6 days from 1195 € per participant
Guaranteed departure from 5 people
- Six days of freerando touring between Alagna and the Matterhorn
- Welcoming and comfortable accomodaton with great Italian food
- Ski on the Monterosa glaciers
- Easy access via the Paris - Milano TGV to Oulx, where we pick you up in our minibus
- No worries: our minibus takes us around and about; if you've rented gear it'll be handed upon arrival
- No booking fees
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We’re not afraid to say it, this is the best of the best ! A stunningly beautiful area with runs that will take your breath away. An unique programme where we will explore different valleys each day. The weekend starts with a legendary descent to the small village called Alagna, only for die-har freeride skiers. From there we head over to Cervinia with a few stop-overs on the way in comfy and cosy hotels. During this week you make the most of great off-piste skiing, short climb and accomodation where hospitability rules.
Although off-piste and freeride experience is required to take part in this trip, previous skitouring and skinning experience is not necessary, and this is a chance to give freerando a try !
Get together at Briançon or Oulx-Cesana (TGV) train station, or directly at Gressoney-Staffal.
Meet up with the guide and transfer to Gressoney with our minibus. Warm up skiing on Gressoney slopes followed by an off-piste and freeride security brief. A short uphill skinning section (30 min / + 150 m) to the Passo Zube (2950 m) followed by a descent will take us to Alagna, a small picturesque village nestled at the end of the valley.
Meal included: dinner
Accomodation included: hotel
We end the day at the Salza Valley that boasts a panoramic view of the slopes where we will ski the next few days.
Possibility to get held of some luggage and personal belongings left behind in the minibus.
Meals included: breakfast and dinner
Accomodation included: hotel
Climb up to the Betteforca pass and descend to Saint Jacques.This will probably be the most memorable day of the trip. We may have a short transfer to our accommodation.
Meals included: breakfast and dinner
Accomodation included: hotel
Ascent from the Ayas, close the "Bisous" hamlet... Short climb with skins (1 hr / + 350 m) to the Passo Pillonet (2698 m). Descent down the incredible Chamois valley . Frozen in time, this village is car free and only has cable car access from Buisson, further down the Matterhorn valley ! We head to the Chamois valley and get set up in our comfy hotel. This is la Dolce Vita !
Meals included: breakfast and dinner
Accomodation included: hotel
Freerando skiing in Chamois, a small ski resort with secret hideouts (shh !). A legendary itinerary facing the Matterhorn takes us down to Valtournenche (Cervinia ski station). Short transfer back to Buisson and cable car to Chamois where we will spend the last night.
Meals included: breakfast and dinner
Accomodation included: hotel
Single way up with cable car, and skins up to Col Nana (40 min / + 250 m). Great descent to Saint Jacques. Freeride skiing at Champoluc and return to Gressoney in the afternoon completed with other itineraries to round out the day. Around 3:30 - 4:00 pm, transfer back to Oulx-Cesana and Briançon.
Meals included: breakfast and dinner
Accomodation included: hotel
Please note this itinerary is an example of a freeride and off-piste ski trip in Gressoney and around Monterosa, Italy. The guide may adjust certain itineraries (or switch around) and ski areas according to weather and snow conditions as well as participants' abilities. We kindly ask you to respect such decision. We may also change accomodation, maintaining identical standards, according to logistics and availabilities.
Please be wearing your ski outfit upon arrival.
Getting there
Train& TGV access: www.voyages-sncf.com
Car access: www.mappy.fr
Car sharing: www.blablacar.fr
Parking
Free public parking can be found in Briançon and Oulx (both unattended) or in front of our accomodation.
5 to 8 participants
Skiers only. Sorry, no splitboards accepted.
Azimut qualified mountain guide.
All our mountain guides are certified. We choose them for their sympathy, their teaching and organisational skills. We stay tuned in, work hands in hands, and make sure their working conditions are the best.
You should be at ease with skiing on all types of snow. We ski at a good pace all day long. Beware slopes may include short steep sections. Skinning involved will be no more than 45 min to 1 hr per day. We do not expect you to master ski touring techniques.
Good physical condition is required, skinning or short ascents on foot will not exceed 45 min/day. You should be prepared to ski all day long at a good pace.
