Off-Piste Skiing

Who is it for?

You have mastered the parallel turn on every red run and ski black runs at a moderate pace, but you have no experience of ungroomed snow yet. You dream of drawing lines in fresh snow, but the fear of losing your balance or committing to slopes that are too steep holds you back?

This format is designed precisely to lift those apprehensions, lay solid foundations and give you a first taste of off-piste skiing with complete peace of mind.

What we cover:

• Feel and Glide: Discovering how it feels to ski ungroomed snow off the marked runs, on gentle slopes.
• Balance and Energy: Finding your new balance points and adapting your technique to save energy.
• Managing Stress: Taming apprehension with supportive, professional guidance. Gaining calm through simple mental preparation keys.
• Equipment and Safety: Getting familiar with safety equipment (transceiver, shovel, probe).
• Comfort and Flexibility: Sessions are held close to the resort, making it easy to return to the groomed slopes whenever you want a break.

Who is it for?

You ski confidently on every groomed run. Off piste, you can link a few turns in powder (piste edges, open bowls), even if you still fall now and then. You want to move beyond the edges of the pistes and venture further into the mountains.

What we cover:

• Technique and Versatility: Refine your technique across all conditions and explore deeper into the Chamonix Valley’s off-piste terrain.
• Control and Line: Learning to read the terrain on steeper slopes, to adjust your speed and steer your skis with precision.
• Managing fatigue and stress: Making your physical effort count and using simple mental preparation keys to stay calm when the slope steepens.
• Safety and Independence: Moving gradually further from the ski areas and practising avalanche searches for real (transceiver, shovel and probe).

Who is it for?

• You move confidently through every kind of snow (powder, crust, heavy, tracked-out) and are at ease on steeper slopes.
• You want to test and confirm your level before committing to the legendary Vallée Blanche descent with a high-mountain guide.

What we cover:

• Technique and Vertical: Ski long descents and refine your technique. Learn to adapt your line in complex terrain. Make your physical effort count.
• Risk management and decision-making: Assessing the terrain, choosing the right line and applying mountain safety procedures.
• Mental preparation: Working on commitment and focus on more demanding or exposed descents.
• Vallée Blanche Preparation: A tailor-made day of off-piste ski coaching to build your technique, stamina, and confidence across all snow conditions before taking on the descent.

Compulsory equipment:

Avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe (harness and crampons).

Available to hire at our partner shops

The goal:

Access the great wild itineraries of the Mont-Blanc massif.

Confirm your technical skills and your mental readiness before taking on the Vallée Blanche.

Arrive on the day fully confident, ready to take in every moment of the breathtaking panorama.

Who is it for?

Skiers comfortable in all snow conditions (powder, tracked-out, hardpack). You have completed a preparation day or have solid off-piste experience. Good fitness is required for a 2,000 m vertical descent.

What we cover:

• Itinerary and Immersion: A 20 km glacier descent beneath the iconic faces of the Mont Blanc massif (Classic Route, Petit Envers — route selected based on conditions).
• Guiding and Safety: Traverse and descent led by a certified high-mountain guide, ensuring expert navigation through glacier terrain and crevasse zones.
• Serenity and Altitude: Ski with confidence and pace your effort to experience the descent from the Aiguille du Midi all the way to Chamonix with maximum enjoyment.

Compulsory equipment:

Avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe (harness and crampons).

Available to hire at our partner shops

Lift pass and cable car:

• Pass required: Mont-Blanc Unlimited pass or Aiguille du Midi day pass (skier).
• Timed reservation required for cable car access.

For your comfort, we can book your cable car slot at the ideal time for the outing: you simply turn up at the meeting point with your pass.

You can also book it yourself directly on the Compagnie du Mont-Blanc website.

Practical information:

• Equipment: A detailed kit list is sent to you as soon as your booking is confirmed.