Ski touring - Half day - Private booking

The Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix offers you a half-day discovery of ski touring. The perfect opportunity to take the plunge and try the experience! The Grands Montets resort area is ideal for a first experience. Go on a discovery from the Bochard lift (2 766m). We join Lognan Glacier (2 700m). We skin up to Rognons Glacier (3 050m) through Col des Rachasses. At this point, we start the gorgeous descent to the Argentière Glacier, which we follow all the way to refuge de Lognan (2 067m) back on piste. 350 m vertical ascent.

Your mountain guide will introduce you to the basic techniques. It will teach you the ski touring stride as well as kick turns. He will also give you personalized advice to improve your technique on the descent. This half-day is intended for skiers with off-piste experience and wanting a gentle introduction to ski touring.

For an introduction on two days with overnight in hut, see our ski tours offer : Val Ferret in Italy, Vallee Blanche.
PRIVATE BOOKING
A private booking  is the historical relationship that binds a guide to their clients. It allows you to be either alone or in a group of friends with your guide. Your guide can organize your trip to meet your specific needs. It is undoubtedly the ideal formula to realize your projects because it guarantees you a maximum of comfort.
 
You can book a private guide online for a half day of ski touring. The full day can also be booked online on the dedicated page. Do not hesitate to take all the necessary information to be sure that this outing meets your expectations. Your reservation accompanied by your payment commits you to carry out this outing on the date you have chosen. You will be fully refunded in the event of poor conditions not guaranteeing the necessary security conditions for the outing to take place.
 
Ability level : It is essential to choose a destination that is adapted to your level in order for you to get the maximum out of your outing Ski touring is intended for athletes practicing regular physical activity. For skiers who regularly practice off-piste skiing and able to ski in any types of snow. Vertical gain up to 400 meters.

Dates (private guiding) : See online booking

Guiding policy (private guiding) : Group of 1 - 6 people per guide.
Children, minimum 12 years old accompanied by a parent

Meeting Point (private guiding) : Your guide will call you the evening before your trip around 6.30pm to organize the meeting time and place

Prices 2024 (private guiding) :
Group from 1 to 2 persons : 295€
Group from 3 to 4 persons : 310€
Group from 5 to 6 persons : 325€

This price includes :
- Mountain guides fees
- Safety equipment : harness & transceiver


This price does not include :
- Your ski touring equipment
- Lift passes
- The transfer
- Lunch

 

Tarifs

FURTHER INFORMATION
Find in this section, all the information about this activity. For any further information please contact our advisors (contact details above).

Duration : Half day morning. 3 to 4 hours in total (times given as an indication) 

Area of activity : Les Grands Montets

Ability level : It is essential to choose a destination that is adapted to your level in order for you to get the maximum out of your outing Ski touring is intended for athletes practicing regular physical activity. For skiers who regularly practice off-piste skiing and able to ski in any types of snow. Vertical gain up to 400 meters.

Formality : Make sure you have valid repatriation insurance for this activity

 
EQUIPMENT

We recommend that you take special care in choosing your equipment because it contributes greatly to the success of your trip. Weight is decisive; you must always evaluate the weight / comfort ratio in order to find a good compromise. In general, it is better to stack thin layers rather than having one big garment and it is essential to stay dry in all circumstances.

Equipment
- Backpack
- A pair of skis, mounted with ski-touring bindings and Ski Touring Ski Boots
- Touring skins and « ski crampons » specially adapted for your skis
- Ski poles with a large disc at the bottom
- Safety pack: harness and tranceiver

Clothing
- Ski clothes

Accessories
- 1 pair of good quality UV protection sunglasses (level 4) or google
- Water bottle (at least 1 liters)
- Sunscreen protection
- Snacks


Our Rental Partners : You can rent your equipment with our rental shops partners and benefit from special price Sanglard Sports, Ravanel & CoConcept Pro Shop
Our Equipment Partners : Millet, Dynastar, Julbo, Grivel & Monnet
 

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