Steep skiing course Chamonix for advanced off-piste skiers. Master steep ski techniques, couloirs, rope skills and avalanche safety with expert UIAGM guides.
Join our Steep Skiing Chamonix Course and develop the skills to tackle steep slopes and couloirs in the world-famous Chamonix backcountry with expert guides. Learn steep ski techniques, rope work, and avalanche safety in the extreme skiing capital of the Alps.
From the trip description by Chamonix Experience
On-snow support
- Independent: Below this trip's level of support
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: With your guide
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge.
- Guided: Included
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability.
- Coached: Included
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- 5 days on snow with staff
- CourseLearn steep ski techniques, rope work, and avalanche safety
- 1 coach : 3 guests
- Resort and backcountry guiding5 days of mountain guiding and ski tuition by a UIAGM qualified mountain guide.
- 1 guide : 3 guests
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- You ski often, and at a high level. You ski both side country and backcountry, as well as ski-alpinism. You are steady and comfortable on any terrain. You ski couloirs (gullies) up to 40° and would like to improve your steep skiing and mountain skiing skills. You are familiar with avalanche companion rescue techniques and glacier safety methods. You have previous experience with crampons on ice and mixed ground, and can belay and rappel. You have some ski touring experience.
- This steep skiing course in Chamonix is designed for advanced off-piste skiers who are ready to take their skills into more technical and exposed terrain. To get the most out of this course, you should:
- Ski both side country and backcountry often Few weeks per season), and at a high level
- Be confident skiing off-piste in a variety of snow conditions (powder, wind-packed, crust, and icy snow).
- Be able to link continuous, controlled turns, with confidence, on slopes up to 40°.
- Be experienced in using ski touring equipment
- Prepared to climb up steep couloirs and abseil with your skis attached to your rucksack
- Fitness level 4/5
- You are in excellent physical and cardio vascular shape. You can ski a full day, off-piste, in all types of snow. You can link multiple long descents without taking long breaks, over consecutive days, with the proper equipment. (backpack, shovel, probe, snack, water, etc.)
- Sport
- Ski
- Max group size
- 3 guests
From the trip description by Chamonix Experience
What the price includes
Included
- Lesson
- 5 days of mountain guiding and ski tuition by a UIAGM qualified mountain guide.
- Specific avalanche awareness tuition including assessment of the conditions, correct use of a transceiver and how to carry out a rescue using shovel and probe.
- Ropes, safety equipment, etc will be provided when needed by your guide.
- Any local transport that is required during your course.
- Our team is based at the foot of the Aiguille du Midi cable car and will be happy to help you with any questions you may have before, during or after your trip to Chamonix.
Not included
- Lodging
- Lift pass
- Meals
- Transfers
- The price does not include skis/snowboards, boots or clothing.
- Personal Equipment
- Lift Passes
- Travel insurance including a mountain search and rescue insurance is mandatory on all our trips (we can organise the mountai search and rescue insurance for you on request).
- The price does not include lunch or snacks.
- Accommodation in Chamonix is not included in the price but we would be happy to advise or organise it on request.
- The price does not include flights, airport transfers or any other travel to/from Chamonix.
Day by day
We recommend arriving in Chamonix 1–2 days before the course for warm-up skiing and to check your equipment—especially if it’s rented or unused recently. Ensure your boots fit well, bindings are properly set, and skis are serviced. Need rentals or tuning? Contact us for trusted local ski shop recommendations.
- Arrival: Meeting in ChamonixThe week starts with a welcome meeting at the Chamonix Experience office, where you’ll meet your group and mountain guide. You’ll review your equipment, ask any final questions, and receive a briefing on the course itinerary, weather, and snow conditions. The example itinerary below may vary depending on conditions—your guide will adapt the week to ensure the best possible steep skiing experience in Chamonix.
- Day 1: Assessment Day & Avalanche Safety TrainingThe first day of this course is dedicated to preparing you for skiing on progressively steeper terrain. Your guide will analyse your technique and propose corrections to your ski position so that you feel increasingly more confident on your skis. The afternoon will include an avalanche search and rescue training session.
