• Ski touring in the Argentière basin - In the heart of Mont Blanc
  • Ski touring in the Argentière basin - In the heart of Mont Blanc
  • Ski touring in the Argentière basin - In the heart of Mont Blanc
  • Ski touring in the Argentière basin - In the heart of Mont Blanc
  • Ski touring in the Argentière basin - In the heart of Mont Blanc
  • Ski touring in the Argentière basin - In the heart of Mont Blanc
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc / Mont Blanc Massif

Ski touring in the Argentière basin - In the heart of Mont Blanc

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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 the age of 18
  • CO₂-Emissions
    20.07 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

In a few words

(Re) discover the joys of ski touring with this trip to the magnificent Argentière basin. An ideal playground for ski enthusiasts , you'll have ample opportunity to admire the Argentière and Tour glaciers, as well as the legendary north faces of the Alps: Les Droites, the Aiguille Verte, Les Courtes, and the Triolet . Two nights in high-mountain refuges are included in the trip, allowing for exhilarating ascents of mountain passes and descents on glaciers. A truly authentic high-mountain experience awaits you on this 3-day trip, set against the unique and spectacular backdrop of the Chamonix Valley.

The highlights

  • The mythical setting of the Chamonix valley
  • Warm and comfortable shelters
  • A local guide who knows the area like the back of his hand
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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: 5h
  • Average daily elevation gain: 750 m
  • Average daily descent: 1084 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Supervisor
Supervision by a state-certified High Mountain Guide.

Management

Security

DVA safety equipment training
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Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
  • map

    Argentière - Col du Tour Noir

    • Activity Ski touring
    • Duration of the activity 5h
    • Positive elevation gain 600 m
    • Negative elevation 800 m
    • Accommodation Refuge
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch included
    • Dinner included

    We start with the Plan Joran ski lift at Grands Montets, taking the ascent to Bochard. We then cross the Lognan Glacier to reach the Col des Rachasses (3037m). Next, we traverse the Rognons Glacier and cross the Argentière Glacier. The refuge is nearby, but we have the option of climbing higher by crossing other glaciers (for example, to the Col du Tour Noir at 3535m).

    Day 1

Note

For safety reasons (due to weather conditions or other factors) and in the best interests of the participants, the guide reserves the right to modify the itinerary described above. The mountain refuge may be changed depending on availability.

In case of adverse weather conditions, the guide may have to modify the itinerary or the program of the trip. If it is truly impossible to go into the field, postponing the trip may be considered.

No refund for the stay is possible in case of adverse conditions.

Accommodation

🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 2

2 nights in mountain huts, and in shared dormitories.

Access

Departure
Chamonix
Day 1 : 08h30
End of stay
Chamonix
Day 3 - 16h00
The stay ends at 4pm on day 3.

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Chamonix
Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available
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Price details

The price includes

  1. Supervision by a state-certified High Mountain Guide
  2. Accommodation for 2 nights in mountain huts and shared dormitories
  3. Half-board accommodation in mountain huts (dinners and breakfasts)
  4. Lunchtime picnics and snacks during the day
  5. The J1 ski lifts
  6. Loan of crampons, ice axe, helmet and harness

The price does not include

  1. Transportation to the meeting point (Les Grands-Montets) and from the dispersal point (Le Tour)
  2. Personal ski touring equipment (clothing, skis, boots, skins, poles, personal first aid kit...)
  3. A safety kit: avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe (available for hire in sports shops)
  4. Drinks during meals, excluding still water
  5. Cancellation or multi-risk insurance, to be purchased at the time of registration
  6. Everything not listed in the price includes

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

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Marina

march 2025
Translated from French
The guide's commitment, and the tour we did was magnificent; not too tiring, and full of new things (like learning and climbing roped up, with crampons and ice axes) all in an extremely safe environment thanks to the super guide.
Published on 19/05/2025

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Marina

march 2025
Translated from French
The guide's commitment, and the tour we did was magnificent; not too tiring, and full of new things (like learning and climbing roped up, with crampons and ice axes) all in an extremely safe environment thanks to the super guide.
Published on 19/05/2025
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