Backcountry skiing in Châtel, Portes du Soleil

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Fitness level: Sporty
Duration: from 4 hrs to full day
Spoken languages: English, French
Minimum age: From 15 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: flexible More info
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Activity description

If you like winter sports, come try out a ski touring half or full day trip in Pré la Joux (Châtel), at the gateway of the Portes du Soleil in the French Alps.

ESI Pro Skiing Châtel is located in Pré la Joux area, at the gateway of Portes du Soleil. This area forms the link between Châtel and Avoriaz and has absolutely all the terrain that you would ever need, including tremendous off piste!

Châtel is heavily influenced by the microclimate between Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc, which generates very substantial snowfall between November and April, making it possible to keep the area open to skiing until late April every year.

The ESI Pro Skiing provides you with a half day (4 hours) or full day trip to practice ski touring in small groups with an expert instructor. 

Ski touring is the perfect blend of mountaineering and skiing skills, allowing you to gain height easily, before making flowing turns down through perfect snow in an unspoilt Alpine wilderness. 

The guides can take from competent piste skier, keen to spread your wings off-piste, through to advanced ski-tourer looking to find the next big descent. The instructors will share their knowledge and coach you at your own pace.

Possible itineraries:
- Leche (valley next to Linga2)
- Petite leche (2nd valley next to Linga2)
- Pointe de Chesery (45 min walk at the top of the ski lift of Rochassons)
- Tête de géant (summit between Les Combes and Cornebois at 1,25 hour walk)
- Col de Bassachaux (10 min walk at the top of Bassachaux)

Offers

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Half day
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During this half day ski touring, you will learn off-piste and touring techniques, as well as avalanche awareness.

Activity requirements

You must be able to ski on black slopes to participate.

Special terms

The price varies depending on the number of participants:
- 1 to 2 pax: €200
- 3 pax: €220
- 4 pax: €240
- 5 pax: €260

Do not forget to bring
  • Ski equipment
  • Bottled water and snacks
  • AVD (Avalanche Victim Detector)
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Sporty

Duration:

4 hrs

Minimum age:

From 15 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Caisses de Pierre Longue, Prés la Joux, 74390 Châtel

Included:
  • Expert instructor
Excluded:
  • Ski lift pass
  • Insurance
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Full day
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During this half day ski touring, you will learn off-piste and touring techniques, as well as avalanche awareness.

The full day excursion is from 9am to 5pm including the lunch break.

Activity requirements

You must be able to ski on black slopes to participate.

Special terms

The price varies depending on the number of participants:
- 1 to 2 pax: €350
- 3 pax: €390
- 4 pax: €430
- 5 pax: €470

Do not forget to bring
  • Ski equipment
  • Bottled water and lunch
  • AVD (Avalanche Victim Detector)
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Sporty

Duration:

full day

Minimum age:

From 15 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Caisses de Pierre Longue, Prés la Joux, 74390 Châtel

Included:
  • Expert instructor
Excluded:
  • Ski lift pass
  • Insurance
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Meeting point

Caisses de Pierre Longue, Prés la Joux, 74390 Châtel Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 4 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
4 days
Cancellation between 48 and 96 hours prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
48 hrs
Cancellation 48 hours or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule

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