Splitboarding in France

France is a cultural and natural wonder, with its world famous cities giving way to the inspiring Pyrenees and Alps mountain ranges. Splitboarding is a memorable and exciting way to see the best of these renowned mountain ranges!

France is one of the most popular tourist destinations on earth, with millions of visitors each year exploring its cities, towns, villages and countryside to sample its cultural and gastronomical delights. The world-famous Pyrenees Mountains and French Alps tower majestically in the East and Southwest of the country, and nestled within these mountains are some of the most breathtakingly gorgeous and beautiful splitboarding locale’s in Europe, with unbeatable views out over the tranquil French countryside. Take a pick from our selection of splitboarding trips in France, and see why so many people fall in love with this amazing country!

Top splitboarding trips | France:

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Chamonix, Vallée Blanche guided off-piste skiing

Join Kyriakos, an IFMGA certified mountain guide, on an exciting one-day adventure off-piste skiing the Vallée Blanche in Chamonix, France.

1 day

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 125

4.50

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La Vallée Blanche Guided Ski Tour from Courmayeur

Join one of the IFMGA/UIAGM-certified local guides in the Peakshunter team on this Vallée Blanche 22 km long freeride skiing descent in the heart of the Mont Blanc massif, one of the most beautiful panoramas of the Alps.

1 day

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 160

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Vallée Blanche guided off-piste skiing day

Join an IFMGA-certified guide on this exciting Vallée Blanche off-piste ski descent, starting at the Aiguille du Midi. A great off-piste option in the Mont Blanc massif!

1 day

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 110

5.00

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Freeride and Backcountry skiing in Val Thorens

Join one of the IFMGA certified guides of La Maison des Guides Val Thorens for this amazing freeride & backcountry skiing program in the majestic slopes of Val Thorens.

1 day

Beginner

Fit

FromEUR 150

Join a group

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Chamonix-Zermatt Haute Route Ski Tour

Join an unforgettable Chamonix-Zermatt Haute Route ski tour with one of the IFMGA-certified guides in the Peakshunter team!

6 days

Any

FromEUR 1780

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Guided off piste snowboarding tour in Vallée Blanche

Enjoy one of the best places for off-piste snowboarding in the world! Explore Vallée Blanche with Elis, an IFMGA certified guide.

1 day

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 160

5.00

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Vallée Blanche Guided Off-Piste Ski Excursion

Join a certified guide for a day of exciting off-piste skiing in the beautiful Vallee Blanche area of France near the majestic Mont Blanc Massif.

1 day

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 100

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La Grave and Serre Chevalier 6-day ski touring initiation

A great ski touring initiation programme in the best spots in and around La Grave and Serre Chevalier, with a certified guide from the Azimut Montagne team. Learn the skills you need and go ski touring in one of the most beautiful locations in the Alps.

6 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 845

3.50

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Megeve, French Alps, Guided Ski Touring

Come and join Stephane, an IFMGA certified guide for a day of ski touring in the amazing Megeve ski resort in the Alps of France.

1 day

Beginner

Occasional

FromEUR 95

5.00

(8)

Ski touring and Freeride skiing in Les 3 Vallées

Enjoy ski touring and off-piste skiing in the best spots of Les 3 Vallées (Courchevel, Val Thorens, Les Ménuires, Méribel) and find the most amazing slopes and powder with a certified guide.

1 day

Any

FromEUR 80

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Off piste skiing in the Vallee Blanche, in Chamonix

Join Stephane, an IFMGA guide, on this Off piste skiing program in the Vallee Blanche and discover one of the most famous off-piste skiing spots in Chamonix.

1 day

Intermediate

Occasional

FromEUR 95

Classic ski tour from Chamonix to Zermatt

Travel the Haute Route with this classic Chamonix to Zermatt itinerary accompanied by IFMGA-certified mountain guide Renato.

6 days

Advanced

Extremely Fit

FromEUR 480

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La Grave and Alpe d’Huez freeride skiing

Hire a local IFMGA mountain guide to go skiing one or more days in La Grave-La Meije and Alpe d'Huez. Experience one of the best freeride terrains in Europe

1 day

Any

FromEUR 99

5.00

(1)

Ecrins and Piedmont Highlights Ski Touring Week

Join a certified mountain guide from the Azimut Montagne team on a great ski touring program in the Ecrins and Piedmont region in Italy.

6 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 845

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Getting the basics of ski touring in Chamonix

Getting the basics of ski touring in Chamonix. a 2-day trip with Sebastien, a IFMGA/UIAGM certified mountain guide

2 days

Any

FromEUR 90

5.00

(1)

Haute Route, Alps, 6 Day Guided Splitboarding Tour

Join IFMGA certified guide Renato on this 6 day splitboarding tour along the world famous Haute route across the Alps from Chamonix in France to Zermatt in Switzerland.

6 days

Advanced

Extremely Fit

FromEUR 550

5.00

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Ski touring and freeride in Chamonix

Enjoy the beautiful Mont Blanc range and other amazing spots around Chamonix for ski touring, freeride and splitboarding with IFMGA certified guide Romain.

1 day

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 60

5.00

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Chamonix Guided Splitboarding Tour

Join IFMGA certified mountain guide Romain for thrilling splitboarding tours, ski touring or freeriding in Chamonix for 1 or several days.

