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Annie
5.00
Vallée Blanche guided off-piste skiing day
Richard
5.00
Vallée Blanche guided off-piste skiing day
Given the fairly poor snowconditions the ride on Vallee Blanche was really good. Our guide Daniel was excellent with stories about every peak and decent. The kids also thought we had a great day!
Andreas Ezinga
5.00
6-day Altissima ski tour in Corsica
IMPORTANT COMMENT: the trip couldn\'t be made due to the weather. But both Cedric as the backoffice team has been extremely helpful in finding an alternative and solution. Finally we didn\'t go because of illness of 2 of the group. But definitely I will look for another trip next year.
Anton Wagtberg
5.00
1+ day Ski touring in Chamonix-Mont Blanc
Really happy with our guided off piste tour! Kyros took us places where other people hadn’t been skiing before, which was really nice.
Lilana Esteves
5.00
La Grave and Serre Chevalier 6-day ski touring initiation
Merci beaucoup à Manu et Antoine, nos deux guides, pour cette excellente semaine. Ils ont été aux petits soins et très professionnels: s\'assurant que chacun était en sécurité et profitait le plus possible de son séjour, de la montagne et de la bonne neige ;). L\'hébergement, à l\'hôtel Les Agneaux était aussi fantastique: nourriture faite maison, locale, chambres très confortables et propriétaire encore une fois aux petits soins. C\'était top!
Jason Euler
5.00
Off-piste skiing around Chamonix
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Matthew
5.00
La Grave and Alpe d’Huez freeride skiing
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Truls Krohg
5.00
Chamonix, Vallée Blanche guided off-piste skiing
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Janno
5.00
Vallée Blanche guided off-piste skiing day
Really cool journey!
Jordan
5.00
Vallée Blanche guided off-piste skiing day
Was a great experience. Daniel took us to great off piste locations and catered to our level of experience
Andrew
5.00
Vallée Blanche guided off-piste skiing day
Really great experience in Chamonix. Daniel was my guide, and he was wonderful. Friendly, personable, and seemed to genuinely care that we had a good time. Not only did he take us to some great spots, but he told us about others and gave us advice for subsequent days, and it made my whole weekend in Chamonix excellent. Highly recommended!
Harold du Roy
5.00
1+ day Freeride skiing in Meribel, Les 3 Vallées
Rien a redire sur organisation sauf qu il vaudrait mieux payer par journee que pre payer par personne vu qu on ne sait pas toujours a l avance combien il y aura de skieurs par famille lors de conges scolaires . A part cela top et bravo
Roland Jones
5.00
Chamonix, Vallée Blanche guided off-piste skiing
Kyros was excellent and professional! I had some delays getting my equipment in the morning, and he was more than flexible and capable of making sure I got what I needed. I would recommend him to anyone.
Thaddeus Briner
5.00
Chamonix, Vallée Blanche guided off-piste skiing
We very much appreciated Kyros’ professionalism and knowledge of the area. We’re fairly adept skiers but were not all that familiar with the mountaineering gear or protocol - Kyros was very thorough with his directions and making sure we were all safe. I had a 12 and 13 year old with me and he gave me a lot of confidence with his skills without being patronizing. ( Plus...he found us the goods!) We all had a great day. Happy to recommend him for or offer other intel.
Sean Myers
5.00
Vallée Blanche guided off-piste skiing day
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Ernst Barron
5.00
1+ day Ski touring in Chamonix-Mont Blanc
Kyros was a great guide and did a wonderful job over two days. I highly recommend him and think he\'s a great guide.
Katja Asumaa
5.00
1+ day Ski touring in Les Trois Vallées
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William
5.00
Vallée Blanche guided off-piste skiing day
Daniel was an excellent guide. He took my son to some places we would have never have gone and was able to find powder and some skiing terrain that he would not have found in the northeastern US where he typically skiis. Daniel\'s knowledge of the mountain was terrific. He worked with my 15 year-old as best as he could to get him comfortable with a stranger to the point where they communicated openly and shared personal stories. Daniel also made positive comments about my son\'s skiing abilities and about his conditioning which were encouraging. They seemed to really connect on a passion for skiing and my son\'s desire to return again to take on even more challenges with Daniel are strong. We highly recommend him.
