The detailed program for the 2 days of advanced ski-mountaineering
The day before
Appointment at 6.30 pm at the guides' office where you will meet your guide.
Day 1
AIGUILLE DE ROSELETTE 2384M
Meeting at the beginning of the morning at Notre-Dame de la Gorge aux Contamines: departure by the Roman road to enter the nature reserve. The view is superb on the valley of la Balme and the surrounding peaks. The ascent of the Aiguille de Roselette will be done in the first part on skis, then we will finish with the skis on our backs, roped, on a beautiful ridge requiring the use of crampons. Descent to the refuge by a corridor at more than 30°.
Meals and overnight at the new Refuge des Prés: buried in the snow, it is the perfect place to spend a night in the mountains. Elevation: + 1400m / -400m Duration: 5h to 6h
Day 2
COL DE LA CICLE 2377M AND CROSSING COL DES CHASSEURS 2688M
Departure for the 2 emblematic passes above the refuge: abseiling and emotions guaranteed and a return in the early afternoon to Notre-Dame de la Gorge. Elevation: +600m / - 600m Duration: 5h to 6h
The guides could be led to change the program depending on the weather conditions, the mountains and the level of the participants.
Register either directly online, or by returning the completed 2025 registration form to us by email, dated and signed.
For further information, please contact us by e-mail or telephone on +33 (0)4 50 47 76 55 (Saint-Gervais) or +33 (0)4 50 47 10 08 (Les Contamines). We’ll be happy to guide you in the realization of your project.
All the practical information about the 2 days advanced ski-mountaineering
Group sessions
Private sessions
every day from mid-December to the end of April depending on conditions and availability at the refuge.
If you are alone and want to benefit of a better price, you can choose the group formula.
Price of the group session
€680 / person
Price of the private sessions
1 participant: €1190
2 participants: €680 per person
3 participants: €860 per person
4 participants: €680 per person
5 participants: €790 per person
6 participants: €680 per person
The price includes
The price does not include
6 people per guide maximum.
Departure from 4 people for group sessions.
You will be supervised by a mountain guide.
For good skiers in good physical condition, used to off-piste (class 2 level in ESF).
Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any doubt about the level required.
You will evolve on an unmarked high mountain route, you must be aware of the dangers associated with this activity (avalanches, very low temperatures, etc ...).
To be covered by an insurance «assistance-repatriation» is mandatory to participate in our stays. If you do not have «assistance-repatriation» insurance, we can offer you one at the price of €5 per day. We also offer optional «cancellation» insurance at the price of €12 per day. This insurance does not take into account the sporting character of our stays. More information in the cancellation and assistance repatriation insurance booklets.
Appointment at 6.30 pm at the Saint-Gervais guides' office (in the tourist office of the village) where you will meet your guide. If you cannot be present, the briefing can be done by phone. More details about how to travel by public transportation can be found on our "contact" page.
Avec notre partenaire Haglöfs, retrouvez nos conseils d'expert pour vous aider dans le choix de votre équipement technique pour l'alpinisme, le trekking ou le ski de randonnée.
Technical equipment
You can rent the technical equipment at:
For Saint Gervais: Blanc Sports or Sports Unlimited
For les Contamines : Intersport, Au virage or Sport 4807
Clothing
Accessories
Do not hesitate to contact us if you need some advice for your physical training, the selection of your equipment or the organization of your trip.
