Off-piste performance ski course

This itinerary is an example of type of skiing and terrain you can expect to experience on this course.

Arrival in Chamonix

You will meet with your group and your mountain guide at the Chamonix Experience office in Chamonix Sud on Sunday evening to discuss the programme for the week. Your mountain guide will let you know about the weather and snow conditions in Chamonix, you will have the chance to ask any last minute questions.

Day 1 – Le Tour & Col de Balme

Le Tour is a good place for your mountain guide to assess everyone’s ski level and run through the basics of mountain safety and avalanche awareness. The off-piste at Le Tour is easily accessible and of a gentle gradient. It also offers brilliant tree skiing and long runs to Switzerland over the Col de Balme. The back bowls of le Tour are also perfect for studying how wind, terrain and temperatures affect the snow pack and avalanche risk, so here is where we will do our avalanche awareness training to get the week off to a safe start.

Day 2 – Flegere

The Flégère area in Chamonix offers a diverse range of off-piste skiing options with stunning views of the Mont Blanc massif. Known for its sunny slopes and varied terrain, it’s perfect for intermediate to advanced skiers. The area also provides access to untouched powder stashes and challenging couloirs, making it a favorite for freeride enthusiasts seeking thrilling runs amidst breathtaking alpine scenery.

Day 3 – Les Grands Montets

Grand Montets’ north facing aspect means that this area holds the snow the best and the latest in the season. This offers excellent long steep pitches and technical forest runs.

Day 4 – Brevent

The south facing ski areas of Brevent offer fun terrain with many secrets bowls. When Brévent is good it is maybe the best off-piste in the valley. There is the famous “Hotel face” offering advanced off piste skiing.

Day 5 – Courmayeur, Italy

The Courmayeur ski area in Italy is a hidden gem for off-piste skiing, offering a mix of thrilling terrain and breathtaking views of Mont Blanc’s southern face. Its vast, varied descents range from open powder fields to challenging forest runs, perfect for intermediate to advanced skiers.

The Off-Piste Performance Ski Course is designed to take your skiing from good to excellent, giving you the confidence and technical skill to handle a wide range of off-piste conditions. Led by ENSA-certified ski instructors, the course combines expert coaching with hands-on experience across some of Chamonix’s best off-piste descents.

Main Focus Areas

• Improve your off-piste ski technique on varied terrain and in all snow conditions
• Ski classic descents in Chamonix and nearby resorts, tailored to the group’s level and conditions
• Enhance your avalanche awareness skills through practical training and rescue drills

Skill Progression

Over five days, you’ll develop the technical and tactical skills that build a strong, confident off-piste skier. You’ll learn to:

• Control your turns on steep, challenging slopes
• Navigate moguls, tracked snow, and uneven terrain with control
• Make tight, agile turns in trees and confined spaces
• Maintain balance and fluid movement in deep powder
• Increase strength, stability, and efficiency on your skis

Video Analysis

Our use of video feedback is key to helping you improve faster. With your instructor, you’ll:

• Identify weak points in your technique
• Set achievable personal goals
• Focus your training on specific areas for targeted improvement

By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to explore more challenging terrain with confidence. Many of our participants continue their progression on the Chamonix Steep Skiing Course — the next step for advanced off-piste skiers looking for steeper lines and more technical descents. We also offer ski touring courses for those looking to venture beyond lift-accessed terrain and explore the untouched backcountry of the mountains.

This off-piste performance ski course is designed for intermediate off piste skiers with some prior experience skiing off-piste. To get the most out of the course, you should meet the following requirements:

• You are confident skiing black pistes and moguls with minimal stopping and can handle tracked-out off-piste terrain commonly found in major ski resorts.

• You may lack confidence in deep, untracked snow, especially when there’s no firm base, and are looking to improve your technique in these conditions.

• You’re not afraid of varied snow types (powder, crust, spring snow), though skiing them remains a technical challenge you want to overcome.

• You can make controlled turns on slopes up to 35° and are comfortable navigating moderate off-piste descents.

• You have a good level of physical fitness, ready for full days on the mountain and short uphill climbs.

If you’re unsure whether this course is right for you, feel free to contact us on info@chamex.com. We’re happy to help you find the best fit based on your current level.

Airport transfers

We can help you to organise your transport to/from Chamonix. We work with well established airport transfer companies using new and comfortable vehicles, which have the capacity and know-how to handle everything from delayed and cancelled flights, to unexpected traffic jams with professionalism and efficiency.
To book your transfer, we will need the following:

• Your full name
• Mobile phone number
• Email address
• Your destination address
• Your flight details (date, time and flight number)

SHARED TRANSFERS:

This is the most economic and ecologically friendly way of travel. The driver will meet and greet you at the airport, gather you and the rest of the passengers together and then head off to your chosen destination. The door-to-door service means that you will be dropped off and picked up right at your hotel /chalet / apartment. From 40€ per person for one way and 80€ per person for a return trip.

PRIVATE TRANSFERS:

Private Transfers are the quickest way to get to and from the airport. Your driver will meet and greet you at the airport and guide you to your vehicle. There is no waiting for other passengers. Private transfers are available for one to eight person bookings and travelling together and you are guaranteed sole occupancy of the vehicle for your transfer.

Chamonix accommodation

If you need help to find a place to stay in Chamonix, don’t hesitate to let us know! We work with a network of excellent chalets, hotels, gites and B&Bs offering Chamonix accommodation to suit all tastes and all budgets.

Mountain rescue insurance

We don’t include mountain rescue insurance in any of our courses but we strongly recommend that you have it. Mountain rescue may be very expensive, particularly if helicopters are involved. Check with your travel insurance provider if you are covered for the specific activity you are going to do with us.If not, we can organise the mountain rescue insurance for you with our specialist altitude sports insurance partner. Details of the insurance cover are different for EU and non-EU residents; please contact us for more information.

Lift passes

CHAMONIX LIFT PASSES – FREE BOOKING & COLLECTION SERVICE
You can easily avoid the morning queue for the lift tickets – order your lift passes with us and then just pick them up the day before! We’ll collect your lift passes and have them ready for you, free of charge.If you have booked a course or a private trip with us, your guide will bring your lift passes along for you. There are two types of lift passes in Chamonix – Mont Blanc Unlimited and Chamonix Le Pass – please don’t hesitate to contact us to find out which lift pass will be the best for you.
For this course you will need the 5 days Mont Blanc Unlimited lift pass, please contact us for further details.

Equipment rental

We highly recommend that you book any equipment with us at least 2 weeks in advance as the hire shops can have limited availability in the busy season.
You can collect your equipment the evening before the start of the course and return it in the evening at the end of your course. We work with the following Chamonix ski hire and mountain shop:

• Concept Pro Shop which is conveniently located directly next door from our office. Open 7/7 08:00-19:00