Thibaut
5.00
Vallée Blanche guided off-piste skiing day
Ne pas hésiter à vivre cette fabuleuse expérience, un guide super vous encadre et vous fait découvrir ce lieu magique un niveau de ski correct seulement suffit pour découvrir ce lieu unique. Notre guide Daniel nous a fait partager sa passion et son amour de ces montagnes. Il nous a aussi fait part de ses expérience au milieu de ce paysage magique. A faire !
Delaney
5.00
Vallée Blanche guided off-piste skiing day
The Vallée Blanche tour was really incredible and our guide, Daniel, made sure we enjoyed our day. All in all, it was one of the highlights of our trip!
Ante
5.00
Vallée Blanche guided off-piste skiing day
This was absolutely the best day of our 7 day ski trip to Chamonix. It wouldn’t be the same without our guide Daniel who made us feel comfortable, welcome and most of all, safe. From the start to finish everything was perfectly planned and adjusted to our possibilities. It was not just skiing, there were times when genuine knowledge and skills were needed and Daniel showed his best. Nevertheless, he’s a kind of person you’d like to be friends with. While reading reviews about Vallée Blanche, I’ve noticed that some described this descent as a piece of cake, but in reality you should evaluate your fitness and skiing possibilities with your guide first. All in all, the scenery is spectacular, the whole experience unique and totally worth the money. Thank you Gauthier for smooth and proper communication before the experience! And thank you Daniel for everything!
Joe
5.00
Vallée Blanche guided off-piste skiing day
Had a great experience with my wife off-piste, highly recommended!
Mago Productions
5.00
Chamonix, Vallée Blanche guided off-piste skiing
Kyriakos was awesome! Very knowledgeable but didn’t push or feel like a lesson. If we asked a question he’d answer but we never felt like he was trying to teach. I was extremely happy with how we saw every other “group” going down more or less the same route and he brought us over to a spot that was untouched.
Mariel Mauss
5.00
1+ day Ski touring in Chamonix-Mont Blanc
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Ron Weiss
5.00
Freeride and Backcountry skiing in Val Thorens
Our guide Valerie was amazing. She knows the mountain extremely well and was able to take us to one run after another with fresh powder and first tracks. She pushed us hard, but also knew our limits. I highly recommend her! (And she is also an incredible and accomplished snowboarder).
Joe
5.00
Vallée Blanche guided off-piste skiing day
Had a great experience with my wife off-piste, highly recommended!
Audrey
5.00
Vallée Blanche guided off-piste skiing day
Très belle journée de ski dans un décor et des conditions magiques.
Trine
5.00
Vallée Blanche guided off-piste skiing day
The planned date was changed due to better snow conditions one day earlier and we felt like the Guide, Daniel, understood what conditions we would appreciate. Daniel took us out on this amazing trip down Vallee Blanche, on perfect snow and told us stories about the area and all the visible peaks we could see from our line.
Thinaut
5.00
Vallée Blanche guided off-piste skiing day
Ne pas hésiter à vivre cette fabuleuse expérience, un guide super vous encadre et vous fait découvrir ce lieu magique un niveau de ski correct seulement suffit pour découvrir ce lieu unique. Notre guide Daniel nous a fait partager sa passion et son amour de ces montagnes. Il nous a aussi fait part de ses expérience au milieu de ce paysage magique. A faire !
Lyndall
5.00
Vallée Blanche guided off-piste skiing day
Gauthier organised a very highly experienced mountain guide, Daniel, who was IFMGA qualified, to look after me on the day. Gauthier was friendly, had excellent english, and was totally professional and organised. Daniel guided me with professionalism and absolute safety. We became good friends in no time at all. I had a great day out in a safe but somewhat challenging environment. I would recommend Gauthier and his team to anyone looking for a safe but adventurous day out in Chamonix. My experience was personalised, adventurous, controlled and safe. I look forward to returning soon for another great day or days skiing in Chamonix with Gauthier and his team. Thank you.
