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5 day Chamonix splitboard course

Splitboarding is the newest and fastest growing discipline in snowboarding. Recent advancements in splitboarding equipment technology make it easy for snowboarders to tour the mountains as freely as skiers do.

AVALANCHE AWARENESS SKILLS

The course includes a companion avalanche rescue training.

DISCOVER CHAMONIX BACKCOUNTRY

Escape the lifts and crowded resorts and enjoy the peace and freedom of backcountry touring.

DISCOVER THE MONT BLANC VALLEY ON A BACKCOUNTRY SPLITBOARD TOUR

The splitboard is the best tool for backcountry exploration and off-piste freeride. It functions as a regular snowboard when going downhill, but for going uphill the board splits lengthwise down the middle and the bindings can be turned to face forward, allowing you hike and tour the mountains without the hassle of carrying snowshoes.

If you have always wanted to explore the backcountry on a snowboard then splitboarding is definitely for you!

Come and discover the most classical Chamonix ski tours on a snowboard; Col du Passon at Les Grands Montets, the Crochues-Berard traverse through the Aiguilles Rouges, Col d’Entreves from the Vallée Blanche and many more.

Once you’ve learned the basic splitboarding techniques and gained confidence on different types of terrain on this course, you’ll be ready to tackle some of the famous multiday ski touring routes such as the Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt or a hut-to-hut tour with a private mountain guide.

Our Chamonix Splitboard Course is for advanced snowboarders who wish to leave the crowded ski areas and explore the hidden runs further in the backcountry. Our UIAGM mountain guides are also qualified snowboard instructors and will be happy to give you tips on how to improve your snowboarding technique and style.

We will teach you how to read the terrain, how to use the gradient to your advantage and, of course, how to pick the best line for an amazing descent. The Chamonix Splitboard Course package also includes additional mountain safety tuition such as avalanche awareness and glacier travel safety techniques.

From: 950 €

Price per person for groups of minimum 4 riders

Advanced

You regularly practice backcountry snowboarding and have a solid repetoire. You ride confidently in all types of backcountry snow, and are comfortable in couloirs (gullies) up to 35°.
  • Fitness level 3/5
  • Guiding ratio 1/6
  • Groups of 6 maximum
  • 5 days of touring
  • Available January – April
  • Chamonix
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Dates

5 day Chamonix splitboard course
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Monday 6 January 2025
Friday 10 January 2025
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950 €
Monday 13 January 2025
Friday 17 January 2025
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950 €
Monday 20 January 2025
Friday 24 January 2025
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950 €
Monday 27 January 2025
Friday 31 January 2025
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950 €
Monday 3 February 2025
Friday 7 February 2025
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950 €
Monday 10 February 2025
Friday 14 February 2025
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950 €
Monday 17 February 2025
Friday 21 February 2025
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950 €
Monday 24 February 2025
Friday 28 February 2025
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950 €
Monday 3 March 2025
Friday 7 March 2025
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950 €
Monday 10 March 2025
Friday 14 March 2025
Available
950 €
Monday 17 March 2025
Friday 21 March 2025
Available
950 €
Monday 24 March 2025
Friday 28 March 2025
Available
950 €
Monday 31 March 2025
Friday 4 April 2025
Available
950 €
Monday 7 April 2025
Friday 11 April 2025
Available
950 €

Dates

5 day Chamonix splitboard course
Start dateEnd dateSpacePrice
Monday 6 January 2025
Friday 10 January 2025
Available
950 €
Monday 13 January 2025
Friday 17 January 2025
Available
950 €
Monday 20 January 2025
Friday 24 January 2025
Available
950 €
Monday 27 January 2025
Friday 31 January 2025
Available
950 €
Monday 3 February 2025
Friday 7 February 2025
Available
950 €
Monday 10 February 2025
Friday 14 February 2025
Available
950 €
Monday 17 February 2025
Friday 21 February 2025
Available
950 €
Monday 24 February 2025
Friday 28 February 2025
Available
950 €
Monday 3 March 2025
Friday 7 March 2025
Available
950 €
Monday 10 March 2025
Friday 14 March 2025
Available
950 €
Monday 17 March 2025
Friday 21 March 2025
Available
950 €
Monday 24 March 2025
Friday 28 March 2025
Available
950 €
Monday 31 March 2025
Friday 4 April 2025
Available
950 €
Monday 7 April 2025
Friday 11 April 2025
Available
950 €
Clothing
Warm hat
Clothing
Thermal underwear
Clothing
Fleece or woollen layers
Clothing
Light puffer jacket
Clothing
Windproof and waterproof jacket
Clothing
Windproof and waterproof trousers
Clothing
Warm gloves
Clothing
Thin gloves with leather palms for better grip
Clothing
Sun hat
Technical gear
Splitboard
Technical gear
Snowboard boots
Technical gear
Telescopic poles
Technical gear
Ski goggles
Technical gear
Ski / splitboard skins
Technical gear
30 – 40 litres rucksack with attachment loops for skis or snowboard
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)
Included in price

Guiding & Tuition

5 days of guiding by a UIAGM qualified mountain guide & snowboard instructor.

Avalanche Training

Specific avalanche awareness tuition including assessment of the conditions, correct use of a transceiver and how to carry out a rescue using shovel and probe.

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

The cost of any lift access that is required during the course for the itinerary described above.