1 day

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 175

Off piste and ski touring in Alpe d’Huez

Enjoy the best snow in Alpe d'Huez in this exciting off piste and ski touring trip, together with an IFMGA Mountain Guide.

1 day

Any

FromEUR 99

3-day Heliboarding Safari from Zermatt to Chamonix

Join IFMGA/UIAGM certified mountain guide Gilbert on a heart-thumping heliboarding adventure from Zermatt to Chamonix in the Swiss Alps!

3 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromCHF 4150

6-day heliski safari from Zermatt to Chamonix

Join Gilbert, an IFMGA certified guide, on this 6-day heliski safari from Zermatt to Chamonix. Enjoy the best powder lines in the Alps with these Heli rides!

6 days

Intermediate

Occasional

FromCHF 6400

3-day heliski safari from Zermatt to Chamonix

Enjoy an intense 3-day heliski safari from Zermatt to Chamonix with Gilbert, an experienced IFMGA certified guide. Pick the best powder lines to ski down!

3 days

Intermediate

Occasional

FromCHF 4150

5.00

(1)

Guided Heliskiing from Val d’Isère

Enjoy some heliskiing and powder slopes during your stay in Val d'Isère. The best heliski spots include Valgrisenche, Ruitor, Miravidi and Bonneval sur Arc.

1 day

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 109

5.00

(1)

Freeride skiing guide in Val d’Isère and Tignes

Enjoy off the beaten tracks slopes and powder snow during your next stay in Val d'Isère or Tignes together with a certified guide from Top Ski/Powder We Go team!

1 day

Any

FromEUR 109

Chamonix-Zermatt splitboarding week via Haute Route

Tobias, an IFMGA certified mountain guide, will guide you from one paradise to another: Chamonix to Zermatt via Haute Route, on a whole week of splitboarding and excitement

8 days

Advanced

Fit

FromEUR 800

Tour des Periades (Chamonix) 1-day alpine splitboarding tour

Join one of the IFMGA-certified guides in the Peakshunter team on a splitboarding day along the scenic Periades route in Chamonix, in the stunning European Alps.

1 day

Intermediate

Occasional

FromEUR 200

Join a group

Chamonix-Zermatt Haute Route 6-day splitboarding tour

Join one of the IFMGA-certified guides in the Peakshunter team on a unique 6-day splitboarding tour along the Chamonix-Zermatt Haute Route, which crosses the Alps from France to Switzerland.

6 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 1780

Periades route Ski touring trip, Chamonix

Join one of the IFMGA-certified guides in the Peakshunter team on this Ski touring trip through the Periades route in Chamonix.

1 day

Intermediate

Occasional

FromEUR 200

5.00

(1)

Off piste and ski touring in Les 3 Vallees, France

Enjoy an exciting off-piste and ski touring trip in Les 3 Vallees, the largest ski area in the world, together with Raab.

1 day

Any

FromEUR 172

Off piste skiing in Vallée Blanche

Join Sebastien, an IFMGA certified guide, and experience 17 km of powder skiing in the famous Valée Blanche in Chamonix, in the beautiful French Alps.

1 day

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 70

4.50

(2)

Megeve, French Alps, Guided Off-Piste Skiing

Join IFMGA certified guide Stephane for a day of off-piste skiing lessons in the luxurious Megeve ski resort located in the heart of the French Alps.

1 day

Beginner

Occasional

FromEUR 110

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There are many reasons for choosing Splitboarding in France

France contains two of the most renowned and epic mountain ranges in Europe, the Alps and the Pyrenees. Both of these have gained a reputation as Winter outdoor activity mecca's, with splitboarding one such popular activity to indulge in. Popular spots such as Chamonix and the Jura Mountains have excellent splitboarding conditions, with the gorgeous surrounding scenery and countryside meaning splitboarding in France is a memorable experience.

Good to know:

Country Code

+33

Currency

Euro

Language

French

Best time to visit

December-March, when the weather is coldest and the snowfall heaviest

How to get there

Flights to Paris from all major international hubs, with Lyon, Marseille and Nice also well-served. Easy access to most of the country via car, bus or train from the rest of Europe

Weather

Weather varies greatly between regions: the northern cities and mountain towns have very cold winters (with heavy snowfalls on the mountains) and warm summers; while the coastal cities by the Mediterranean enjoy mild temperatures almost all year and very hot days during the summer season

More info about Splitboarding in France:

France is quite a large country, with a diversity of cultures, traditions and customs in different areas. The best big cities to arrive and leave from when not splitboarding include Paris, Lyon, Nice, Marseille and Toulouse. Some of the splitboarding can be challenging, so being in good shape and having a decent level of fitness before undertaking splitboarding trip will enhance your enjoyment of the activity. Temperatures can plummet in the mountainous regions, so make you sure you pack and wear appropriate clothing so as not to get caught out

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Find more splitboarding trips in France

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Splitboarding in the Hautes Alpes

Splitboarding in Val Thorens

Haute Route Splitboarding

Splitboarding in La Grave

Splitboarding in Val d’Isère

Splitboarding in La Clusaz

Splitboarding in Paradiski

Splitboarding in Vars-Risoul

Splitboarding in Vosges

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