Good to know: if you don't have the level required, the guide may ask you to leave for the well-being of the rest of the group if necessary. If any doubt, please do not hesitate to ask us !
Bring a small day pack large enough to carry your personal belongings for the day such as extra layers, goggles, your picnic, a few snacks and security equipment.
Considering the itinerary maybe modified due to mountain and snow conditions, ski lift fares are not included in the price. They are at your own expense and are to be purchased on site in order to allow for flexibility. Hence in case of bad weather or snow conditions, we can easilier transfer to another spot and do our utmost to find the best conditions. Your guide will advise you on the type of ski lift pass to purchase (6 days of less).
You should budget approx € 200 for a 6 day ski lift pass.
The price includes
The price does not include
A 30% deposit, as well as the insurance cost if you choose to subscribe the latter, is required to secure your booking. You will receive a reminder email 35 days prior to departure for the outstanding balance due latest 30 days prior to departure.
We strongly recommend you to be properly insured for the chosen activity. You should be covered for medical expenses, personal accident & liabilité, third party risks and rescue (helicopter), as well as trip cancellation or curtailment.
Repatriation and research insurance are mandatory when booking a trip with Azimut. We have a full range of insurances on offer to suit the trip you select and the risks that it may incur.
Tipping is no obligation. However participants often hand round an envelope for those who wish to tip the guide.
Azimut's minibus is used throughout the whole trip. Not only does this make the trip easier, but it also makes it more pleasant and open: we can chat, sleep and listen to our own music !
During the trip
Depending on the size of group, you may share a room with someone of the opposite sex.
Before & after ski touring trips
Once we've received your booking, we'll provide you with a list of accommodation in case you need to book a night before or after the trip. All accommodation listed is close to the meeting points. You may often benefit from preferential rates.
In case of emergency or delay, you can either contact your guide (his phone number will be provided before departure) or contact Azimut on: (+ 33) 04 92 23 07 24.
Please inform your friends and family with these details before departure.
Wifi is available at the hotel.
Good mobile & 4G coverage.
Make sure you wear bright colours, it's good for the soul and gives photos a funky edge !
Technical equipment (all in excellent condition)
Security advice: avalanche airbag backpacks are strongly recommended for you safety and security.
They help to stay on the surface in case of avalanche and minimize the risk of burial. Our guides use airbags. We highly recommend you to opt for high quality and reliable gear. If you don't have an avalanche airbag we rent them out at a very competitive price.
If you don't have the adequate equipment for the trip, don’t worry and travel light: we rent out the required gear and hand it over at the start of the trip ! Our gear is relatively new, if not new, of good quality and adapted to your choice of activity.
Prices of rental equipment during the entire trip (these competitive prices only take into account the number of days of the trip):
Full Pack (ski, boots, skins, ski-crampons, poles) |
215 € |
Skis (skis, skins, poles, ski-crampons) |
175 € |
Airbag Backpack |
120 € |
Helmet |
30 € |
You can choose to rent equipment when booking your trip, or lateron by clicking on “my account”. If any of the equipment you’ve chosen is out of stock you’ll be notified and reimbursed.
Clothes
This list of clothes is designed to give you an idea of clothes it may be a good to have with you. By no means do you need to have the latest brands or the latest gear, but if you need to renew your wardrobe, this guide would be a good start.
Headwear
Bodywear
Footwear
Odds & ends
Toiletries and first aid kit
- Personal toilet bag
- To make up a first aid kit, please find all relevant information on the Ifremmont website.
If you book a trip with Azimut, you'll get a 15% discount code on your confirmation page that you can use at our friends Glisshop.
Just go straight to glisshop.com ! Established in 1996, our partner stands as a leader for online winter sports equipment. Based in the centre of the volcanoes of Auvergne (France), they help every passionate skier and powder addict to find the gear they need by offering a huge and unique choice of clothing and gear available throughout Europe.
With close to 250 brands and 10 000 items for sale, Glisshop simply is the ideal partner to equip you from head to toe whathever activity may be your preference.
Our guides use the following brands for their gear and you'll have the opportunity to test them during the trip:
Official partner and service provider for Terres d'Aventure
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Have great runs with AZIMUT !