Les 3 Vallées ski: 6-day freeriding initiation course
Join France Mountain Guides for this exciting, scenic, and informative 6-day Les 3 Vallées ski touring adventure for beginners. Learn new off-piste skiing skills and hone existing ones, all while checking out the pristine slopes of the French Alps.
Group
Alps
6 Days
Feb, Mar
High
Beginner
Highlights
- Enjoy the stunning scenery of the French Alps.
- Learn new off-piste skiing skills and hone existing ones.
- Ski in the exceptional resorts of Val Thorens, Courchevel and Les 3 Vallées.
Description
Sprawling over four different valleys and 18.5 square kilometers (7.1 square miles), heading on a Les 3 Vallées ski touring adventure is a great way to learn the sport!
Situated near France’s eastern border with Italy, Les 3 Vallées boasts hundreds of kilometers of mountain trails to explore and plenty of stunning views out over the picturesque French Alps.
Over the course of our 6 days together, we’ll do our best to see as much of the area as we can, learning all the necessary skills and techniques to successfully freeride along the way.
Expect to do a bit of uphill climbing on skis before plummeting back down routes of varying difficulty levels in Val Thorens, Courchevel and Les Ménuires.
The course will begin with some basic warm ups and, in a relaxed environment, we will go over proper off-piste skiing techniques. As we go, we’ll put these skills to the testing, honing and improving them each day.
By the end of the week, you will be ready to take on many different types of off-piste trails and be well-positioned for a long and fulfilling life of off-piste skiing.
So what are you waiting for? Book now for this 6-day Les 3 Vallées ski touring adventure for beginners!
If you like the look of this trip then I think you may also enjoy my 6-day introductory ski touring course in La Grave and Serre Chevalier!
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
- Mountain guide expenses
- Harness
- Avalanche equipment
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 1: Warm up day
After meeting up at a pre-determined location, we will transfer to Les 3 Vallées, go over how to use all the equipment and make our first off-piste run.
Day 2: Val Thorens
We will spend the day climbing up some ridge lines at Val Thorens and freeride skiing back down to the valley below.
Day 3: Courchevel
We will spend the day skiing some of the off-piste routes in Courchevel.
Day 4: Les Ménuires
We will spend the day checking out Les Ménuires and skiing some great routes, putting our skills to the test.
Day 5: Val Thorens
We will return to Val Thorens for some more freeride skiing.
Day 6: Courchevel
We will conclude the trip by heading back to Courchevel and doing some more skiing before returning to our starting point.
Details
More info
Please contact us for a complete equipment list.
Equipment you will need to bring
Water bottle
Backpack
Helmet
Poles
Ski equipment
Sunglasses
Goggles
Climbing skins
About the guide
France
5.0
(1)
Discover the thrill of the untouched wilderness with our team of certified mountain guides, specializing in freeride skiing, off-piste adventures, ski touring, and hut-to-hut hiking tours. Based in France, we bring decades of experience navigating iconic alpine regions like Mont Blanc, La Grave, and beyond.
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