"Vallée Blanche" private freeride tour from Courmayeur to Chamonix
Highlights
- Face the longest freeride descent in Europe, from Courmayeur to Chamonix, together with an Alpine Guide.
- Start from the over 3,000 m altitude of the Punta Helbronner glacier and enjoy over 20 km of adrenaline!
- Glide between icy ridges and crevasses and be impressed by the wonder of Mont Blanc.
Your guide
I started out as a speleologist, then after a degree in industrial design in 2006 I became a mountain guide, a job that has allowed me to travel the world on amazing adventures.
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Full description
Tackle Europe's longest freeride descent, starting in Courmayeur and finishing in Chamonix: a total of 20 km of fresh snow skiing.
This itinerary, known as Vallée Blanche or Mer de Glace, is a classic for off-piste lovers, a must if you love the thrill of speed on skis or snowboard.
Enjoy the adventure with an Alpine Guide and learn how to handle yourself as you push off the beaten track and enter the wilder side of the mountain.
What we will do
The meeting with the Alpine Guide is scheduled at 7:30 a.m . in Courmayeur (AO). After an introductory briefing on the activity and an explanation of the self-rescue rules with probe, shovel and artva (provided free of charge by the guide), you will ascend in altitude with the SkyWay cableway to Punta Helbronner (3,462 m).
TheVallée Blanche freeride itinerary starts right here, developing for the first kilometres among glaciers, granite pinnacles, crevasses and seracs, in a spectacular scenery that leaves you breathless.
Zig-zagging across the snow, you will reach a fantastic plateau at the foot of the Dente del Gigante, a peak so sharp that it resembles a gigantic tusk. Here you will take a break to recover your energy and eat a packed lunch.
Then we will resume the off-piste descent in the direction of Montenvers, ending with the arrival in the beautiful town of Chamonix, on French territory. Here it will be a must to stop and toast with a good beer before returning to Courmayeur by bus.
The activity has a total duration of about 7 hours for an actual freeride route of 20 km.
Who it is aimed at
This activity is at an intermediate level and is aimed at skiers, snowboarders and telemarkers with a good technical level on the piste and at least some previous off-piste experience. You can participate from 14 years of age.
Other information
This activity can be carried out from January to April, depending on snow and weather conditions and the guide's availability.
At the end of the ski season, when snow is scarce, it may be necessary to cover the last part of the descent with the cogwheel train to Chamonix.
Recommended clothing
- double thermal glove
- thermal Gore-Tex jacket
- down jacket
- long thermal trousers
- cap or band
Don't forget to bring
- 30 litre rucksack with possibility of ski/board fastening
- identity document valid on the date of the excursion
- sunglasses minimum protection 3+ or ski mask
- packed lunch, water and hot thermos
- helmet
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid 12 months from the date of purchase
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Choose your preferred date
Get in touch with the guide with the contact details on the voucher and choose the day for the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Courmayeur, Aosta
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for the safe conduct of the activity (in the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for you to conduct the activity. You can freely choose whether or not to accept these proposals. If you can’t retrieve it, we will process a full refund! If you have set the date for your Gift Voucher and bad weather did not allow the activity to take place, the Voucher remains regularly valid until the expiration date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is strict. You get a full refund if you cancel within 15 days from the activity start date. Within 14 and 8 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