- Day 2: Jump Turns & Side SlippingYour mountain guide will take you skiing on short steep sections where you can practice jump turns and controlling a side slip. The psychological aspect of steep skiing means that it is important to get used to the exposure of steep slopes and be able to navigate them calmly and confidently. You will learn basic rope work and how to rappel safely with skis.
- Days 3–5: Steep Slopes & CouloirsThe last 3 days of the ski course are dedicated to practice the steep techniques on steeper runs and couloirs. Chamonix has a lot to offer in this aspect and your guide will choose runs with the best snow for you enjoy – such as, Col du Belvedere, Couloir du Chapeau or Couloirs de Trient. You will use your ski touring equipment to access some of the runs.
From the trip description by Chamonix Experience
Where you stay
Accommodation in Chamonix is not included in the price but we would be happy to advise or organise it on request.
Getting There
The price does not include flights, airport transfers or any other travel to/from Chamonix. However, we can organise airport transfers for you on request, please contact us for details.
From the trip description by Chamonix Experience
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Dates and prices
| Dates | Season | Duration | From | Availability | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4 – Jan 8, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "Monday 4 January 2027 – Friday 8 January 2027", space: Guaranteed. | 2026/27 | 5 days | 1,450 EURFrom 1450 € — Price per person for groups of minimum 3 skiers | Available | Book on company website |
| Jan 11 – Jan 15, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "Monday 11 January 2027 – Friday 15 January 2027", space: Available. | 2026/27 | 5 days | 1,450 EURFrom 1450 € — Price per person for groups of minimum 3 skiers | Available | Book on company website |
| Jan 18 – Jan 22, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "Monday 18 January 2027 – Friday 22 January 2027", space: Available. | 2026/27 | 5 days | 1,450 EURFrom 1450 € — Price per person for groups of minimum 3 skiers | Available | Book on company website |
| Jan 25 – Jan 29, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "Monday 25 January 2027 – Friday 29 January 2027", space: Two more to guarantee. | 2026/27 | 5 days | 1,450 EURFrom 1450 € — Price per person for groups of minimum 3 skiers | Available | Book on company website |
| Feb 1 – Feb 5, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "Monday 1 February 2027 – Friday 5 February 2027", space: Available. | 2026/27 | 5 days | 1,450 EURFrom 1450 € — Price per person for groups of minimum 3 skiers | Available | Book on company website |
| Feb 8 – Feb 12, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "Monday 8 February 2027 – Friday 12 February 2027", space: Available. | 2026/27 | 5 days | 1,450 EURFrom 1450 € — Price per person for groups of minimum 3 skiers | Available | Book on company website |
| Feb 15 – Feb 19, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "Monday 15 February 2027 – Friday 19 February 2027", space: Two more to guarantee. | 2026/27 | 5 days | 1,450 EURFrom 1450 € — Price per person for groups of minimum 3 skiers | Available | Book on company website |
| Feb 22 – Feb 26, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "Monday 22 February 2027 – Friday 26 February 2027", space: Available. | 2026/27 | 5 days | 1,450 EURFrom 1450 € — Price per person for groups of minimum 3 skiers | Available | Book on company website |
| Mar 1 – Mar 5, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "Monday 1 March 2027 – Friday 5 March 2027", space: Available. | 2026/27 | 5 days | 1,450 EURFrom 1450 € — Price per person for groups of minimum 3 skiers | Available | Book on company website |
| Mar 8 – Mar 12, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "Monday 8 March 2027 – Friday 12 March 2027", space: Two more to guarantee. | 2026/27 | 5 days | 1,450 EURFrom 1450 € — Price per person for groups of minimum 3 skiers | Available | Book on company website |
| Mar 15 – Mar 19, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "Monday 15 March 2027 – Friday 19 March 2027", space: Guaranteed. | 2026/27 | 5 days | 1,450 EURFrom 1450 € — Price per person for groups of minimum 3 skiers | Available | Book on company website |
| Mar 22 – Mar 26, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "Monday 22 March 2027 – Friday 26 March 2027", space: Available. | 2026/27 | 5 days | 1,450 EURFrom 1450 € — Price per person for groups of minimum 3 skiers | Available | Book on company website |
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Price per person for groups of minimum 3 skiers
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