Full-day of Backcountry Skiing from Val Thorens, Les Trois Vallées

If you have a good level of skiing, try the pleasures of backcountry skiing from Val Thorens for a day full of thrills!

Book your activity

From€150
full day
Occasionally sporty
From 16 years-old and up

Practical information

Course of events

- Meeting with your mountain guide in Val Thorens (time and meeting point confirmed by the guide the day before the activity)

- Journey on foot and by ski lift to the backcountry skiing site in Val Thorens (you need to have the Trois Vallées ski pass)

- Distribution of avalanche safety kits and harnesses, checking of your equipment, followed by a briefing on the day's activities and safety instructions

- Start of your day's backcountry skiing in Val Thorens

- At the end of the day, return of equipment loaned at the end of the session, then return back to Val Thorens to finish the activity

Activity requirements

A minimum number of 4 participants is required for this activity to take place.

A good level of skiing (being comfortable in all conditions on ski slopes) and good physical condition are required to partake in the activity.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

You will need to purchase the Trois Vallées ski pass to be able to reach the activity site.

Special terms

The time and meeting point for this activity are given as an indication: the guide will contact you the day before your activity to confirm them.

Meeting point:
To be confirmed with the guide the day before the activity
Spoken languages:English, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, German
Included
  • High mountain guide
  • Harness
  • Crampons if needed (glacier skiing)
  • Avalanche safety kit (avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe)
Excluded
  • Les Trois Vallées ski pass
  • Skis
  • Ski poles
  • Helmet
  • Lunch
Do not forget to bring
  • Ski clothes
  • Backcountry skiing equipment
  • Backpack
  • Bottle of water
  • Snack
  • Picnic lunch