Intro to Ski Touring, Chamonix
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Why This Trip is Special
Here are a few reasons why you'll love this adventure as much as we do
Earn Your Turns in Chamonix’s legendary back-country
Skin up through quiet bowls and rip fresh lines under the Mont-Blanc massif.
Learn the Craft from a world-class ski instructor
Avalanche rescue, efficient skinning & navigation all wrapped into four hands-on days.
Cosy Lodge & Remote Refuge combo
Hearty dinners, hot showers, then one night in a brand-new hut facing Mont Blanc for that true hut-life sunrise.
The Call to Adventure Difference: Your Best Ski Touring Experience.
Discover what makes this adventure unique and unforgettable
Expertly vetted handpicked guides
Our team of experts spend hours on end rigorously assessing guides so you can travel safe in the knowledge you're going with the best!
Book now, pay later, at no extra cost
Pay all upfront or a small deposit today and spread the remaining payments out at no extra cost to you (just select at checkout)
Go places you couldn't go alone
Scale mountains, ride waves, and hike routes that might be a bit spicy without an expert guide
Flexible Booking
Free date changes up to 65 days before departure, no questions asked
Just turn up adventures
Most of our trips include guiding, accommodation, transfers, and equipment so all you have to do is turn up and enjoy
Feel good travel
1% of all our revenue (not profits) goes to fund leading environmental and social projects
Itinerary
Explore our Ski Touring itinerary to see what you can expect on your adventure.
Arrive in Chamonix
Brief kit check, meet your guide and the crew over a hearty Alpine dinner, then settle into the cosy lodge.
Meet & Brief
Guide welcome, trip overview and safety chat.
Kit Check
Collect or adjust any rental touring gear.
Dinner
Traditional Savoyard meal at the lodge.
Backcountry Basics in the Aiguilles Rouges
Dial It In – longer tour, more turns
Skin to Refuge des Prés
Dawn Tour & Spring-Snow Descent
Guest Reviews
Read what our guests have to say about their adventures with us
What's Included in Your Ski Touring Adventure
- Fully certified guide – 4 guiding days
- 3 nights lodge + 1 night mountain hut (half-board)
- Breakfast and dinner each day
- Area lift / ski pass
- Private transfers Chamonix ⇄ Les Contamines
- Travel to/from Chamonix
- Insurance - Personal travel insurance coverage (mandatory). We Recommend Rise and Shield
- Lunches & drinks
- Ski-touring & safety gear hire
- Tips for guide (optional)
Want to stay longer? Interested in adding another destination or activity to your itinerary? Let us know, and we'll help you build the perfect adventure.
Meet your expert Ski Touring guide
Ella
Ella holds certifications as both a UIMLA mountain leader and a Swiss Snowsports Instructor with a Federal Certificate. This rigorous training, combined with her extensive experience, ensures you'll receive top-notch guidance and instruction on your mountain adventure. And if that wasn't enough, Ella even competed at a professional level in skiing, further solidifying her expertise in the sport.
Expertise and Accreditations
- • Swiss Snowsports Instructor with Federal Certificate of Higher Vocational Education and Training
- • UIMLA – Mountain Leader and Member of ASAM, Swiss Alpine hiking guide T4
Quick Stats
- • Expert in skiing and Swiss Snowsports
- • Skier for the Swiss National Ski team until 2007
What travelers say about Ella
Just returned from a 3 day intro to ski touring. Was some of the best days skiing i've ever had. The guide was great, friendly and knowledgable. I look forward to going on another trip next year to learn more :)
Barnaby Cooper
Where You'll Stay
Comfortable accommodations that enhance your adventure
Vert Lodge (or similar)
Friendly, fuss-free basecamp five minutes from downtown Chamonix. Twin-share rooms, hot showers, hearty breakfasts and a buzzing bar to trade stories each night.
3 night at this location
Refuge des Prés (or similar)
Brand-new high-alpine refuge set above Les Contamines with Mont-Blanc views. Shared dorms, warming stove and a home-cooked three-course dinner under the stars.
1 night at this location
Who Travels With Us
Your Ski Touring Team
Small Private Groups
2–8 people
The whole course runs privately, so you’ll progress at your own crew’s pace.
Solo Organiser Friendly
Bring a friend or rally the gang
We sort the guiding, logistics and hut – you just gather the squad.
Typical Age Range
25-55
Age is just a number; shared stoke matters more than birth year.
Absolutely fantastic week in the Chamonix Valley… She is an amazing teacher/coach, very good at helping you identify issues and embedding learning points, and we had fantastic fun. You’re never too mature to learn and improve!
Nikki
Is the Ski Touring Challenge Right For You?
Discover if this adventure is right for you
Ski Ability
Fitness Need
Accommodation Style
Group Vibe
Need Custom Dates or Your Own Crew?
From 2025 this adventure runs exclusively as a private booking. Rally between 2 and 8 mates, pick the dates that suit you, and we’ll tailor the pace and coaching to your group. Fewer people, more turns, zero faff.
What our adventurers say
Just returned from a 3 day intro to ski touring. Was some of the best days skiing i've ever had. The guide was great, friendly and knowledgable. I look forward to going on another trip next year to learn more :)
Barnaby Cooper
We did practice on day one ski-touring and off-piste skiing. I absolutely enjoyed the experience. He knows how to balance challenge and support, improving my ski-touring skills even in such a short time.
Anna
Your Journey Starts Here: Booking Steps
Going on your next adventure is easier than you think.
Pick Your Dates
Choose your preferred departure date from our available trips. Limited spaces available.
Reserve for £314
Secure your spot with a £314 deposit. We'll send confirmation with all the details.
Get Prepped
Receive your pre-trip pack with packing list, training guide, and essential info.
Final Payment
Remaining balance due 10 weeks before departure. We'll send you a reminder.
Adventure Time!
Meet your group for an unforgettable adventure. We'll take care of everything!
Frequently Asked Questions
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