Join an IFMGA-certified guide of the Morzine-Avoriaz Guides Bureau for a guided backcountry skiing tour in the Portes du Soleil, for one or more days, enjoying amazing descents.
Private
Alps
+1 Day
Jan - May, Dec
High
Advanced
We invite you to join us on a backcountry skiing tour in the Portes du Soleil, a major winter destination in the Alps. We are based in Morzine, so we know this area like the back of our hands! We will take you on a discovery trip to hidden spots, searching for the best snow and the most amazing descents.
The Portes du Soleil (“the Doors of the Sun”) is one of the largest ski areas in the world, situated between Mont Blanc in France and Lake Geneva in Switzerland. It encompasses thirteen resorts (Châtel, Avoriaz, Morzine, Morgin, Les Crossets and Champery in France) and has about 200 lifts in total, spread over 14 valleys.
There is a microclimate in the area which generates a consistent snowfall. The ski season here starts in December at extends until May, depending on the snow condition.
We are not only experts on the Portes du Soleil terrain, but on the nearby resorts as well, such as Chamonix, Courmayeur, Verbier, or the Grand Massif. So, if you are looking to explore new places, we will show you around these great skiing destinations.
If you want to join us for one or several days in the Portes du Soleil area, just send us a request. Book your trip and get ready for an amazing skiing tour!
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EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Skis suitable for off piste-skiing Rucksack Shovel and probe (eventually)
Backpack
Ski equipment
Avalanche eqmnt
Mountain Guide
The Guides in the Morzine-Avoriaz Guides Bureau are trained by the Ecole Nationale des Sports de Montagne (ENSA) in Chamonix and certified by IFMGA.
Whether during the summer or during the winter, the guides in our team (Sebastien, Guillaume, Patrick and Guillaume) will lead you as you discover the Portes du Soleil or the mountains in the Mont Blanc range.
We offer mountaineering, skiing, rock climbing, hiking and mountain biking programs all over France and abroad. Don´t hesitate to contact us!
Languages
French | English
Certificates
SNGM | UIMLA | IVBV | UIAGM | IFMGA
Man
Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!
Maxine
Luis Silva was a great climbing guide and belayer! He taught me how to do moves that were difficult and encouraged me to try routes that were challenging for me! Because of his encouragement, I managed to complete these routes! I really enjoyed the climbs and completed 8 routes in the Sesimbra/Azoia area. The weather was perfect, no direct sun and cool enough to enjoy the climbs. Explore-Share made booking an outdoor climbing experience in Lisbon extremely easy. Luis, our guide, was fantastic, and the platform’s organization was flawless.
Valeriya
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Joshua
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