Detailed program for Skiing Vallée Blanche
The day before
Meeting at 6.30 pm at the guides' office where you will meet your guide.
Day 1
Departure in the morning (meeting place and time are determined with the guide the day before) to take the Aiguille du Midi cable car (3842 meters): acclimatization and first photos on the terraces. With the skis on the backpack we go down the ridge in a roped party.
After the first tracks, the guide chooses a route depending on the level of the group. Picnic or hot meal in the Requin refuge. Depending on the conditions, the descent continues to Chamonix by ski or via the Montenvers train down.
Depending on the weather and the skill of the participants, the guide may modify the program.
You can register from October 9th either directly online below, or by returning the completed 2024 registration form by e-mail, 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 details for skiing Vallée Blanche.
From January to April.
Group sessions : Wednesday, Friday, Sunday.
Private sessions: every day.
The opening date of the descent from the Aiguille du Midi depends on the placement of fixed ropes on the ridge (between early January and early February depending on snow conditions).
Before this period we can leave from Helbronner (3425m) in Italy.
For this alternative, from Chamonix, we take a bus through the Mont Blanc tunnel: the descent from the top of the Italian ski lifts joins the classic route and the Montenvers train.
Maximum 6 people per guide.
Children from 15 years old, accompanied by a parent.
Group departure guaranteed from 4 to 6 registrations per guide.
Depending on mountain conditions, the number of participants per guide may be reduced.
Snow conditions can vary. After a few days of good weather, the route is easier, flattened by the passage of other skiers. But after a day of bad weather, the snow can be deep.
A good physical condition is required. A good condition is important to be able to ski the entire distance.
Knowing how to turn parallel, master the snow plow and slip at an angle, and be able to ski on any snow types.
Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any doubts about the required level.
Find all the information to make this ski descent in the best conditions, as well as to present you with different options to enhance your day according to your desires (in french): Descente de la Vallée Blanche : itinéraires
Provide a picnic or money for lunch at the Requin refuge. The decision to picnic or eat at the refuge is made during the briefing the day before, depending on the expected temperatures and the preferences of the majority of the group.
The transfer to Chamonix will be in the vehicles of the participants, the guide will organize the carpool the day before (it is customary for the clients to transport the guide). Let us know if you are not driving.
If you are alone or less than 4 and want to benefit a more interesting price, you can choose the group formula.
If you want a private session for you and your friends or family, to enjoy the steeper and less busy variants you can choose the private formula!
Price of the group sessions (per person):
€220 / person (departure guaranteed from 4 participants)
Price of the private session (per person) :
1 participant: €540
2 participants: €330 / person
3 participants: €270 / person
4 participants: €230 / person
5 participants: €210 / person
6 participants: €190 / person
7 participants: €245 / person
8 participants: €230 / person
If you already have the Unlimited ski-pass, contact us.
The price includes
The price does not include
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 a rate of €12 (this insurance does not take into account the sporting nature of our activities).
The insurance booklets can be downloaded here for cancellation and assistance-repatriation.
The day before we meet up for a briefing where you will meet your guide and the group, we expect you at 18h30 at the guides' office at Saint Gervais, we can advise you for accommodation on site. Our address : 43 rue du Mont Blanc, 74170 Saint Gervais les Bains
If you are unable to attend, please call us around the same time so the briefing can be done by phone.
Equipment provided by your guide – Please let us know if you already have some.
Technical equipment
Clothing and accessories