Chamonix, Courmayeur & Verbier

Basing this tour out of Chamonix ensures the quickest travel time from airport to hotel room. The ski resort is just 88 km (under 55 miles) from Geneva International Airport, which is serviced by 50+ airlines. Travelers can get to Chamonix in about an hour and half after landing.

From Chamonix's famed Vallée Blanche, a 12-mile long glacier route, to Verbier's big-mountain lines to Courmayeur's expansive off piste options, the terrain experiences can be summarized as adventurous. Expect plenty of steep pitches, varied terrain conditions, technical features, traverses and options to ski couloirs and chutes.

A proving ground for Alpinists, mountaineers and skiers from all over the world, Chamonix, or “Cham” as the locals and core skiers call it, has more of an authentic alpine flair than resort glitz and glamour. Expect more international cuisine and culture in Chamonix than you might experience in other Alpine villages.

With decades of experience under their belt, our Chamonix-based ski guides provide the highest level of safety, knowledge and fun to our clients. Certified, seasoned professional guides understand local storm cycles and constantly monitor weather to determine the best resort to ski at each day.

With varied off-piste terrain and snow conditions, all-mountain skis on the stiffer end are highly recommended. If the snow is flying, powder rentals are available and we can help reserve those or any other rentals or demos you might need. For this tour, backcountry packs, with beacon, probe and shovel are required and included in your package price. Most of the guided skiing takes places in uncontrolled, off-piste zones.

Winter in the French Alps is comparable to winter in the Western U.S. Temperatures range from 40°F to 31°F, so it's imperative to pack and dress appropriately. Layers are key so you don't overheat or get cold. If you tend to get cold easily, boot heaters, hand warmers and face protectors, like Buffs, are highly recommended. See our full packing list.