Delaney
5.00
Vallée Blanche guided off-piste skiing day
The Vallée Blanche tour was really incredible and our guide, Daniel, made sure we enjoyed our day. All in all, it was one of the highlights of our trip!
Tommi Savola
4.00
Freeride and Backcountry skiing in Val Thorens
Explore share did very good job in finding a mountain guide group for me in Val Thorens. Smooth and quick communication.
Anthony Legh
5.00
La Vallée Blanche Guided Ski Tour
Edy was a fantastic guide, the entire trip was well organised, and we had a fantastic time. Thank you!
Xavier van Campenhout
5.00
1+ day Freeride skiing in Courchevel, Les 3 Vallées
Great 2 days of ski touring in the 3 Vallées with Aurélien. Strong professional, excellent snow tracker and very nice personality. Recommended! Very good support of Explore-Share team in the booking process.
Lauri Lunden
5.00
1+ day Ski touring in Chamonix-Mont Blanc
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Addie Conner
5.00
Mont Blanc, Alps, 2 Day Guided Ski touring Ascent
Francesco is awesome! Amazing guide. Highly skilled and a super nice guy. Recommended!
Matthew
5.00
Chamonix-Zermatt, the Haute Route ski tour
Claudio is an excellent guide who takes safety seriously. He is extremely knowledgeable and was able to judge our capabilities and pace our trips perfectly. We hired Claudio for a small group trip on two occasions in 2018 and 2019 and will go with him again in 2021 if we can. Our attempts at the Haute Route both failed after 4-5 days due to bad weather, but sooner or later we will complete it!
James Stratton
5.00
Chamonix, Vallée Blanche guided off-piste skiing
My Son and I we\'re absolutely delighted with our day out skiing the Vallee Blanche. Our guide Kyriakos was friendly, helpful and extremely professional. We really felt that we were being looked after by one of the best. Kyriakos also shared his knowledge of the route, the mountains and he even gave us some tips to improve our skiing. An absolutely fantastic experience that we will never forget.
Michele
5.00
1-day Off piste skiing in Chamonix, Vallee Blanche
Thank you Aurelien for your outstanding care, guidance and knowledge. Best day ever!
James Stratton
5.00
Chamonix, Vallée Blanche guided off-piste skiing
My Son and I we\'re absolutely delighted with our day out skiing the Vallee Blanche. Our guide Kyriakos was friendly, helpful and extremely professional. We really felt that we were being looked after by one of the best. Kyriakos also shared his knowledge of the route, the mountains and he even gave us some tips to improve our skiing. An absolutely fantastic experience that we will never forget.
Eric Nord
5.00
Ski touring and Freeride skiing in Les 3 Vallées
Jessy took good care of us. He contacted us in good time before our actual day. Super nice and skilled. We like to ski long days and so did Jessy. If we come back we will definetly contact Jessy again.
Lewis
4.00
Megeve, French Alps, Guided Off-Piste Skiing
Stephane was injured so arranged an alternative guide who was very good. When I booked the trip it was to do the Vallée Blanche. After I made the booking it was suggested that if that trip was not possible, we would do off-piste skiing in Megeve (where we were staying). The day was very good but it would have been better if I had been told before confirming my booking that the chances of doing the Vallée Blanch at that time of year were very low.
Anders Eriknauer
5.00
Megeve, French Alps, Guided Off-Piste Skiing
Excellent guide - Stephane has a unique knowledge of the area and we were in safe hands throughout the off piste tour - we can highly recommend Stephane Comte. Regards, Anders
Naho Sato
5.00
Off piste skiing in the Vallee Blanche, in Chamonix
He knows every detailed information so well..., and he advised the best course in consideration of my skiing technique and my wishes(such as would like to see good views, train the off piste skills...) He is very good guide !
