Backcountry skiing with a guide in Verbier

Enjoy some of the best freeride and off piste skiing of Switzerland in Verbier, together with Gilbert or any other IFMGA mountain guide of his team.

Private

Alps

+1 Days

Jan - Apr, Dec

High

Intermediate

Description

Verbier in the Valais, is worldwide known for its freeride and off piste skiing. There are lift-assisted runs for skiers of just about any level: together with a IFMGA mountain guide, try the Mt Fort “backside”, Mt Gelé, Stairways to heaven… And who knows? You may just find yourself nailing the Bec des Rosses like those «extreme» guys on TV!

I’m a local mountain guide and I have lots of knowledge and expertise to help you enjoy the best powder snow.

If you aren’t ready for steep and deep powder, start slowly and learn off-piste skiing at your pace with our patient but fun mountain guides.

If you come in the Valais next winter and if you want to try skiing off the beaten tracks, please get in touch with me. I will arrange for you one or several days of guided off piste / freeride skiing in Verbier, with myself or with a mountain guide from our team.

You can also combine freeride with a bit of ski touring / backcountry skiing going into places were very few skiers go and enjoy great moments in the wilderness of the Valais region.

Heliskiing could also be an option and go together in some of the best skiing spots of the area like Trient, Petit Combin, Rosablanche or Pigne d’Arolla.

Price includes

- Guiding fee

Price details

Rental equipment and transportation are not included. Safety equipment is 50 CHF per person (ABS airbag, DVA, shovel, and probe).

Heliski prestige package:

Included:

- Guiding fee

- Transportation during the trip

- Helicopter drops as described

- Professional and verified Guides

- Online support 7 days a week

- Secure online payment

Not included:

- Transportation back to the hotel

The price also includes full safety equipment with ABS air-bag, transceiver, shovel, probe, and harness; transportation from your hotel to the heliplace and return from the bottom of the run to your hotel. // Please note there is a supplement per person for each extra heliski drop (2000 vertical meters). For 1 person 1000. For 2 people 500. For 3 people 340. For 4 people 320

FAQs

What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?

We understand that finding the perfect place to stay is an essential part of your adventure experience. To help you with this, we’ve curated a list of three highly recommended hotels that offer comfort, convenience, and a touch of local charm. These accommodations are well-suited for adventurers looking to relax and rejuvenate after an exciting day of exploration

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Switzerland Hotel du Rhone

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Switzerland Hotel Castel

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About the guide

-Gilbert

4.90

(14)

Mountain Guide

I have been the owner of the mountain guide office since 2004. My father was a mountain guide and I grew up in the Val d’ Hérens. I live now for many years in Verbier. I graduated from the l'école hôtelière de Lausanne in 1993 and then began my mountain guide training. Well travelled I have guided through the mountains of the Andes, the Himalayas, Alaska, Turkey and Greenland. I'm also a Swiss Snow Sports graduate and a dual paragliding pilot.

Languages

German | French | English

Certificates

IFMGA

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What people are saying about this trip

Dan

5.00

Gilbert was great company and found a really cool location despite difficult conditions off piste

Daniel

5.00

Cher Gilbert, Juste un petit mot pour vous remercier au nom de mon fils Axel pour cette merveilleuse journée que vous lui avez fait passer dans nos belles montagnes valaisannes. En plus avec un groupe sympathique, c’est une journée qui restera gravé dans sa mémoire avant qu’il ne reparte hier soir pour reprendre le cours de ses études. En vous réitérant mes remerciements, Meilleures salutations,

Michelle

5.00

Hi Gilbert, We are back home. We want to thank you once again. In our companies we are used to cooperate with profis and you are a real profesional. The last 3 days in Verbier were exciting, even demanding. Thank you very much and have a good and safe season!!!

Michelle

5.00

It was unreal thanks for a great day you guys are the best!! Can't wait to ski within you again!

Rachel

5.00

Hi Gilbert, I wanted to drop you and Cédric a thank you note. You have had a crazy patience with all my complicated wishes and you really helped making it happen. I really appreciated you help and it was a super great experience, something I will not forget. We felt extremely comfortable with your guidance and hopefully there will be a chance to go on another tour in the future. I am now officially addicted to the deep snow experience J. If you need a client statement from you on your website or anything, just let me know. Happy to do so. I can also post something on social media…. Cheers and thanks again!