one, we can direct you to specialized providers (approximately €5 per day).
Backpack (30 to 40 L) with a ski-carrying system
Light ski touring skis with compatible skins and ski crampons
Ski touring boots
Poles with large snow baskets
Avalanche beacon, shovel, probe
Equipment available for rent:
Saint-Gervais : blanc-sport-saintgervais.com / unlimited-saintgervais.com
Les Contamines : intersport-lescontamines.com
Breathable base layers, fleece, Gore-Tex®-type jacket and pants
Down jacket or warm jacket for breaks
Beanie, neck gaiter, warm gloves + thin gloves
Category 4 sunglasses and ski goggles
Water bottle or thermos (minimum 1.5 L)
The exact meeting point is communicated the day before by the guide, depending on snow conditions.
Outings take place mainly in Saint-Gervais or Les Contamines-Montjoie, on routes selected for their beauty and accessibility.
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