Off piste skiing
CHAMONIX EXPERIENCE
Off piste skiing
CHAMONIX EXPERIENCE
Off piste skiing
CHAMONIX EXPERIENCE
Off piste skiing
CHAMONIX EXPERIENCE
Chamonix is the birthplace of off-piste skiing and is widely known as a mecca for freeride skiing. The backcountry terrain is extensive and much of it is easily accessible for those who know where to safely go.
We offer courses for all abilities; from complete off piste beginners, to those who want to improve their technique in the backcountry, and even experienced powder hounds who can’t resist the challenge of some of Chamonix’s steep skiing such as the ENSA couloir or Cosmiques couloir.
Whatever your standard, we have an off-piste ski course for you so contact us now with your requirements and let us plan the rest.
Beginner
You have a good level skiing on piste, and are comfortable skiing on all groomed runs, making small turns, turning on demand, and skiing moguls/ bumps. You have no experience venturing off – piste, and would like to get further from the lifts – skiing powder and “natural” mountain snow.
Advanced
You already have experience backcountry or side country skiing and you can descend in various snow types, without falling (excessively…) or stopping. You’re comfortable on slopes up to 35°. You enjoy off piste skiing and you wish to improve your technique and style.
Expert
You ski often, and at a high level. You ski both side country and backcountry, as well as ski-alpinism. You are steady and comfortable on any terrain. You ski couloirs (gullies) up to 40° and would like to improve your steep skiing and mountain skiing skills. You are familiar with avalanche companion rescue techniques and glacier safety methods. You have previous experience with crampons on ice and mixed ground, and can belay and rappel. You have some ski touring experience.