• 3 days of splitboard touring in the heart of the Mont Blanc massif
  • 3 days of splitboard touring in the heart of the Mont Blanc massif
  • 3 days of splitboard touring in the heart of the Mont Blanc massif
  • 3 days of splitboard touring in the heart of the Mont Blanc massif
  • 3 days of splitboard touring in the heart of the Mont Blanc massif
  • 3 days of splitboard touring in the heart of the Mont Blanc massif
  • 3 days of splitboard touring in the heart of the Mont Blanc massif
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc / Mont Blanc Massif

3 days of splitboard touring in the heart of the Mont Blanc massif

Réf : DOIJMY

In summary

  • Sports
    Ski touring
  • Duration
    3 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
    Chamonix-Mont-Blanc / Mont Blanc Massif
  • Age
    From 18 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    17.93 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
    🇫🇷
    French
    🇬🇧
    English

In a few words

Embark on a three-day splitboard adventure in the heart of the majestic Mont Blanc massif. This journey immerses you in the fascinating world of high winter mountaineering , combining self-supported ascents, glacial crossings, and long, memorable descents.

Led by a high-mountain guide , you'll hone your skills on a variety of alpine routes. The itinerary alternates between splitboard ascents, technical sections requiring crampons , and glacier crossings. From the Argentière Glacier to the Grandes Autannes , via the Tour Glacier, each stage offers breathtaking scenery.

The warm nights spent in mountain huts punctuate this demanding route, guaranteeing total immersion in the high altitude . An ideal experience for snow sports enthusiasts seeking escape and vast, wild spaces at the summit of the Alps .

The highlights

  • 3 days of splitboard touring in the heart of the Mont Blanc massif
  • Two nights in a mountain refuge for an immersion in the high mountains
  • Glaciers, mountain passes and long descents, all guided by a guide
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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.

The expert's opinion

  1. You are very comfortable going downhill, including in difficult snow conditions (powder, hard snow, tracked snow).
  2. You can ski 6 to 8 hours a day.
  3. You can climb between 900 and 1200 m of positive elevation gain.
  4. You practice an endurance sport at least 2 to 3 times a week.
  5. You are comfortable carrying a 5-8 kg bag daily.
  6. You have already completed several splitboard outings.
  7. You have mastered the basics: using skins, conversions and managing effort.
  8. You know how to use your safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe).

In figures

Ski touring

  • Average daily elevation gain: 717 m
  • Average daily descent: 1450 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 4 to 6 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
🇬🇧
English
Supervisor

Guided by a certified UIAGM high mountain guide.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
  • map

    Day 1

    • Activity Ski touring
    • Positive elevation gain 500 m
    • Negative elevation 2000 m
    • Accommodation Refuge
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    We meet at 9am at Grands Montets, in Argentière, to get acquainted with the group and the guide. After a equipment check and a briefing on the itinerary, we take advantage of the area to do several freeride runs and rediscover our feel for the snow.


    In the early afternoon, we leave the ski lifts to begin our trek. The skins are fitted to the splitboards and we climb leisurely towards the Argentière refuge, where we spend our first night in the heart of the massif.

    Day 1

Accommodation

During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.

Access

Departure
Grands Montets (Argentière)
Day 1 : 09h00
End of stay
Grands Montets (Argentière)
Day 3 - 15h00

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare d'Argentière

From the train station to the departure point for Grands Montets:

  1. On foot: The Grands Montets site and the town centre of Argentière can be reached in about 10 to 15 minutes on foot (1 km).
  2. By bus (Chamonix Mobility Network - Line 1): Urban buses connect Argentière station to the foot of the Grands Montets cable car/gondola lift in 3 to 5 minutes free of charge (with the Guest Card Pass or ski pass).
  3. By taxi / private hire vehicle: A local ride takes 3 minutes (expect to pay around €10 to €15 ).
Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available
  1. Grands Montets Parking (Free): Located directly at the foot of the Grands Montets ski lifts (Chemin des Reys), this very large outdoor parking lot is completely free of charge . It is the main parking area, ideal for parking for the day or during activities.
  2. Argentière Station Parking (Free): Small free outdoor parking located just in front of Argentière station (about a 10-15 minute walk from the foot of the slopes).
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Price details

The price includes

  1. The trip will be supervised by a certified UIAGM high-mountain guide.
  2. Accommodation in mountain huts (dormitories)
  3. All meals from dinner on Day 1 to picnic lunch on Day 3
  4. The ski lifts mentioned in the program

The price does not include

  1. Round-trip transportation to the meeting point
  2. Drinks and any personal expenses
  3. Splitboard kit rental (splitboard, boots, skins, knives, avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe)
  4. Glacier safety equipment (ice axe, crampons, harness)
  5. Anything not listed under "Price includes"

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

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