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Freeride in Italy – La dolce vita

Off Piste ski week in Aosta, Italy. Skiing in Courmayeur and La Thuile – great powder, great food, fewer crowds, Italian feel. What’s not to like?

EXPLORE DIFFERENT SKI AREAS

5 days of off piste riding with our UIAGM ski guide.

AVALANCHE RESCUE SKILLS

Companion avalanche rescue training.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation is included in the trip price (shared, B&B).

5 days of off piste skiing in Aosta valley, Italy

In a typical off-piste skiing week in the Chamonix area, a day in Courmayeur is a popular favorite with guests, so why not explore the area further and ski there for a week? The lifts on the Italian side of Mont Blanc offer access to amazing off-piste terrain.

Starting from the iconic and unforgettably rustic Youla and Arp cable cars, superb descents can be found in the Val Veny, Arp and Dolonne valleys. Tree skiing from the Gabba lift offers great terrain for all abilities. The new Skyway cable car can even whisk you up to 3500 metres in under 10 minutes, giving unrivalled and easy access to the Toula glacier and the world-famous Vallee Blanche.

A visit to La Thuile gets us even further off the beaten track, with the possibility to descend into La Rosiere on the French side of the Petit Saint Bernard pass. The stunning views of the Mont Blanc south face and the glacial expanse of the Rutor never disappoints. With the Mont Blanc Unlimited ski pass we can also quickly drive through the Mont Blanc tunnel and access the terrain in Chamonix if the conditions are better there…

A stay in Courmayeur will also give you the opportunity to enjoy the chic and traditional Italian restaurants, shops, bars and cafès lining the Via Roma in the heart of the village. A fireside aperitivo in the Café de la Poste after a great day skiing, or a trip to the relaxing spa baths at Pre Saint Didier, Courmayeur certainly has it all – che bella!

From: 1990 €

Advanced

You regularly practice backcountry skiing and have a solid repetoire. You ski confidently in all types of backcountry snow, and are comfortable in couloirs (gullies) up to 35°. You’d like to improve by learning the methods of ski alpinism – climbing couloirs with an ice axe and crampons – skis on the backpack, skiing longer and more committing itineraries.
  • Fitness level 3/5
  • Groups of 6 maximum
  • 5 days of ski guiding
  • 6 nights in a 3* hotel
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Dates

Freeride in Italy – La dolce vita
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Monday 20 January 2025
Friday 24 January 2025
Available
1990 €
Monday 27 January 2025
Friday 31 January 2025
Available
1990 €
Monday 3 February 2025
Friday 7 February 2025
Available
1990 €
Monday 10 February 2025
Friday 14 February 2025
Available
1990 €
Monday 17 February 2025
Friday 21 February 2025
Available
1990 €
Monday 24 February 2025
Friday 28 February 2025
Available
1990 €
Monday 3 March 2025
Friday 7 March 2025
Available
1990 €
Monday 10 March 2025
Friday 14 March 2025
Available
1990 €
Monday 17 March 2025
Friday 21 March 2025
Available
1990 €
Monday 24 March 2025
Friday 28 March 2025
Available
1990 €

Dates

Freeride in Italy – La dolce vita
Start dateEnd dateSpacePrice
Monday 20 January 2025
Friday 24 January 2025
Available
1990 €
Monday 27 January 2025
Friday 31 January 2025
Available
1990 €
Monday 3 February 2025
Friday 7 February 2025
Available
1990 €
Monday 10 February 2025
Friday 14 February 2025
Available
1990 €
Monday 17 February 2025
Friday 21 February 2025
Available
1990 €
Monday 24 February 2025
Friday 28 February 2025
Available
1990 €
Monday 3 March 2025
Friday 7 March 2025
Available
1990 €
Monday 10 March 2025
Friday 14 March 2025
Available
1990 €
Monday 17 March 2025
Friday 21 March 2025
Available
1990 €
Monday 24 March 2025
Friday 28 March 2025
Available
1990 €
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
Technical gear
Climbing harness
Technical gear
Ski goggles
Technical gear
Free ride skis
Technical gear
Ski boots
Technical gear
Ski poles
Technical gear
20 – 30 litres rucksack with attachment loops for skis / snowboard
Safety Equipment
Avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe
Safety Equipment
Ski or snowboard helmet
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 Fees

5 days of guiding and instruction by a UIAGM qualified mountain guide.

Accommodation

6 nights in a 3* hotel, B&B option on shared basis

Avalanche Training

Specific avalanche awareness tuition including assessment of the conditions, correct use of a transceiver and how to carry out a rescue using shovel and probe.

Local Transport

Any local transport that is required during your course.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.