Vallée Blanche guided skiing from Courmayeur
Embark on an extraordinary glacier descent from Punta Helbronner to Chamonix, skiing the legendary Vallée Blanche — a true high-mountain journey accessible to intermediate skiers and guided by a UIAGM-certified professional.
Private
Alps
1 Day
Jan - May
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- Ski through one of the Alps’ most spectacular glacier landscapes, from Punta Helbronner to Chamonix.
- Experience a unique cross-border high-mountain adventure, starting in Italy and ending in France.
- Suitable for intermediate skiers with parallel technique on red runs — no glacier experience needed.
Description
An Iconic Descent Through the Heart of the Alps
Few ski descents in the world can match the majesty, accessibility, and sheer atmosphere of the Vallée Blanche. Starting in Courmayeur, Italy, this one-day guided trip begins with a ride on the Skyway Monte Bianco to Punta Helbronner (3,466 m) — a futuristic cable car that sets the tone for the adventure ahead.
From there, you’ll step into a world of glaciers, towering peaks, and open alpine spaces, descending nearly 2,000 vertical meters over approximately 20 kilometers into Chamonix, France. The terrain is glacial but not technically difficult, making it one of the few high-alpine experiences accessible to intermediate-level skiers with solid technique and a sense of adventure.
As described by Roberto, “It’s more than a ski descent — it’s a true journey into the heart of the high mountains.”
Note: The descent may end directly in Chamonix or, depending on snow coverage, require a short train ride on the Montenvers rack railway to reach the town. A bus return through the Mont Blanc tunnel brings you back to Courmayeur by afternoon.
Ready to ski one of the most extraordinary glacier routes in the world? Send us a request to reserve your spot on this iconic descent.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
Price details
- > Included:
- Certified UIAGM mountain guide
- Avalanche beacon (ARVA)
- Harness and alpine safety equipment
- > Not Included:
- Skyway Monte Bianco lift ticket
- Montenvers train ticket (if needed) — approx. €24
- Return bus from Chamonix to Courmayeur — approx. €15
- Lunch/snacks
- Insurance
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 1: Vallée Blanche descent
- Morning meeting in Courmayeur at the base of the Skyway Monte Bianco
- Cable car ascent to Punta Helbronner (3,466 m)
- Safety briefing and glacier equipment fitting (ARVA, harness, etc.)
- Descent of the Vallée Blanche glacier route with UIAGM-certified guide
- Snack or picnic lunch en route (not provided unless specified)
- Arrival in Chamonix; return via Montenvers train if snow conditions don’t allow full ski descent
- Bus return to Courmayeur through the Mont Blanc tunnel
Details
More info
- In case of insufficient snow on the lower part of the route, the Montenvers train (€24) may be needed (not included)
- Price does not include the Skyway cable car ticket to Punta Helbronner
- Price does not include the return bus from Chamonix to Courmayeur (€15)
- The guide provides ARVA, harness, and any necessary glacier safety equipment
Equipment you will need to bring
Ski clothing suitable for high alpine conditions
Helmet
Off-piste skis or ski touring equipment
Ski boots and poles
Backpack
Water, snacks/lunch
Sunscreen and sunglasses
Warm gloves and extra layers
FAQs
Is this trip suitable for beginners?
No — you need to ski confidently with parallel turns on red runs.
Do I need glacier experience?
No, the guide handles safety and provides all necessary equipment.
Is return transport included?
No — the Montenvers train (€24) and Chamonix–Courmayeur bus (€15) are not included in the base price.
About the guide
Roberto “Rouge” Rossi & Guides’ Team
4.9
(39)
Mountain Guide
Roberto “Rouge” Rossi, born on 24/02/1976 in Turin, forms the Mountain Passion guide team with Filippo, Federica and Riccardo. If I’m unavailable to guide you, one of them will take care of you.
I graduated in Biology, and I'm a Mountain Guide since 2003, and Guide Instructor since 2007.
I'm enthusiastic for all that is mountains and verticality, practice 360-degree mountaineering, with a large number of climbs along the entire Western Alpine arc where I've made all kinds of climbs and on all terrains, with a predilection for Mont Blanc. However, I did not neglect the extra-European mountains by making extra-European and European trips and expeditions including Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, Patagonia, Himalaya, Pakistan, Morocco, Kenya, Norway, Spain, Japan, Canada, USA.
I now divide my days between Cervinia and Chamonix, and I'm a great lover of high mountain climbing and steep skiing, among which the descents of the North of Lyskamm, of the East and of the South of Monte Rosa, of the North of Aiguille du Midi along different itineraries and east of the Matterhorn. I'm also a trainer for work at height with access and positioning systems using ropes and for third category fall protection PPE.
I collaborate with specialized magazines in the sector (ALP, Planetmountain) and am a consultant for Montura, Scarpa, ATK, Kæstle, Edelweiss, ARVA, BLUE ICE.
Languages
Italian | French | English
Certificates
IFMGA
What people are saying about Roberto “Rouge” Rossi & Guides’ Team
Benjamin
Roberto was absolutely amazing helped us get comfortable moving on exposed terrain showing us tips too. Definitely recommend him for a trip he put lots. Of effort into making it a good time
Carin
Francesco was friendly, calm, and very patient. Very much appreciated it!
Emrik
Amazing, would recommend for everyone.
alex
Perfect guidance. We were having trouble with getting a taxi to the lift station, one of them already had passengers and tried to pick us up when there was no space for everyone which was frustrating. Roberto kindly picked us up and managed to get everything going on time. On the route itself he made sure that everything was safe before we set off on the difficult parts of the climb. Overall great knowledge of the route, and made the experience very fun. Just ensure you're properly fit for this climb and are comfortable with climbing on very exposed and narrow passages, as some moves are not only nerve-wracking but physically demanding due to altitude. I would reccomend prior acclimatisation before this climb.
Zygimantas
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