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Ski mountaineering in Chamonix

Taking you away from the crowds and into the mountains, our ski mountaineering course is the ultimate winter alpine adventure – get your skis, crampons and ice axe ready!

ALPINE SAFETY SKILLS

Learn the essential skills for safe skiing in the Alpine environment.

ALPINE SAFETY SKILLS

Develop the basics of steep skiing & master your ski touring skills.

OVERNIGHT SKI TOUR

Stay overnight in a mountain hut & experience the magic of a mountain sunset.

SKI MOUNTAINEERING IN CHAMONIX MONT BLANC, THE ULTIMATE ALPINE EXPERIENCE

Ski mountaineering is, unsurprisingly, a combination of skiing and mountaineering – allowing you to access more remote and rugged terrain. Our Chamonix ski mountaineering course will take you into the backcountry of the Mont Blanc Massif to tackle iconic off-piste routes such as the Pas de Chevre, the Rectiligne Couloir and the Vallee Blanche. Much of the course will take place at Les Grands Montets, on the Argentiere glacier and on the vast amount of off-piste terrain accessed from the Aiguille du Midi.

Ski mountaineers can travel over mixed terrain such as snow, rock and ice by using a variety of skills including ski touring, off-piste skiing and alpinism. You’ll learn how to scale steep couloirs using crampons and ice axes, traverse mixed terrain over rock and ice, abseil over cliffs, and ski safely over glaciers and other unpatrolled environments whilst strengthening your off-piste skiing technique and gaining confidence in your mountaineering skills.

This is an excellent preparation course for our ski mountaineering trips such as the Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt, Ski Mont Blanc or the Monte Rosa Ski Tour.

This ski mountaineering course builds on from our Ski Touring Introduction Course, which is ideal preparation if you’re not quite ready for the ski mountaineering course just yet.

From: 1390 €

Advanced

You regularly practice backcountry skiing and have a solid repetoire. You ski confidently in all types of backcountry snow, and are comfortable in couloirs (gullies) up to 35°. You’d like to improve by learning the methods of ski alpinism – climbing couloirs with an ice axe and crampons – skis on the backpack, skiing longer and more committing itineraries.
  • Fitness level 4/5
  • Group of 4 maximum
  • 5 days course
  • Available January – April
  • 1 night in a mountain hut

Dates

Ski mountaineering in Chamonix
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Monday 6 January 2025
Friday 10 January 2025
Two more to guarantee
1390 €
Monday 13 January 2025
Friday 17 January 2025
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1390 €
Monday 20 January 2025
Friday 24 January 2025
Two more to guarantee
1390 €
Monday 27 January 2025
Friday 31 January 2025
Guaranteed
1390 €
Monday 3 February 2025
Friday 7 February 2025
Two more to guarantee
1390 €
Monday 10 February 2025
Friday 14 February 2025
Two more to guarantee
1390 €
Monday 17 February 2025
Friday 21 February 2025
Two more to guarantee
1390 €
Monday 24 February 2025
Friday 28 February 2025
Guaranteed
1390 €
Monday 3 March 2025
Friday 7 March 2025
Two more to guarantee
1390 €
Monday 10 March 2025
Friday 14 March 2025
Two more to guarantee
1390 €
Monday 17 March 2025
Friday 21 March 2025
Guaranteed
1390 €
Monday 24 March 2025
Friday 28 March 2025
Two more to guarantee
1390 €
Monday 31 March 2025
Friday 4 April 2025
Two more to guarantee
1390 €
Monday 7 April 2025
Friday 11 April 2025
Two more to guarantee
1390 €
Monday 14 April 2025
Friday 18 April 2025
Two more to guarantee
1390 €
Monday 21 April 2025
Friday 25 April 2025
Two more to guarantee
1390 €

