Summits to ski
Challenge and inspire yourself with our expert-level ski mountaineering courses around the Chamonix valley. Explore the steep descents and high peaks for which the Mont Blanc Massif is world-famous.
Intermediate
You are regular off piste skier confident in varied snow conditions and capable of skiing slopes up to 35°. You have already completed few ski tours and you know how to perform kick turns. You are happy to use crampons to hike up steeper snow slope.
Expert
You ski off piste often and at a high level. You ski tour regularly, ski both sidecountry and backcountry, as well as ski-alpinism. You are steady and comfortable on any terrain. You ski couloirs (gullies) of 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 participated in assorted multi-day, hut-to-hut ski tours in the Alps.
