Backcountry Skiing in Vallée Blanche, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Are you a good skier and want to discover one of Chamonix's must-do off-piste itinerary? Take to the Vallée Blanche on skis and get your thrills!

Book your activity

From€400/ group
full day
Sporty
From 14 years-old and up

Practical information

Course of events
  • Meet your guide
  • Activity briefing
  • Cable car journey
  • Ski down the Vallée Blanche to Mer de glace
  • Return to Chamonix
  • Debriefing and end of activity
Activity requirements

To take part in this activity, you need to be a skier who is at ease on black runs, and above all have already backcountry skiing, all-terrain snow, and be in good physical condition.

A written parental authorisation is required for minors to take part in this activity without an accompanying adult.

Each participant must have a bag for their snowboard/skis and suitable footwear for mountain walking.

Special terms

Depending on weather conditions, the starting point and number of participants (up to 8) may vary.

The itinerary may be modified according to the equipment used: skis or snowboard (although we generally recommend skiing for first-time skiers, due to the constant variations in surface conditions).

Meeting point:
At the bottom of the Aiguille du Midi cable car - 100 Pl. de l'Aiguille du Midi, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Spoken languages:French, English, Spanish
Included
  • Instructor
  • Helmet
  • Harness
  • Ropes
  • Carabiners
  • First aid kit
  • ARVA / Shovel / Probe
Excluded
  • Ski lift pass
  • Lunch
Do not forget to bring
  • Warm clothes
  • Gloves
  • Beannie
  • Ski goggles / Sunglasses
  • Transport bag for your ski equipment
  • Your ski equipment
  • Bottle of water
  • Snack
  • Picnic lunch