Dates

Ski mountaineering in Chamonix
Start dateEnd dateSpacePrice
Monday 6 January 2025
Friday 10 January 2025
Two more to guarantee
1390 €
Monday 13 January 2025
Friday 17 January 2025
Guaranteed
1390 €
Monday 20 January 2025
Friday 24 January 2025
Two more to guarantee
1390 €
Monday 27 January 2025
Friday 31 January 2025
Guaranteed
1390 €
Monday 3 February 2025
Friday 7 February 2025
Two more to guarantee
1390 €
Monday 10 February 2025
Friday 14 February 2025
Two more to guarantee
1390 €
Monday 17 February 2025
Friday 21 February 2025
Two more to guarantee
1390 €
Monday 24 February 2025
Friday 28 February 2025
Guaranteed
1390 €
Monday 3 March 2025
Friday 7 March 2025
Two more to guarantee
1390 €
Monday 10 March 2025
Friday 14 March 2025
Two more to guarantee
1390 €
Monday 17 March 2025
Friday 21 March 2025
Guaranteed
1390 €
Monday 24 March 2025
Friday 28 March 2025
Two more to guarantee
1390 €
Monday 31 March 2025
Friday 4 April 2025
Two more to guarantee
1390 €
Monday 7 April 2025
Friday 11 April 2025
Two more to guarantee
1390 €
Monday 14 April 2025
Friday 18 April 2025
Two more to guarantee
1390 €
Monday 21 April 2025
Friday 25 April 2025
Two more to guarantee
1390 €
Clothing
Warm hat
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Thermal underwear
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Fleece or woollen layers
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Light puffer jacket
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Windproof and waterproof jacket
Clothing
Windproof and waterproof trousers
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Warm gloves
Clothing
Thin gloves with leather palms for better grip
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Sun hat
Technical gear
Ice axe
Technical gear
Climbing harness
Technical gear
Ski goggles
Technical gear
Screwgate carabiner x3
Technical gear
Belay device
Technical gear
Ski / splitboard skins
Technical gear
Crampons
Technical gear
Ski touring skis
Technical gear
Ski touring boots
Technical gear
Ski poles
Technical gear
20 – 30 litres rucksack with attachment loops for skis / snowboard
Technical gear
Ski / splitboard crampons
Technical gear
Lanyard
Safety Equipment
Avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe
Other essentials
Sunglasses
Other essentials
Water bottle – Ideally two 1L bottles
Other essentials
Sun cream high protection (for lips and face)
Other essentials
Headlamp with fresh batteries
Other essentials
Earplugs
Other essentials
Sleeping bag liner – lightweight
Included in price

Guiding & Tuition

5 days of mountain guiding and ski tuition by a UIAGM qualified mountain guide.

Mountain hut

1 night in a mountain hut with breakfast and dinner included.

Local Transport

Any local transport that is required during your course.

Group Equipment

Ropes, safety equipment, etc will be provided when needed by your guide.

Office Support

Our team is based at the foot of the Aiguillle du Midi cable car and will be happy to help you with any questions you may have before, during or after your trip to Chamonix.

Not included in price

Skis / Snowboards

The price does not include skis/snowboards, boots or clothing. If you do not have your own we can help you organise rental, please ask us for details.

Personal Equipment

Please see the “Equipment” tab to find out what you will need on this trip / course.  For private customised guiding, please contact us directly to confirm your personalised kit list.

Insurance

Travel insurance including a mountain search and rescue insurance is mandatory on all our trips (we can organise the mountai search and rescue insurance for you on request). We highly advice to have a policy covering the cost of medical treatment and to protect the value of your holiday in the event of cancellation. When taking out insurance please ensure the policy you choose covers you for the activities and altitude included in your itinerary.

Food & Drink

The price does not include lunch or snacks. You can bring your own food and we can stop for a picnic, or there may be the option to buy lunch at a mountain hut. Please make sure that you are carrying sufficient water and snacks as we will be in the mountains for a number of hours.

Accommodation in Chamonix

Accommodation in Chamonix is not included in the price but we would be happy to advise or organise it on request.

Travel to Chamonix

The price does not include flights, airport transfers or any other travel to/from Chamonix. However, we can organise airport transfers for you on request, please contact us for details.

Lift passes

To keep the itinerary flexible, we do not include the lift passes in the course price. We will advise you what lift passes you will need on day to day basis and organise them for you. The total price will vary depending on the weather, conditions and the selected climbs.