Schedule: approximately 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Elevation gain: +300 m to +800 m depending on the group and conditions
Total duration: 6 to 7 hours, including breaks
Meet your guide in the early morning for an introduction to the equipment and safety instructions (use of the avalanche beacon, movement techniques, kick turns).
The ascent is done at a steady pace on a route suitable for beginners, alternating forest sections, bowls, and wide snow-covered areas.
The guide shares advice on managing effort, reading the terrain, and finding the best track.
A friendly picnic at altitude offers a chance to recharge while enjoying views of the Mont Blanc massif.
The afternoon is dedicated to the descent: learning the right reflexes on ungroomed snow, enjoying the glide, and experiencing your first feelings of freedom.
Return to the valley in the afternoon, followed by a debrief, discussion of the techniques covered, and advice for progressing further.
The guide may modify the program depending on the weather conditions, mountain conditions, and the participants’ level.
Example days
Routes vary depending on snow conditions, weather, and the group’s level.
Each day, your guide selects the best area to ensure learning and enjoyable skiing.
Here are a few examples of typical introductory outings around Les Contamines-Montjoie:
Col de la Fenêtre 2245m – Contamines Nature Reserve
A great objective for discovering ski touring, starting from the lifts in Les Contamines. Possibility of making a beautiful loop with a lunch break at the Refuge des Prés for a friendly moment, followed by the descent to Notre-Dame de la Gorge.
Elevation change: +300 m / –300 m to –1000 m
Rochers des Enclaves 2,467 m – Contamines Nature Reserve
A beautiful loop starting from the ski lifts, with rolling terrain and a gradual ascent. A superb viewpoint between Mont Blanc and the Beaufortain.
Elevation change: +500 m / –500 m to –1200 m
Col de Véry – Mont de Vorès, 2,066 m – Megève
Starting from La Leutaz in Megève or from the Contamines-Hauteluce ski area. A beautiful viewpoint with gentle slopes, ideal for initiation and learning to ski in all types of snow.
Group outings: every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Private outings: every day
Directly on our website, by phone, or by email.
Maximum 6 people per guide.
Group outings are guaranteed with a minimum of 4 participants.
You will be supervised by a mountain guide.
This introductory outing is designed for good skiers in good physical condition who already have some off-piste experience.
No ski touring experience is required, but you must be comfortable in all types of snow and aware of the high-mountain environment: cold, physical effort, altitude, and natural hazards.
The guide adapts the outing to the conditions and to the group’s level to ensure enjoyment and learning.
Price for the group option:
€130 per person
Prices for private options:
1–2 people: €435
3–4 people: €470
5–6 people: €505
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 ski attachment
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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