Vallée Blanche Ski from Courmayeur

The Vallée Blanche ski from Courmayeur is the queen of off-piste skiing. Discover the details of the descent on the Mer de Glace. Start in Courmayeur with the Mont Blanc Skyway: book an unforgettable experience with the Peakshunter team mountain guides!

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1 Day
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Period
Jan - Mar
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max. 6 for each Alpine Guide
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260€
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THE PROGRAM:

The Vallée Blanche ski descent from Courmayeur is one of the most famous off-piste ski itineraries in the Alps and an unmissable adventure for mountain and ski enthusiasts. This unique route stretches for over 20 km across the Mer de Glace, the legendary glacier that flows down from Mont Blanc all the way to Chamonix, offering breathtaking views and unforgettable emotions.

The journey begins in Courmayeur, taking the modern Skyway Monte Bianco cable car up to Punta Helbronner. From here, skiers follow the classic Vallée Blanche route, with the option to explore more technical and adventurous variants, perfect for experienced skiers.

Along the descent, the panorama opens onto some of the most iconic peaks in mountaineering history: the Grand Capucin, the Grandes Jorasses, Mont Maudit, and the Aiguilles de Chamonix. Every turn reveals new and spectacular landscapes, making this descent a true journey through the symbolic mountains of the Alps.

An adventure to experience at least once in a lifetime, ideal for those who want to combine the thrill of freeride skiing with the magic of the high Alps.

How to approach the Vallée Blanche Ski from Courmayeur


Previous experiences recommended:

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Vallée Blanche Ski from Courmayeur GROUP DEPARTURES

RATES

GROUP DEPARTURES
  • 260 € fee per person in open group with minimum 4 participants

THE RATE INCLUDES

  • the assistance of a UIAGM/IFMGA certified Mountain Guide
  • liability insurance
  • safety gear used by the Guide (eg rope)
  • booking assistance service (including assistance for refuges and lifts reservation)
  • Skyway Monte Bianco cable car one-way ticket for the clients and for the Guide
  • any personal safety equipment (avalanche beacon, shovel, probe and harness)

THE RATE DOES NOT INCLUDE

  • research and rescue insurance with UVGAM coverage (recommended): €5 per person for 3 days
  • transfers
  • Mountain Guide expenses (transfer fees, French side lift tickets, meals or drinks) – to be shared among all the participants
  • Montenvers train ticket facilities – to be considered in case there are no conditions to ski all the way to Chamonix (30-35€/pax, depending on the number of participants)
  • Bus (Arriva or Flixbus company) or private transfer from Chamonix to Courmayeur (25-40€/pax) – if needed
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LIVE THE ADVENTURE, SHARE THE EXPERIENCE

We believe that adventure is the soul of life. Our mission is to inspire people to be able to overcome their limits. Such as the spirit created between rope partners, we believe in the value of sharing experiences and emotions

LIVE THE ADVENTURE

We believe that adventure is the soul of life. Our mission is to inspire people to be able to overcome their limits.

SHARE THE EXPERIENCE

Such as the spirit created between rope partners, we believe in the value of sharing experiences and emotions

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Vallée Blanche Ski from Courmayeur ASCENT DAY BY DAY

Meeting point: Skyway Monte Bianco cable car ticket desk around 8.30 am

Meeting with the Guide and briefing for check of the equipment, before starting the trip.
We will set off either from Courmayeur, taking the famous SkyWay cable car to Point Helbronner (3,466 m).
In alternative, the starting point can be Chamonix, with Aiguille du Midi cable car (3,842 m).
In either case, we will enjoy a long descent to Chamonix (1,042 m), passing through a fairy-tale landscape of glaciers, seracs and splendid granite needles.
More than 20 km of off-piste downhill skiing amidst the incomparable beauty of the endless Mer de Glace glacier.
Usually, the journey to Chamonix takes four to five hours, including a number of stops (a break for a bite to eat at the “Salle à Manger” being an absolute must).
For those who have already skied the classic route, there are 5 variations to choose from, each as thrilling as the last, even for the most experienced skiers.

Note
In January and February, we generally experience ideal snow conditions over the whole route and it is possible to ski all the way to Chamonix.
From the beginning of March and throughout April, the snow changes, while the weather is milder and more reliable, making the descent even more enjoyable.
Depending on the snow cover, it should be possible to ski as far as the groomed pistes at Chamonix.
Otherwise, we can take the rack railway or gondola down to the little square next to the station.
In both cases, we will arrive close to the train station square, to celebrate the trip end with a toast!
To get back to Italy, we will set off from the station, either by bus or minibus shuttle and head through the Mont Blanc Tunnel.

  • Arrival at Chamonix scheduled around 2.30-3.00 pm
  • Arrival at Courmayeur scheduled around 3.30-4.30 pm

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

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Avalanche Transceiver + shovel + probe (mandatory)
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downhill skis, preferably freeriding skis + poles
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backpack 30 l
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ski helmet

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Vallée Blanche Ski from Chamonix

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Duration

1 Day

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Jan - Mar

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intermediate

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230€€

Freeriding

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Duration

1 Day

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Dec - Apr

Level

Level

intermediate

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From

150€

Porta Nera

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1 Day

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intermediate

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NOTES

  • It is crucial that participants follow all instructions provided by the mountain guides before and during the activities, and that they accept any changes made to the programme in order to guarantee their safety.
  • Fees for lift facilities, transfers and mountain lodges are subject to changes established and applied by they respective owners. without any liability attributable to PEAKSHUNTER Mountain Guides.
  • The rates listed in the “The rate does not include” section are to be considered merely indicative and are therefore subject to changes.
  • PEAKSHUNTER Mountain Guides reserves the right to change any route or activity programme based on conditions (weather, accessibility, refuge) and participants’ fitness level.
  • The dates indicated for the activities may change due to weather, snow, or soil conditions, etc. In addition, they depend on the date of opening / closing of the lift facilities, which are established seasonally/yearly by the managing entities of the same and, therefore, are not in any way attributable to PEAKSHUNTER Mountain Guides.