Itinerary for Tarentaise Powder Skiing Safari

Below is a typical 8-day ski safari program. A shorter 4-day itineray is available for private groups.

Day 1: Welcome meeting at Hotel Le Monal

Meeting at 6.30 p.m. - Meeting with the guide, checking of everyone's ski equipment, distribution of rental skis (for those who have ordered) and safety equipment provided. Meal and night at the hotel.

Day 2: Tignes - Val d'Isère

Hotel Le Monal is ideally located less than half an hour by taxi from the most incredible ski resorts in the world including the amazing Tignes - Val d'Isere. The guide will select the area that offers the best skiing, depending on the weather and the snow. You will start this day with an off-piste safety briefing. At noon, the Big 9V picnic lunch. Return by taxi to Le Monal hotel.

Day 3: Espace San Bernardo, La Rosiere-La Thuile

The guide will have selected the best resort of the day. The cross-border resorts of La Rosiere & La Thuile (in Italy!) have amazing terrain to explore. At 5.30 p.m. once the day's skiing is over, a taxi takes the group to Valmorel. Night at the Oxygene Hotel.

Day 4: Valmorel - Saint Francois Longchamps - Lauzière

Untracked virgin snow on the Valmorel / St-François-Longchamp ski area, spending time in the fabulous Lauzière sector. The last descent takes the group back on skis directly to the Oxygene Hotel.

Day 5: Valmorel - La Flachère

Ski exploration of the forests of Valmorel then last descent via the immense 2 Nants route. A taxi will be waiting for us at the bottom of the route to take the group to Champagny. Dinner will be traditional and plentiful. Night at the Hotel Les Glières.

Day 6: La Plagne - Les Arcs

The objective of the day is the famous north face of Bellecôte (3,200 m) in La Plagne, which offers a descent of 1,700 m of sustained vertical drop. Then, the Les Arcs ski lifts will take us to the top of the Aiguille Rouge for a descent of 2,200 m in varied terrain to Villaroger, close to the night's hotel. A beautiful day! Overnight at the Hotel le Monal in Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise.

Day 7: Sainte Foy

Using the Sainte Foy lifts & then skins, end the tour in style with a descent of the north face from Foglietta toward Sainte Foy village, followed by another descent to the hamlet of Pigettes or Monal. You will then have travelled the most fabulous off-piste routes in this beautiful Tarentaise valley. A final night at the Hotel Le Monal. Enjoy the fine restaurant dining one last time!

Day 8: End of Safari

You'll prepare with a good breakfast and then be on your way to whatever of life's adventures await you next!

NOTE: This itinerary is a guide only. The program is subject to change depending on the conditions on the ground and the fitness of the participants.

Accommodation & Food

Cosy hotels have been chosen for the tour, so that your stay takes place in an authentic mountain atmosphere. Run by local families, they have their own history in the valley. The welcome is warm, the comfort is remarkable. Each dinner will be like a well-deserved feast after a good day of skiing in the mountains! All the meals will allow you to savor the unmissable cuisine of these mountains, including: fondue, raclette, crozets and diots, ending with the typical digestive of the French Alps, genépi! Every morning, a delicious breakfast will get you started for another amazing adventure. Lunches will be in the field as a picnic, or at one of the many delightful mountain huts.

As you will be staying in 3 different places, one night without baggage transfer (at Champagny), be sure to pack what you need during the week in one bag, which is light and practical.

HÔTEL LE MONAL

4 nights are spent at Hotel Monal, two at the start and two at the finish. It is central to the whole valley. This hotel will allow you to live to the rhythm of the Tarentaise. The mountain atmosphere is warm and the comfort of the completely renovated rooms is worthy of a superior class hotel. Yves, the owner, is particularly fond of good food and quality products. In his cellar, he will make you taste some wines from the region where the good bottles are mixed with the best hams and sausages! Meals included are buffet breakfasts and a gourmet dinner each day.

HÔTEL OXYGÈNE

2 nights are spent at the Hotel Oxygene. Ideally located in the small hamlet of Charmettes linked to Valmorel. The interior of the completely renovated hotel is magnificent. The rooms, all in wood, are very comfortable and its restaurant by the fireplace offers delicious cuisine. A hot tub awaits as well! Meals included are breakfast and a gourmet dinner each day.

HÔTEL LES GLIÈRES

One night is spent in Hotel Les Glières. Located near the centre of Champagny-en-Vanoise, a short stroll from the gondola which provides access to the La Plagne ski area. Meals included are breakfast and a Savoyard meal for dinner.

HÔTEL LE MONAL

HÔTEL OXYGÈNE

HÔTEL LES GLIÈRES

Rates & Inclusions

Rates Information

8 days, 7 nights, 6 days skiing from €2,300

• Invoice / base currency is EUR €
• Price based on twin-share in an open group of 6 guests on a fixed date tour
• Custom dates: available for solos or groups, enquire about price & availability
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• SKIING: 6 full days of the best off-piste powder skiing in the Haute Tarentaise
• GUIDING: Fully qualified local guide for tour duration - max 1:6 ratio
• LODGING: 7 nights twin share accommodation in 3 different hotels
• MEALS: Daily breakfasts & dinners
• TRANSPORT: All ground transport of guests & luggage during the tour
• LIFT PASSES: 6 days of ski lift passes covering all resorts visited on the tour
• AVALANCHE SAFETY EQT: Shovel, probe, beacon (if you don't have your own)
• SMALL GROUP: Maximum 6 guests only

• SINGLE ROOMS: Extra privacy each night for individuals &/or snorers - from €35 per night
• BACKCOUNTRY/SIDECOUNTRY SKI RENTAL: Powder skis, touring bindings, poles, skins, ski crampons - €210 for 6 days
• AVALANCHE AIR BAG RUCKSACK: For added safety if you want it - €90 for 6 days
• HELISKIING: Possibility of a heliski drop on the Ruitor Glacier at 3,486m altitude - from €210/person

• FLIGHTS: to Geneva (GVA) or Lyon (LYS) - Get best flight deals here
• RETURN TRANSFERS: Between the airport and Hotel Monal (Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise)
• SKI TRAVEL & RESCUE INSURANCE - Get best quality travel insurance for skiing here
• OTHER: Lunches, alcoholic drinks, personal equipment, plus any other personal expenses not listed as inclusions

General Terms & Conditions

As per agreed terms & conditions with the tour operator, Ski Safari 9 Vallees (9V) and Snocool Ski School, at the time of booking, and including, but not limited to, any T&Cs listed below. Any contractual arrangements as a result of a booking enquiry are directly with the tour operator and is subject to their terms and conditions.