A pure off piste week designed for piste skiers who want to make the transition to skiing off piste.
The focus of the week is on the techniques required to ski powder and on improving your performance and turns in all snow types. You will ski with a Ski Instructor for 5 days, who will teach you these skills.
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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: Partly 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.
- 6 days on snow with staff
- Coaching campYou will ski with a Ski Instructor for 5 days, who will teach you these skills.
- 1 coach : 6 guests
- Resort and backcountry guidingPartly includedFor 1 day the group will be led by an IFMGA-qualified Mountain Guide
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- Grade: 7A
- Difficulty: Introductory
- The course is suitable for those who can ski all red runs, consistently linking multiple turns and can tackle black runs without hesitation. Most course participants have probed the off piste lines between runs within the resort, but have had no formal instruction. The course will mainly use lifts to access the skiing, though you may do some up-hill walking to get to the best snow. You should be prepared to ski full days (with a lunch break) at a reasonable pace. Falling over is de rigueur!
- The courses are instructed at a maximum ratio of 1:6 and include 6 full days' of instruction. Each day is split into a morning and afternoon session, where you will work technique on the piste, then translate these skills into skiing the variable snow types found off piste. As the course progresses, you will ski longer descents taking more of the day. On one day during the second half of the week the aim is to ski the Vallée Blanche (subject to weather and conditions, as well as your skiing ability). Course schedules are subject to change depending on weather and snow conditions.
- As soon as you head off piste, you need to be aware of avalanche risks, although some areas close to the resort may be controlled. Your coaches/guides are all well versed in avalanche avoidance and will educate you in safety matters and rescue procedures. However, by its very nature, off piste skiing is a risky business, not just because of avalanche danger, but also from the danger posed by hidden rocks, streams, small cliffs or tree branches, not to mention other skiers. You should wear a ski helmet.
- Sport
- Ski
- Max group size
- 6 guests
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What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Meals · partly
- Lesson
- 6 nights' hotel accommodation in Chamonix at La Chaumière Mountain Lodge on a twin-sharing, half-board basis
- 6 days' ski instruction/guiding (including all the Instructor/Guide's fees and expenses). Ratio 1:6 maximum
- Loan of Avalanche Safety Gear (digital transceiver, metal shovel, 240cm + avalanche probe)
Not included
- Lift pass
- Transfers
- Travel to Geneva Airport
- Shared transfer from Geneva Airport to Chamonix and return (can be booked through Jagged Globe)
- 6-day 'Mont Blanc Unlimited' Ski Pass (value: €355)
- Lunch
- Skis, boots and equipment hire
- Any costs associated with travelling outside of the Chamonix Valley during the week
- Travel Insurance
- Tips
- Tourist taxes collected locally by the hotel / accommodation provider
Day by day
- Day 1: Course participants meet at the course base at 7pm. Briefing on the week's activities in the evening.
- Day 2: An introduction to the basics of off piste technique and the essential safety aspects.
- Days 3–7: Intensive off piste instruction and ski workshops. Be prepared to have a lot of fun and to work hard. On one day you will ski the famous Vallée Blanche (subject to weather and conditions, and your skiing ability). Travel home after skiing on Friday. If you would like us to book you an additional hotel night, please let us know.
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Where you stay
6 nights' hotel accommodation in Chamonix at La Chaumière Mountain Lodge on a twin-sharing, half-board basis
Valley accommodation is in La Chaumière Mountain Lodge . The accommodation is provided on a twin-share, half-board basis. A single room supplement is payable should you want to have a room to yourself.
Getting There
Fly to Geneva. A 1-hour return airport transfer to Chamonix can be booked via Jagged Globe (price £40 each way).
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Dates and prices
- Jan 16 – Jan 22, 20272026/27 · 7 days1,495 GBP£1,495 per person, land only (without flights)LimitedChoose these datesBook on company website
Published as "Sat 16 Jan – Fri 22 Jan 2027", meeting in Chamonix; Trip Guaranteed; Last 2 places.
- Feb 6 – Feb 12, 20272026/27 · 7 days1,495 GBP£1,495 per person, land only (without flights)AvailableChoose these datesBook on company website
Published as "Sat 6 Feb – Fri 12 Feb 2027", meeting in Chamonix; Available; 2 places left with £75 early booking offer. Early booking price £1,420.
- Mar 6 – Mar 12, 20272026/27 · 7 days1,495 GBP£1,495 per person, land only (without flights)AvailableChoose these datesBook on company website
Published as "Sat 6 Mar – Fri 12 Mar 2027", meeting in Chamonix; Available; 2 places left with £75 early booking offer. Early booking price £1,420.
Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website; source last reviewed September 24, 2026.
Good To Know
- Group size: 3 – 6 people.
- Single room supplement: £350
- deposit £200.00 — Final payment due 42 days before departure
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