The day before – Welcome in Saint-Gervais
Meet at 6:30 p.m. at the guides’ office to meet your hiking guide and prepare for the trip.
Day 1 – Col de la Fenêtre (2245 m)
Departure from Les Contamines-Montjoie by gondola, then an off-piste descent toward the Bolchu sector. Ascent toward the Col de la Fenêtre (or the Col de la Cicle depending on the group’s level). Descent facing Mont Blanc to the Refuge des Prés.
In the afternoon, avalanche transceiver workshop and basic techniques led by the guide.
Elevation gain: +300 to 600 m / -300 to 600 m – 4 to 5 hours of activity.
Day 2 – Discovery day
After breakfast, departure for a new tour depending on conditions: Col de la Cicle, Jovets Lakes, or Col du Bonhomme. Return to Notre-Dame de la Gorge via the Balme and Nant Borrant huts.
Elevation change: +400 to 600 m / -1200 m – 6 to 7 hours of activity.
The guides may adjust the program according to the weather, mountain conditions, and the participants’ level.
This two-day introductory ski touring course is designed for skiers wishing to discover a new way of experiencing the mountains in winter.
Between forests, alpine meadows, and high alpine basins, the route offers an exceptional panorama of the Mont Blanc range and the Beaufortain peaks.
The progressive approach allows you to grasp the fundamentals of ski touring: handling climbing skins, managing your effort, reading the terrain, and enjoying the descent on untouched snow.
The recently renovated Refuge des Prés offers a welcoming stopover where you share a hot meal and a night in the heart of the snow-covered mountains.
An ideal trip to build confidence, learn the right techniques, and experience the freedom of ski touring in an authentic mountain setting.
Group trips every Saturday and Sunday from December 27 to April 18.
Private trips: daily from mid-December to late April, depending on conditions and hut availability.
Directly on our website or using the dated and signed registration form, accompanied by a 40% deposit and any optional insurance fees. The balance must be paid 60 days before departure.
Maximum 6 people per guide. Group departures guaranteed from 4 participants. You will be supervised by a mountain guide.
For strong skiers in good physical condition with prior off-piste experience. Feel free to contact us if you are unsure about the required level.
You will be travelling on an unmarked high-mountain route and must be aware of the dangers inherent to this activity (avalanches, very low temperatures, etc.).
Collective package price:
€490 per person (departure guaranteed from 4 participants)
Private rates:
1 participant: €1320 per person
2 participants: €750 per person
3 participants: €595 per person
4 participants: €510 per person
5 participants: €460 per person
6 participants: €410 per person
The price includes
The price does not include
Repatriation
Having “assistance–repatriation” insurance is mandatory to take part in our trips: it must cover you in high mountains for search and rescue by helicopter. If you do not have “assistance–repatriation” insurance, we can provide one at a rate of €5/day.
Cancellation
We also offer optional “cancellation” insurance at a rate of €12/day. This insurance does not take into account the sporting nature of our trips. It must be purchased at the time of registration to take effect.
As a reminder, cancellation insurance covers you from the moment you register until the start of your trip if something happens and you cannot attend. We apply cancellation fees as specified on our registration form and in our terms of sale. These fees may be reimbursed by the cancellation insurance if your reason for cancelling is covered.
If you pay by credit card, feel free to check the insurance included with it.
As a reminder, in the event of cancellation you must file your claim with the insurer within 5 days of the accident or reason for cancelling, otherwise it will not be valid (then check whether the reason for cancellation is covered).
Insurance fees are non-refundable.
Technical equipment
Technical equipment is available for rent from our partners:
For Saint Gervais : blanc-sport-saintgervais.com/ www.unlimited-saintgervais.com,
For les Contamines : www.intersport-lescontamines.com/
Clothing
Essential accessories
Feel free to contact us if you need advice on physical preparation, gear selection, or organizing your trip.
You will meet the guides the day before departure at the Saint-Gervais Guides Office (43 rue du Mont Blanc, 74170 Saint-Gervais), located inside the tourist office in the village center, at 6:30 p.m. Please let us know if you cannot attend; the briefing can be done by phone.
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