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Private ski touring

Private mountain guiding tailored to meet your specific requirements, we will work with you towards your skiing objectives or simply help you discover the amazing Chamonix backcountry.

HUT TO HUT TRIPS

We can organise customised itineraries for skiers of all levels anywhere in Europe and for groups of any size.

DAY SKI TOURS

Discover our local mountains with us. Ski tours for all levels, from one day trips to multi days expeditions.

EDUCATIONAL COURSES

Customised courses with structured and personalised tuition for beginners as well as expert skiers. Off piste ski skills, ski touring basics or ski mountaineering skills.

SKI TOURING WITH PRIVATE UIAGM MOUNTAIN GUIDES

Ski touring gives you the freedom to escape the lifts and crowded resorts and unlocks the gateway to the magical Alpine backcountry. Discover with us the calm, beauty, freedom and adventure of ski touring.

Our UIAGM ski guides will share their passion for ski touring with you and take you riding through untracked valleys and snow covered forests. Our ski touring courses are designed to improve your ski touring techniques and your off-piste skiing as well as help you to discover the backcountry ski runs around the Chamonix Valley.

We would be delighted to organise single day, multi day or hut-to-hut private ski touring trips for all levels from beginners to expert skiers. We’ll take care of all the logistics and planning to allow you to enjoy your ski holiday without stress or worries. Chamonix offers some fantastic ski tour itineraries for all abilities and our ski guides are waiting to share them with you.

Let us know your ski touring level and previous experience and we will build a customised program based on your wishes and abilities. CHAMEX mountain guides can be booked for groups or individuals of all abilities and experience – just tell us what you want and we’ll take care of the rest.

Our mountain guides and office staff will communicate with you prior to your trip to make sure that you have the right equipment and advise on any specific preparation needed for your chosen objectives. We have a mountain guide office in Chamonix where you can speak with us in person, and where we can meet before your guided activity to ensure that you have everything you need.

We are also happy to help you with other arrangements such as mountain rescue insurance, mountain hut and hotel bookings, lift passes and airport transfers. If you are unsure of anything just ask us and we will advise based on our many years of living and working in Chamonix.

From: 600 €

All tech level

  • Dates on demand
  • Guiding ratio up to 1:6
  • 5 days course
  • Available January – April
  • Hut to hut trips on demand
  • Custom made itineraries
Ski touring in Chamonix with Chamex guide Octavio
Private ski touring Chamex
Ski the Vallee Blanche - Ice cave on the Vallee Blanche
Blanka riding the fresh snow in Chamonix.
Skiing at the Brevent area
Ski touring with a guide in Chamonix
Private ski touring Chamex
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
Ice axe
Technical gear
Climbing harness
Technical gear
Ski goggles
Technical gear
Ski / splitboard skins
Technical gear
Ski poles
Technical gear
Crampons
Technical gear
Ski touring skis
Technical gear
Ski touring boots
Technical gear
20 – 30 litres rucksack with attachment loops for skis / 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

Guide Fee

UIAGM / IFMGA mountain guide – a fully qualified and experienced Chamex guide will accompany you for the duration of your trip.

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.

Lift Passes

We will advise you on which lift passes you will need prior to your trip. If lift passes are required we can preorder them for you on request.

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.