Ski mountaneering tour in Aosta Valley
Highlights
- Set off on a ski mountaineering excursion in the Aosta Valley and become one with the mountains and nature.
- An Alpine Guide will take you on a discovery of the most attractive routes suited to your level.
- Climb up the snowy slopes, admire the breathtaking scenery and then launch yourself downhill off-piste!
Your guide
Born in Aosta, I grew up surrounded by the fantastic peaks of my region. After finishing my studies, I began to get to know the mountain world. In a short time, I became passionate about all mountain disciplines, from trekking to high-altitude mountaineering and ice climbing. In 2016, I fulfilled my dream of becoming an Alpine Guide.
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Full description
If you are a mountain, snow and ski mountaineering lover, you will know that the Aosta Valley has countless itineraries suitable for practising this fascinating discipline.
An Alpine Guide will be happy to accompany you to discover the most beautiful slopes, the most spectacular panoramas, the softest and most pleasant snow on which to let yourself go for an exciting off-piste descent after the exertions of the climb.
Spend a day completely immersing yourself in the dimension you love most - that of snow - far from the crowds and confusion of ski resorts. Aski-mountaineering excursion in Valle d'Aosta will give you an all-round experience of nature and the mountain, the real thing!
What we will do
The starting point for our ski mountaineering excursion will be Aosta (unless we already have a precise location in mind where we want to make the excursion; in that case we can agree with the guide, after booking, on a different meeting point).
After getting to know the mountain guide, we will have an introductory briefing on the characteristics of the chosen itinerary and the snow conditions at the time. Then, after the usual check of the safety kit (probe, shovel and avalanche transceiver), we will be ready to approach the starting point (which will obviously depend on the route selected).
The guide will take care of choosing the most suitable hiking programme for us, taking into account our preferences, physical abilities, training and previous experience. But don't worry, in Valle d'Aosta there really is something for all tastes and levels: from Pila to Courmayeur, from Champoluc to Gressonay and many other ski resorts, both well-known and less well-known.
During the ascent, we will have the opportunity to learn as much as possible from the guide about ski-mountaineering techniques, pause to observe the mountain panoramas and breathtaking views, take photos and live every moment to the full!
At the end of the ascent, it will be time to refresh ourselves with a packed lunch and prepare for the most adrenalin-pumping part of the day: the descent. Always best advised by the guide, we will enjoy the speed and thrills of off-piste skiing on fresh, untracked snow: a truly unforgettable experience for all mountain lovers!
The activity starts around 8 a.m., with the meeting with the guide at the agreed point, and ends around 3.30 p.m.-4 p.m. with the return to the same point.
Who it is aimed at
This activity is at an intermediate/advanced level and is aimed at those who already have some experience in ski mountaineering and are able to ski with familiarity on black slopes and in all snow conditions. Participation is possible from the age of 14 and above.
Other information
Attention! Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the meeting point.
This activity can be carried out from December to April, subject to snow and weather conditions and the guide's availability.
Ski touring equipment is the responsibility of the participants. The guide can provide the safety kit free of charge (if you need it, ask for it after booking).
If you already have a ski mountaineering itinerary in mind that you would like to undertake, you can let the guide know after booking and the guide will consider it. If this is not the case, the guide himself will choose the itinerary based on the characteristics of the group.
Should circumstances require it, the guide may decide to use a ski lift or a bus or taxi to shorten the itinerary or close any loop routes. In that case, the cost of the tickets will be borne by the participants, including that for the guide.
Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Recommended clothing
- ski mountaineering trousers
- tights
- vest (1 layer)
- long-sleeved shirt (2 layers)
- Polartec shirt (3 layers)
- down jacket (4 layers)
- Gore Tex waterproof jacket (5° layer)
- 2 pairs of gloves, one heavy and one light
- woollen cap
- sunglasses
- ski mask
- sunscreen
Don't forget to bring
- complete ski mountaineering equipment
- safety kit (probe, shovel and avalanche transceiver)
- 30 litre capacity rucksack with packed meal and hot thermos
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
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.
