Courmayeur backcountry skiing, off-piste experience

About this activity

Courmayeur backcountry skiing, off-piste experience in the Mont Blanc

Off-piste skiing in Courmayeur allows powder enthusiasts to experience some of the best snow in the Alps, in one of the most beautiful and renowned resorts of the Mont Blanc area. We guide skiers and freeriders through the top spots of the massif, including the Toula Glacier, the Aiguille du Midi, the Vallée Blanche, and the Punta Helbronner sector.

Discover Courmayeur and the heart of Mont Blanc with us — one of the most exciting freeride and backcountry destinations in Europe. We offer guiding services for private groups and individual skiers of all levels. Our IFMGA/UIAGM-certified Mountain Guides will take care of safety, route selection, and every detail of your experience.

Highlights

• Trip type: guided backcountry skiing, glacier skiing
• Groups: maximum 6 persons per guide (depending on the itinerary)
• Trip duration: from 1 to 5 days
• Period: from December to April
• Mountain Group: Mont Blanc
• Location: Courmayeur and Chamonix
• Skill level: intermediate skier (black tracks)
• Fitness level: intermediate
• Trip level: easy to intermediate

Description

Courmayeur offers off-piste itineraries for every level, perfect both for those trying powder skiing for the first time and for more experienced freeriders. Our guides manage all safety aspects, giving you technical advice and sharing essential knowledge about snow safety, the local environment, as well as the history and traditions of the Mont Blanc region.

Each day is planned according to your skiing ability, the weather forecast, current snow conditions, and the avalanche bulletin, ensuring you always ski the best terrain available and the routes most suited to your level.

To get the most out of your freeride experience in Courmayeur, we recommend booking two or more consecutive days of guiding. This allows us to get to know you better, work on your technique, and take you through all the most beautiful off-piste itineraries tailored to your skills.

Spots to run

On the Courmayeur side of Mont Blanc, skiers can experience some of the most spectacular off-piste descents in the entire Alps. From the legendary Vallée Blanche, with its stunning glacial scenery, to the classic Italian routes around Punta Helbronner, where the Toula Glacier offers long panoramic runs of fresh powder, every itinerary delivers a truly unique experience.

Advanced skiers can challenge themselves on steep, technical lines such as the Marbrée, a legendary couloir known for its dramatic alpine atmosphere. And beyond these iconic descents, the area hides countless other couloirs and routes suitable for all levels — from first-time freeriders to expert backcountry skiers seeking untouched snow and true big-mountain adventure.

Prerequisites

You should be able to ski on black runs, on all types of snow. On all our programs snowboarders and telemarkers are welcome.

Equipment required

Technical equipment (possible to rent): off-piste skis, avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe, ABS backpack, helmet. For glacier skiing you need also harness, sling and carabiner.

Prices and availability

The leading Guide is a fully certified IFMGA Montain Guide.

You can book this activity in any date/dates within the availability periods. We tailor your experience to meet your every need, from your fitness level to your skiing ability.

Private Guiding:

• 1 pax: €420 per day
• 2 pax: €230 per person per day
• 3 pax: €160 per person per day
• 4 pax: €140  per person per day
• 5 pax: €120 per person per day
• 6 pax: €110 per person per day

Open Groups:

• 1 pax: €160, for a minimum of 3 participants.