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Wherever fresh powder can be found is Freerider country.. lovers of off-piste will already be familiar with the pure excitement and thrill of this special terrain. If it’s still a mystery to you, well don’t waste any more time. Discover with us the Freeriders world!
We have a selection of Freeride proposals, to suit all needs. If you’re not the type to skin up to your powder paradise then we have a softer option using the lift system. If you are looking for a more backcountry experience (and don’t have the correct ski touring equipment) we can supply you with the special “securafix” applications to attach to your own equipment to enable you to get to where you need to be.
You choose…
To book please send us an email to info@montblanczone.com or call us at +39 339 3003643.
| | The Porta Nera (3734mt) is the pass between the Roccia Nera and Polluce.
To get to our destination we take the lift system from Cervinia to Plateau Rosa and the Kleine Matterhorn, then an easterly traverse towards the Verra Glacier. The descent itself takes us through seracs and slopes of varying steepness, down the Gornergletscher to the intermediate station of Furi (1867mt) where we return with the lift sytem back over to Cervinia to then ski down one of the never-ending pistes from Plateau Rosa down to the village of Cervina.
A breathtaking off-piste itinerary in the shadow of the Matterhorn and the towering North face of the Lyskamm.
| | Les Grands Montets (Chamonix) The Grand Montets lift system departs from Argentière, just 10 kms from the town of Chamonix. A vast ski area for off-piste enthusiasts from all over the world. North facing, offers good powder snow conditions way into the winter season. There are many itineraries to chose from in this particular area: the descent through the Argentière glacier, the Lognan and La Pendent glaciers, the famous Pas des Chèvres and the Rectiligne Couloir all link up to the Mer du Glace before descending into Chamonix. Not to mention the number of descents serviced by the Lognan lift in Argentière.
If a hike to begin the day is not a problem, then the Col Passon which links the Argentière valley to that of La Tour is worth trying, with it’s 2000mt north facing descent to close!
| | Off-Piste at Checrouit (Courmayeur) Checrouit is the ski area of Courmayeur, but there is more than groomed pistes on offer.. with our guides you can discover some superb off-piste itineraries all accessible by using the lift system, trails that wind in and out of the surrounding woods down to Val Veny, or the long runs down from the top of Arp, or the more demanding, steeper runs down through the Ves area and Arp Vieille.
| | The Pavillon Woods (Monte Bianco – Courmayeur) The Pavillon du Mont Frety is the mid station of the Monte Bianco cable car. Two great freeride options from this point are the Pavillon woods and the descent “del Traforo” down to the entrance to the Mon Blanc tunnel Two itineraries not to be forgotten!
| | On the Piccolo San Bernardo side a number of easily accessible itineraries are possible, all using the La Thuile lift system. A area well worth discovering with a good range of freeriding possibilities.
| | Three day Freeriding Tour of Valdigne Three days of non stop freeriding between the areas of Courmayeur and La Thuile, powder, powder and more powder.. (plus a special local traditional meal evening!)
First day includes the descents of Toula and Pavillon, the second day we move onto La Thuile, the third…
| | Monte Rosa Ski Safari: Alagna – Gressoney - Champoluc This vast ski area extends from the Val Sesia over to the Val d’Ayas, dominated by the immense Mont Rosa chain of mountains. A few of our recommended itineraries in this freeriders paradise:
La Bettolina: Taking the lifts up to Colle dell Bettaforca, there is the start of a magnificent off-piste run that returns back at Staffal.
Passo Zube: From the Passo dei Salati, following the piste that passes Lago Gabiet, after a 45min ascent with skins begins this fabulous descent down to Alagna.
Stollenberg: From the top of Passo dei Salati, after a brief 15min ascent, we arrive at the north side from where we ski down to Alagna.
La Malfatta: An off-piste wilderness that goes from Punta Iindren down to Alagna.
La Salza: From Punta Indren we take a long traverse over to the Vallone della Salza where we then ski down to Staffal.
A classic days tour of this area would be to start with the Bettolina, passing by the Stollenberg to finish with the Salza.
| | Les Aiguilles Rouges: a couple of hours of ascent then... Col du Belvedere, Col Crochues-Bérard, Col de Beugeant, Pointe Alphonse Favre... On the north side of Chamonix valley are the Aiguilles Rouges, just in front of the Mont Blanc chain. On this side is a vast selection of fabulous Freeriding terrain, vast open slopes of fresh powder to satisfy any enthusiastic freerider.
We have 3 suggested itineraries, each beginning with an ascent with skins followed by the descent down the magnificent Vallone di Bérard, down to Le Buvet for an afternoon snack and cog wheel train trip back to Chamonix.
From the Col du Belvedere, reached by the lift from Index, there is a 650mt ascent with skins to the top of the pass (2780mt), a short rappel decent takes us down to the north side of the Vallone di Bérard and down to Le Buet, a vertical descent of 1450mt.
A valid alternative to the Col du Belvedere are the passes of Aiguilles Crochues and Bérard. Especially appreciated due to an easier run down. After 2 short ascents with skins from the Index lift, of a total of 500mt, the descent takes off down the north side. Crosses over the Bérard pass and down to Le Buet with a vertical descent of1550mt.
For the more hardened Freeriders, after the Col des Crochues it is possible to ascend up to Pointe Alphonse Favre which then offers a more demanding 45° descent down the north side.
Departing from the Index lift station, but this time heading east towards Lac Blanc and then upwards for a 650mt climb with skins to Col de Beugeant (2807mt) we reach the departure point for another beautiful descent through the Vallone di Bérard which arrives at Le Buet.
| | Mountain Rescue course – 2 days A 2 day course of theory and practical training in mountain self rescue. Exercises in using search equipment, Arva, avalanche awareness, crevasse rescue techniques and reading into weather and snow conditions.
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