Chamonix Ski Touring Initiation Program
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Join the certified guides at Azimut Montagne on an unforgettable 6-day Chamonix ski touring adventure and discover the world-famous Vallée Blanche, the Aiguille Rouge, the Argentière Glacier and other top spots in the region. This is an ideal program for adept skiers looking to get started in ski touring.
Group
Alps
6 Days
Feb - Apr
High
Beginner
Highlights
- Enjoy a unique ski touring program in the Chamonix-Mont Blanc region.
- Discover the famous Vallée Blanche and Argentiere glacier in the Alps.
- Join a group of friendly guides and skiers and share an exciting week together.
Description
Are you an adept skier looking to take the first steps in ski touring? Then join us on this 6-day Chamonix ski touring adventure and we will take you to some of our favorite places.
Chamonix-Mont Blanc is a renowned winter sports destination in the French Alps. On this 6-day program, we will visit some of its most emblematic spots including the Vallée Blanche, the Aiguille Rouge, the Argentiere glacier, and other amazing locations that are perfect for skiing. We will have a minivan at our disposal to drive to the different places that we will visit each day and we will also use the lift systems to access some of the spots where we will ski. You can find a detailed itinerary below.
Keep in mind that although this is a beginner ski touring program, you will need a red/black level in alpine skiing. Furthermore, you will need to have an adequate fitness level in order to spend 3 to 4 hours per day out on the slopes. Positive elevations can be between 300m and 1000m/day. Of course, we will be there to help and guide you, but please keep in mind that if you do not have the required level, the guide may ask you to leave the group for the well-being of the whole group. Do not hesitate to ask us if you have any doubts!
So, are you ready for an unforgettable Chamonix ski touring experience? Then contact us now and let’s plan an unforgettable adventure in the French Alps!
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome and warm-up
Reception at the Bossons train station (Taconnaz), at our hotel or in Chamonix then departure with our minibus.
You will meet with the guide and depart to the Tour station. On this first day, we will set up, and distribute the equipment. Ski day in resort and off-piste, to get up to speed: assessment of each person’s level, learning and / or revision of safety techniques, small drop in seal skins to start to see how it works. At the end of the afternoon, transfer to our accommodation.
Deniv + 50 / -1500m
Meals included this day: Picnic – Dinner
Accommodation included this day: lodging
Day 2: ski touring at Col des Terrasses
Franco-Swiss day on the program, after a short transfer at the foot of Lac d’Emosson, we will go up a long wild valley to Col des Terrasse (2648m). The descent promises to be beautiful and easy, perfect for perfecting the technique.
Drop +/- 800m
Meals included this day: Breakfast – picnic – dinner
Accommodation included this day: lodging
Day 3: Aiguilles Rouge
Transfer to the Flègère cable car for a great day in the mountains. We slide quietly to the Col de Crochues to continue with a very beautiful loop route to the village of Le Buet. After a small beer (optional but recommended), we will return by train to Chamonix. Depending on the motivation of the group, the possibility of enjoying the Chamonix Terms after the day of ski touring.
Drop + 700 / – 1100m
Meals included this day: Breakfast – picnic – dinner
Accommodation included this day: lodging
Day 4: Valle Blanche
Departure for the mythical white valley. Day of off piste skiing in all snow and discovery of skiing on glaciers depending on conditions.
We will walk in the middle of the glaciers to the Col d’Enves, in an impressive high mountain atmosphere.
Meals included this day: Breakfast – picnic – dinner
Accommodation included this day: lodging
Elevation + 400 / – 2200m to -3000m depending on the snow cover.
Day 5: Col des Autannes (2777m)
Departure for the Vallorcine ski lifts, we use the ski lifts to gain altitude, a nice descent due south before putting the skins on for the Col des Autannes (2777m).
Meals included this day: Breakfast – picnic – dinner
Accommodation included this day: lodging
Deniv + 650m / -1500m
Day 6: Argentiere glacier
Short transfer to the Grands Montets ski lifts, we then access the Argentière glacier, to the Col du Tour Noir an impressive panorama at the foot of these large rock faces, what a foot to ski here. A long descent awaits us to end this week in style. Separation at the end of the afternoon, in Chamonix or Les Houches.
Drop + 900m / -2300m
Meals included this day: Breakfast – picnic
Equipment you will need to bring
Crampons
Backpack
Helmet
Poles
Ski equipment
Goggles
Avalanche eqmnt
Climbing skins
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