Off-piste and ski touring in Tarentaise
Explore Les Trois Vallées, Les Arcs and Val d’Isère–Tignes in the Vanoise National Park, guided by IFMGA-certified alpine guides. Hunt fresh snow, enjoy long descents and expert-led routes across one of Europe’s largest ski domains.
Private
Alps
8 Days
Jan - Apr, Dec
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- Explore 3 locations in a 6-day ski safari
- Ski off-piste in the largest area in Europe
- Travel with an IFMGA-certified mountain guide
Description
Discover the wild side of the French Alps on a six-day Tarentaise Ski Safari through the Vanoise National Park, visiting Les Trois Vallées, Les Arcs and Val d’Isère–Tignes.
Guided by IFMGA-certified alpine guides, you’ll hunt for the best off-piste snow, enjoy long descents and optional skinning or short ski-mountaineering sections — lifts can be used for most days.
You’ll base in three mountain towns (Val Thorens, Sainte-Foy, Val d’Isère); luggage stays at the hotels while you carry only a day pack with essentials.
The route is flexible and can be adapted to conditions and ability, with private transfers between bases.b Groups are small (max six), so you get focused instruction, safer lines and a social, relaxed après-ski vibe
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Price includes
Price details
- What’s Included
- IFMGAcertified mountain guide
- Basic accident and rescue insurance, including helicopter evacuation
- What’s Not Included
- Flights, trains, or taxis to reach the meeting point
- Private transfers on:
- Day 1 (BourgSaint-Maurice → Val Thorens)
- Day 3 (Val Thorens → Sainte Foy)
- Day 5 (Sainte Foy → Val d’Isère)
- Day 8 (Val d’Isère → BourgSaint-Maurice)
- Accommodation for both guests and guide (2 nights in Val Thorens, 2 nights in Sainte Foy, 3 nights in Val d’Isère)
- Ski passes for guests and guide in the three ski areas (Les 3 Vallées, Les Arcs, Val d’Isère–Tignes)
- Lunches (either in the refuge or packed lunches) for guests and guide
- Technical equipment rental
- Any additional transfers required due to itinerary changes
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival, introductions and hotel check-in
Meet your guide in Bourg-Saint-Maurice for a private transfer to Val Thorens. After hotel check-in there will be a short briefing about the week followed by dinner. Hotel in Val Thorens (half board).
Day 2: Les Trois Vallées: warm-up & avalanche training
We begin with an on-piste warm-up to assess ability, then a one-hour practical session on avalanche transceiver use. The rest of the day is dedicated to finding the best snow — pure freeride lines, or a mix of freeride and skinning depending on conditions. Highlights include the La Borgne glacier, the summit of Péclet and options such as the Face Ouest or the Bouchet descent into the lower valley. Hotel in Val Thorens (half board). Lunch in a refuge or packed.
Day 3: Les Trois Vallées: off-piste exploration and transfer to Sainte-Foy
Explore quieter off-piste itineraries like Lac du Lou, the “valley without a name,” and runs around the Aiguille de Fruit. In the evening we transfer by private vehicle to Sainte-Foy for accommodation and dinner. Hotel in Sainte-Foy (half board). Lunch in a refuge or packed.
Day 4: Les Arcs: Aiguille Rouge and freeride session
Take lifts to reach L’Aiguille Rouge (3,226 m) for a spectacular off-piste descent of over 1,500 m to Villaroger. In the afternoon enjoy freeride laps on the wild slopes of Peisey-Vallandry and Les Arcs 1850, guided according to snow conditions. Hotel in Sainte-Foy (half board). Lunch in a refuge.
Day 5: Les Arcs: ascent to Pointe de la Foglietta and transfer to Val d’Isère
After a short skin ascent (≈1 h 20 min) we reach the Pointe de la Foglietta for a legendary north-face descent into pristine terrain. Return to Sainte-Foy on skis and then transfer to our hotel near Val d’Isère. Hotel in Val d’Isère (half board). Lunch in a refuge or packed.
Day 6: Val d’Isère / Tignes: Espace Killy exploration
A full day in the Espace Killy exploring La Daille, Bellevarde and Solaise — steep lines, technical itineraries and world-class snow. Overnight in Val d’Isère. Hotel in Val d’Isère (half board). Lunch in a refuge.
Day 7: Val d’Isère / Tignes: glacier and secret lines
Finish the safari around the Grande Motte glacier (3,656 m). Depending on conditions, your guide will select the best lines — Balme sector, Mickey Ears descent, or other secret runs. Final night in Val d’Isère. Hotel in Val d’Isère (half board). Lunch in a refuge.
Day 8: Farewells and departure
After breakfast a private transfer returns you to Bourg-Saint-Maurice, where trains to the airports are available for your onward journey.
Details
Disclaimer
Skills Required You should be a strong on-piste skier with solid side-country and freeride experience. Depending on your technique and ski-mountaineering fitness, the itinerary can be adjusted to match your abilities. This program is best suited for skiers with excellent off-piste descent skills and moderate uphill experience using skins.
Equipment you will need to bring
You will need a 30-liter ski mountaineering backpack and full ski equipment, including skis, boots, skins, poles, and a helmet. An avalanche safety kit with transceiver, shovel, and probe is required. A harness, crampons, and an ice axe may be requested if glacier routes are included; these items can be rented locally if needed. An ABS backpack might also be required depending on conditions and the guide’s chosen itinerary, and can likewise be rented on site. All technical equipment is available for rental if you prefer not to bring your own.
For clothing and accessories, bring high-mountain or glacier sunglasses, a ski mask, sunscreen, lip balm, a warm hat, a Buff or neck gaiter, and ski gloves plus a lighter pair for climbing. A mid-layer for uphill sections, a waterproof shell, and a base layer are necessary. Ski mountaineering trousers combined with tights—ideally shell pants worn over tights—are recommended. Don’t forget appropriate ski socks.
About the guide
-Adventure Dreamers
4.7
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Guiding agency
The reality of "Adventure Dreamers" was born thanks to the crossing of paths of 4 boys who share the same passions: travels, mountains, skiing, climbing and sailing. Alessandro is a Roman entrepreneur, passionate about skiing and sailing. He takes care of the marketing and management of the site. Caterina, an educator who grew up in Bologna, loves working in contact with people and traveling the world. Luca, an all-round mountaineer, has chosen to live in the mountains, embarking on a career as a mountain guide. Jacopo, a mountain guide, yoga teacher and indology's student. Together with Caterina she takes care of the organization and management of events.
Why “Adventure Dreamers”? Because we need to dream and live adventures, which can enrich us and be shared with as many people who love sport, nature and are ready to grasp the riches that are around us.
How do we manage to organize these experiences? We have created a team of highly specialized guides and in synergy with tour operators, travel agencies and professionals in the tourism-sports sector we think and plan everything necessary to guarantee a unique and exclusive offer, with a good dose of adventure.
Today Adventure Dreamers is a company that organizes events in Italy and in some other countries around the world
Languages
Italian | French | English | German | Hindi
Certificates
UVGAM | IFMGA
What people are saying about -Adventure Dreamers
Mihály
Frans
Great professional guide with lots of knowledge about the area.
Mike
Fransisco, Paulo and Marcello were each fantastic.
Rebecca
One of the most incredible trips I have ever done. Highly, highly recommend!!
Matthew
Bastian did a great job. The summit day was amazing!
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