• Ski touring course facing Monte Rosa
  • Ski touring course facing Monte Rosa
  • Ski touring course facing Monte Rosa
  • Ski touring course facing Monte Rosa
  • Ski touring course facing Monte Rosa
  • Ski touring course facing Monte Rosa
  • Ski touring course facing Monte Rosa
Monte Rosa Massif / Valais

Ski touring course facing Monte Rosa

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In summary

  • Sports
    Ski touring
  • Duration
    4 days
  • Level
    Advance

    Levels

    Ski touring
    Beginner
    For those who have never done ski touring or off-piste skiing but are comfortable skiing down red or black runs. You will ski for 3 to 4 hours a day. You must be capable of skinning uphill for a minimum of 2 to 3 hours, covering an elevation gain and loss of between 300m and 600m per day.
    Intermediate
    For those who have already skied off-piste using ski lifts. You will ski for 4 to 6 hours a day. Vertical gain can reach 800 m per day.
    Confirmed
    For those who occasionally go ski touring and off-piste skiing. You are capable of skiing down almost any terrain and ski for several consecutive days. You will ski for 4 to 6 hours a day, with vertical gains of up to 1,000 m per day.
    Advanced
    For regular ski tourers. You are capable of skiing down any type of snow on slopes of up to 40°. You frequently ski in powder. You have perfect control over your speed, sideslipping, and both uphill and downhill kick turns. You have prior experience with ski touring or with vertical gains exceeding 1,200m. You are capable of maintaining this level of activity over several consecutive days.
    Expert
    For regular ski tourers: You are capable of skiing down all types of snow on slopes exceeding 40°. You frequently ski in powder and have perfect control over your speed and sideslipping. You have experience with ski touring involving vertical gains of over 1,400m and have previously completed several consecutive days under these conditions.
  • Destination
    Monte Rosa Massif / Valais
  • Age
    From the age of 18
  • CO₂-Emissions
    19.38 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    🇬🇧
    English
    🇫🇷
    French

In a few words

Embark on a four-day immersive ski touring adventure in the majestic Val d'Ayas , nestled in the heart of the Italian Alps. Between snow-covered peaks and pristine valleys, each day offers the perfect combination of physical exertion, exploration, and the pure joy of skiing. Accompanied by an experienced guide , you'll traverse a wild and authentic environment, far from the crowded slopes, in complete safety. The Champoluc ski resort area provides an ideal setting for ski touring . The landscapes are spectacular, and the resort's lifts allow you to quickly gain altitude, facilitating access to more remote and wild routes.

Each evening, return to the warm comfort of a traditional mountain refuge , where you can savor delicious local cuisine and share convivial moments immersed in authentic mountain life. A stay combining exertion and relaxation for unforgettable memories in the heart of winter.

The highlights

  • Small groups for a more friendly and safe environment
  • A short stay in the Val d'Ayas, one of the valleys of Monte Rosa
  • Flexibility in route selection, depending on conditions
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Sport

Level

Ski touring

Advance

Levels

Ski touring
Beginner
For those who have never done ski touring or off-piste skiing but are comfortable skiing down red or black runs. You will ski for 3 to 4 hours a day. You must be capable of skinning uphill for a minimum of 2 to 3 hours, covering an elevation gain and loss of between 300m and 600m per day.
Intermediate
For those who have already skied off-piste using ski lifts. You will ski for 4 to 6 hours a day. Vertical gain can reach 800 m per day.
Confirmed
For those who occasionally go ski touring and off-piste skiing. You are capable of skiing down almost any terrain and ski for several consecutive days. You will ski for 4 to 6 hours a day, with vertical gains of up to 1,000 m per day.
Advanced
For regular ski tourers. You are capable of skiing down any type of snow on slopes of up to 40°. You frequently ski in powder. You have perfect control over your speed, sideslipping, and both uphill and downhill kick turns. You have prior experience with ski touring or with vertical gains exceeding 1,200m. You are capable of maintaining this level of activity over several consecutive days.
Expert
For regular ski tourers: You are capable of skiing down all types of snow on slopes exceeding 40°. You frequently ski in powder and have perfect control over your speed and sideslipping. You have experience with ski touring involving vertical gains of over 1,400m and have previously completed several consecutive days under these conditions.
For regular ski tourers. You are capable of skiing down any type of snow on slopes of up to 40°. You frequently ski in powder. You have perfect control over your speed, sideslipping, and both uphill and downhill kick turns. You have prior experience with ski touring or with vertical gains exceeding 1,200m. You are capable of maintaining this level of activity over several consecutive days.

In figures

Ski touring

  • Average duration/day: 7h
  • Average daily elevation gain: 987 m
  • Average daily descent: 987 m
  • Maximum altitude: 3000 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 3 to 6 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇬🇧
English
🇫🇷
French
Supervisor

Danilo and his team

Experienced mountain guides Danilo and his team accompany you on all types of terrain: mountaineering, multi-pitch climbs, ski touring, and high-altitude treks. Passionate and meticulous, they prioritize safety, progress, and enjoyment on every outing. With them, every climb becomes a shared and authentic adventure in the heart of the most beautiful mountains in the Alps.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
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    Meeting with the guide and group evaluation

    • Accommodation Refuge
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    Meet the guide at 1pm in Champoluc.

    Equipment check, avalanche transceiver check, assessment of participants' skiing ability.

    In the late afternoon, the group reached the hamlet of Crest by taking a ski lift and settled into the refuge.

    Preparing for the next day's race with the guide: reading the maps, studying the snow and weather report.

    Night in a mountain refuge.

    Day 1

Note

OPTIONAL: FREE SKI DAY

For those who wish, Esprit Montagne can book an extra night at the refuge: you can thus enjoy an extra day of free skiing on the Monterosa Ski area.

It is also possible to ask the guide to accompany you for an additional day of ski touring.


Throughout your stay, the guide will choose the routes the day before, taking into account weather conditions, snow conditions, and the group's skill level. The guide's presence at the mountain hut will allow you to discuss the chosen routes and the criteria used to select them. He will, of course, be mindful of your technical and physical abilities and ensure your safety.

Accommodation

🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 3
  • 🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 3
  • 🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 3
  • 🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 3
  • 🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 3
🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 3

Accommodation will be in a refuge located at 1900m in a small hamlet on the heights of Champoluc, with very good food and in traditional architecture, and a beautiful view of the valley, especially from the terrace.

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Price details

The price includes

  1. The supervision of a UIAGM high mountain guide
  2. Safety equipment
  3. Accommodation in a mountain refuge, in a shared dormitory
  4. Half-board from day 1 to day 3
  5. Training in the use of safety equipment
  6. The cable car ride up to the refuge on day 1

The price does not include

  1. Personal technical equipment
  2. The possible ski lifts
  3. Drinks
  4. Lunchtime meals
  5. Personal expenses
  6. Transportation to the place of stay

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

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