Les Contamines and Megève guided ski touring
Experience some amazing ski touring opportunities in Les Contamines Montjoie and/or Megève (Haute Savoie) together with one of the certified guides on our team!
Alps
+1 Day
Jan - Apr, Dec
Intermediate
Intermediate
Description
Ski touring means freedom and fun in wild places. Many think this winter/spring activity is not accessible for skiing amateurs. They are wrong! Be guided by a professional and live a unique experience away from the crowd, in Les Contamines or Megève.
You can go ski touring for ½ or a full day with one of our local guides. The program and itinerary will be defined based on your experience. If you are a beginner, a ½ day could be a good start in order to get the basics and learn how to use the ski touring equipment. For the more experienced ski tourers, you’ll be leaving for the day and explore the wild places of the mountain range.
Several ski tour options are possible. These will depend on the time you have, your experience, and the weather/snow conditions. You’ll find some suggestions here below.
1/2 day guided ski touring in Les Contamines
You’ll start from the hamlet of Baptieu in Les Contamines-Montjoie towards Auberge of Colombaz and the chalets of Combettes. You’ll be going up for 2 hours and ski up 400 meters. This is one of several options. You’ll have the chance to taste the delicious pie at l’Auberge.
Guided ski touring day in Les Contamines
You won’t have much positive gain and you’ll enjoy some nice downhill skiing. We will take the ski lift in the Village of Les Contamines. From the top of Roselette ski lift (2115m), we will start skiing down towards south, at the foot of l’Aiguille de Roselette. From there, we will put on skins to go up to Le Col de la Cicle (2377m) or Col de la Fenêtre. We will ski down on la Balme and le Nant Borrant (1452m).
Guided ski touring day in Megève
This day is ideal to get started with ski touring and enjoy breathtaking views. We will start either from Jaillet, either from Combloux from where we take the ski lift. We will put the skins and go up to Petite Croisse Baulet at 2000 meters high. The itinerary goes through forests and glades. The higher we go the more beautiful the views are. From the summit, we can go to Grand Croisse Baulet (2300m) for an additional 1 ½ hour with no additional technical challenges. We will have an amazing skiing itinerary down to Gietaz (1200m). We will get back to the starting point, either with the ski lift, either going off-piste skiing. It’s a great ski touring program that can be adapted based on the level of the participants.
So, are you ready for an exciting ski touring adventure in the Alps? Then contact us now and let’s start planning the perfect itinerary to suit your preferences and needs!
Send us a booking request and let’s start planning your backcountry skiing day.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
Meeting point
About the guide
E-S Adventure Guides
4.9
(341)
Gauthier and the E-S Adventure Guides Team work with a trusted network of certified mountain guides, leaders, and rock climbing instructors (including Ann-Laure, Christophe, Ivan, Leo, Nolwenn, Willy, and others) to offer high-quality guided outdoor experiences in France and Belgium.
From bouldering in Fontainebleau to via ferrata and rock climbing around Dinant and Namur, each experience is led by an experienced local professional who knows the area inside out and adapts the day to your level and expectations.
Gauthier manages the booking process. He'll be helping you choose the right experience and ensuring everything is organized smoothly. Once your booking is confirmed, you’ll be connected directly with your guide to finalize the details and prepare your adventure together.
Whether you’re looking to discover outdoor climbing for the first time or build your skills in iconic locations across France and Belgium, the E-S Adventure Guides Team ensures a safe, personalized, and enjoyable experience.
Languages
| Italian | French | English
Certificates
UIMLA | UIAGM | IFMGA | DEJEPS | SNAPEC
What people are saying about E-S Adventure Guides
Rob
Rachel
We had a great time bouldering with Léo who was really enthusiastic and encouraging, and who selected a good range of boulders to suit our different strengths whilst still being challenging. Would definitely recommend this as a great way to get introduced to outdoor bouldering at Fontainebleau.
Ruth
Willy was a brilliant instructor and guide. He took us on the Pont a Lesse beginners via ferrata, then onto a slightly harder section, and finally a short top-roped climb. We climbed with our 10 and 12 year olds and he was brilliant and making sure they followed all the safety rules, gave them good advice and on a particularly tricky vertical section, used a top rope for extra security. He was really encouraging and great company. He communicated well beforehand and his English was excellent. He also used to be a photographer before he became a climbing instructor, and he took some fabulous photos which he shared with us afterwards. We had a fantastic time and I would definitely recommend going on a trip with him.
Denis
Willy est un très bon guide. Il nous a conseillé une via ferrata plus compliquée et mieux adaptée à notre niveau avant le départ, ce qui était bien vu de sa part. Il nous a guidé sans nous tenir par la main afin de nous laisser notre autonomie et a prit plein de photos de notre ascension.
Oak
Ivan was aan excellent guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the area, very friendly and approachable. He tailored the day to our experience and gave us loads of great tips to increase our enjoyment and improve our skills. I would highly recommend a day's bouldering with Ivan.
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