Nicolas Vouilloz
5.00
Chamonix Guided Splitboarding Tour
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Louisien
5.00
La Grave and Alpe d’Huez freeride skiing
Parfois pince-sans-rire, Alex nous apporte toute sa sagesse dans son activité et n\'hésite pas à nous conseiller pour encore mieux en profiter.
Robin
5.00
La Grave and Alpe d’Huez freeride skiing
Sous ses airs sérieux et stricts, Alex possède une vraie expérience de la montagne et n’hésite pas à la partager. Il nous a permis de découvrir la montagne sous un nouvel angle et ce en toute sécurité.
Tony
5.00
Ski touring and Freeride skiing in Les 3 Vallées
An amazing few days of skiing, ski touring and glacier exploring with Jessy. Jessy is a true professional, always alert, safety conscious and tailoring his trips to the ability of his clients - making for a great, memorable experience. (Photos included!). I have been ski-touring with guides for 16 years and would definitely choose Jessy again and recommend him to others.
Noémie
5.00
La Vallée Blanche Guided Ski Tour
Superbe échappée aux pieds du Mont Blanc. Nous sommes partis du côté italien, ce qui évite la traversée d\'une arête un peu périlleuse. Il fait du moins s\'organiser pour le trajet jusqu\'au départ de la cabine (sensationnelle) et le retour depuis Chamonix. Elis nous a guidé avec beaucoup de prudence et d\'attention sur cette jolie balade. Nous avons été gâté par la météo qui nous a offert de faire une visite guidée avec Elis sur l\'histoire de l\'alpinisme de la région et découvrir la topographie des lieux. Magique !
Charles
4.00
La Vallée Blanche Guided Ski Tour
We spent a half day with Elis on the Vallée Blanche (from Courmayeur to Chamonix) where he guided us for a wonderful tour. I recommend Elis who was very keen on making us discover the breathtaking environment of La Vallée du Mont Blanc. Nice plus: Elis is taking pictures and send them to you afterwards.
No matter where you head in France for a backcountry skiing adventure, you are sure to be met with stunning scenery. From the rocky granite crags of the Pyrenees and the pristine Alpine lakes and valleys near Chamonix to the snow-capped mountains with distant sea views in Corsica, wherever you head in France, you won’t be left yearning for something more scenic.
Country Code:
+33
Currency:
Euro
Language:
French
Best time to visit:
December to April
What’s the weather like?
During the winter the average daily temperature hovers just below freezing. This warms to just above freezing during the spring. However, as you get higher up in altitude the temperature dips well below freezing into the summer. While the winter and spring months are drier than the summer, there is still plenty of fresh powder for you to enjoy. Temperatures are slightly warmer in Corsica than mainland France, but still offer plenty of snow at higher altitudes
How to get there:
This depends on where you’re headed. The Geneva International Airport (GVA) gets you closest to the French Alps. The Toulouse Blagnac International Airport (TLS) gets you closest to the Pyrenees. Arriving at the Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA) gets you closest to Corsica. Many guides will meet you at the airport here, but in the other two spots, you’re likely no need to arrange transport from the airport to your final destination. Public transport in France is efficient, easy to use and pretty cheap
France is a very diverse backcountry skiing destination. This means that there is plenty to do here, from single-day backcountry expeditions to multi-day and week-long trips too. In both the Alps and Pyrenees, you can also combine these trips with skiing in Switzerland and Italy or Spain too. This allows you to experience even more fantastic views and discover even more epic terrains. Many backcountry skiers choose to parlay their trip into a ski mountaineering expedition to the summit of Mont Blanc too. This requires no technical mountaineering skills, but a high level of physical fitness. The views from the top are well worth the effort. Pic du Midi in the Pyrenees, Aiguille in Chamonix and Monte Renoso in Corsica are also popular backcountry skiing targets
Gauthier was helpful and patient with my questions leading up to the trip. Our guide, Daniel, was fantastic. Very nice guy who had us feeling comfortable and confident. We loved doing the Valle Blanche and seeing the panorama at Brevent. Daniel catered our experience to fit the needs of our large group that had varying skill sets.