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GUIDED OFF-PISTE SKI ADVENTURE
8 Days | 7 Nights | 6 Days Skiing | 3+ Resorts

Location: Europe | Tour Focus: Guided | Terrain Focus: Off-Piste, On-Piste, Backcountry, Sidecountry
Ability: Strong Intermediate to Expert
Price p/p From price based on twin/double-share room occupancy in an open group of 6 people on fixed date 8-day tour
Base/invoice currency is in EURO inc taxes.
*Displayed price may vary due to currency fluctuations.
USD 2,645
Discover the best snow & off-piste terrain in the world famous resorts of the Haute Tarentaise in the French Alps. With an experienced guide, use ski lifts & skinning to ski descents of 2,000m vertical in untracked powder, days after a snowfall. Join a "fixed date" tour or get a group together for your best dates ...
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Inclusions
  • 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
Add-ons
  • 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
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Fixed Date(s): Jan 17 - Jan 24, 2027
Days: 8
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Fixed Date(s): Mar 21 - Mar 28, 2027
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Tarentaise Powder Ski Safari

Discover the Wild Side & Most Beautiful Off-piste Itineraries in the Haute Tarentaise

Welcome to the heart of the French Alps! This powder ski safari tour of the Haute Tarentaise rightfully seduces skiers from all over the world. Renowned around the globe, this corner of Savoy has given birth to the largest and most beautiful ski resorts. This tour will visit the all the ski resorts of the Haute Tarentaise including Val d'Isere, Tignes, La Plagne, Les Arcs, Sainte Foy, La Rosiere & of course, Valmorel.

Those who already know the Haute Tarentaise will be pleasantly surprised to discover a completely different facet of this fantastic valley. For a week you'll ski across glaciers, down untouched snowfields, through forests and down the valley floor to the villages below. Every day your guide chooses the best itinerary to make the most of the local snow and weather conditions. So come have a glass of wine with the locals & taste their Savoyard specialties while you discover the wild regions of the beautiful Tarentaise.

Highlights

  • Using the ski lifts and skinning, ski off-piste for six days, discovering the wild mountains of the Vanoise National Park and its surroundings.
  • Discover descents of 1,500 to 2,200 meters of vertical drop on the more remote slopes of the Haute Tarentaise mountains.
  • Savour the unmissable cuisine of these mountains every day: fondue, raclette, crozets and diots ending with the typical digestif of the French Alps, genépi!
  • Relax and enjoy the scenery & skiing knowing that all the details are taken care of by your guides.

With well-oiled logistics and in the company of a guide who is at home in this valley, you are invited to ski the powder of the most beautiful off-piste slopes in the region. As you ski from one valley to another, your luggage is transported by road! Stopovers in small typical hotels, located in mountain villages well placed among the mega ski areas, will allow you to get to know and appreciate the Savoyard welcome. Join up for what former participants call “the greatest ski adventure of their lives”.

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Skiing & Snowboarding Terrain

Even those that already know the Haute Tarentaise will be pleasantly surprised to discover a completely different side of this fantastic valley during the tour. From the top of a ski lift you will traverse, hike or skin away from the ski resort to find the secret passages that will reward you with descents up to 2,000 metres vertical (over 6,000 vertical feet) on virgin slopes even after several days of good weather. Ski the powder on the most amazing north-aspect faces in the region: Bellecôte, Aiguille Rouge, Foglietta, without forgetting the corridor of the "9 valleys" in La Lauzière between Valmorel and Saint François Longchamp … to name a few.

Your guides will adapt the daily program according to your skills, fitness and mood. For detailed information of the program see the Itinerary tab.

Accommodation & Food

The tour includes accommodation in three traditional, 'small' hotels, all run by local families. As you ski from one part of the valley to another, your luggage is transported by road to the next nights’ accommodation! The tour includes all breakfasts and dinners. Lunches are not included in the tariff, but the guide will know the best mountain huts to visit for delicious local fare, or perhaps the group will pool resources for a picnic in the snow.

For more information see the Lodging tab.

Skier Ability & Fitness

This tour caters to strong intermediate to expert skiers. You should as a minimum be able to ski a steep black run with short, controlled turns, plus you should have some prior experience off-piste and in variable snow conditions including deep powder.

This tour incorporates lift access with traversing, hiking, and skinning to get to the best untracked snow, therefore you should have a good level of fitness.

Getting There & Away

The start and finish of the tour is the village of Saint-Foy-Tarentaise at Hotel Monal. The hotel is on the road between Bourg St Maurice & Val d'Isere. Access is easy by rental or personal car, by train & bus or taxi via Bourg St Maurice, or private transfer from the airport. Closest airports are Geneva (GVA) & Lyon (LYS).

More Info & Booking

There are six fixed date, open group tours in January/early Feb and March. Make a booking request via the tour date listings above.

If you have any questions or wish to create a private, custom tour for your own group, make a General Booking Enquiry ->

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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.

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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.

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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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Inclusions
  • 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
Add-ons
  • 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
Not Included

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.