Ski touring courses with first class instructors to explore even further away from the pistes for unforgettable off-piste experiences.
For skiers that are willing to put in a bit more work to access unbelievable off piste descents with the use of touring skis and skins. Using the lift system to gain as much height as possible then skinning to open up a whole world of off piste that can't be accessed by relying only on the use of ski lifts alone.
From the trip description by Snoworks
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 instructor
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge.
- Guided: With your instructor
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
- CourseSki touring courses with first class instructors
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- Unlike longer hut to hut trips, our course is all about the skiing, returning to the same resort at the end of each day.
- Each ascent with skins will last from 30 minutes to 2 hours with possibly one bigger ascent of a 3 – 4 hour skin.
- If you have never ski toured we recommend booking our Intro to Ski Touring course.
- Minimum requirements for this course: Competent off piste skiers (level 5).
- Skiers who have a high level of fitness to ski all day off piste following a 2 hour skin with a break for lunch.
- The ability to get up unaided after a fall is essential.
- Tignes is linked with Val d'Isere, which is one of the biggest ski areas in the world with skiing from 2100m – 3600m; it offers amazing conditions from late November right through to late April.
- Sport
- Ski
- Max group size
- 6 guests
From the trip description by Snoworks
What the price includes
Included
- Lesson
- 5 x full days Monday – Friday
- Avalanche kit included in the course fee: Rucksack
- Triple antenna transceiver
- Metal shovel
- Probe
Not included
- Lodging
- Touring skis, bindings, skins and ski crampons – required for this course; Snoworks recommends pre-booking with Tignes Spirit or Mountain Story
- Accommodation – booked by the guest; Snoworks lists hotels and a discount code only
- Lift passes – not mentioned on this course page
- Airport transfers – the page lists third-party transfer operators to book yourself
Not confirmed by the company: Lift pass, Meals, Transfers.
Where you stay
Accommodation options: HOTEL LE REFUGE – Tignes Le Lac. Book your Tignes course with Snoworks and combine it with one of the best placed hotels in town. Just 50 metres from the ski lifts and our course meeting point. Add the code SNOWORKS2027 in the subject line of your email, and you will receive a 10% discount on any stay from Sunday to Friday or Saturday only.
Alternatively we suggest accommodation in Val Claret, Le Lac or Le Lavachet.
Getting there
- Meeting Point: In front of the Maison de Tignes, Le Lac. Monday 09:15.
- By Air – fly to Geneva, Lyon, Grenoble or Chambery. By Rail – the closest station is Bourg St Maurice, transfer up to Tignes by local bus or taxi.
- Transfer options to Tignes: Altibus, Snow Drone, Mountain Rescue, Ben's Bus, Cool Bus.
From the trip description by Snoworks
Pins show the approximate main trip area—not a route, meeting point, or full itinerary. Confirm exact locations in the company's trip details.
Dates and prices
- Apr 12 – Apr 16, 20272026/27 · 5 days705 GBPFrom £705 — The initial price based on 1 adult with the lowest price in low season. Full day course: 5 x full days Monday – Friday, tuition only; touring equipment is hired by the guest.AvailableChoose these datesBook on company website
Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website; details as of September 2, 2026.
Good to know
Minimum requirements for this course: Competent off piste skiers (level 5); skiers who have a high level of fitness to ski all day off piste following a 2 hour skin with a break for lunch; the ability to get up unaided after a fall is essential.
Required Equipment: Touring skis, bindings, skins and ski crampons are required for this course – if you don't have your own, then we recommend pre-booking your touring ski equipment here: Tignes Spirit or Mountain Story.
Group Levels:
Groups may run alongside each other or contain mixed levels, depending on numbers.
From the trip description by Snoworks
