Slackcountry From Verbier to Chamonix — and Beyond (Epic Pass)

Things to know

• What’s included?

  Included:

  • • Experienced guides or ski instructors with extensive knowledge of the area
    • A dedicated ski concierge or assistant
    • 7-day Verbier ski holidays (5 days of skiing)
    • Accommodation for 6 nights in a comfortable 3- or 4-star hotel in Verbier or the Bagnes area (double occupancy)
    • Breakfast at the hotel from day 2 to day 7
    • Transfers to and from other resorts on safari days

  Add-ons:

  • • Single occupancy room — available to add at checkout
    • Airport transfers — available to add at checkout
    • Hotel upgrade — contact us if interested before booking

  Not included:

  • • Flights to Geneva
    • Airport transfers
    • Lift tickets*
    • Meals except breakfast — lunch and dinner suggestions in the itinerary are paid separately
    • Ski rentals
    • Guide gratuities — optional
    • Insurance — available to add at checkout

  *Note that the Epic Pass is not included in the price of this trip. Epic Pass holders can ski Verbier for 5 days. On safari days, lift passes are paid by the clients, averaging around 80 CHF per day. Without the Epic Pass, a full week pass in Verbier is usually 390-450 CHF.

• How fit do I need to be?

  To make the most out of these Verbier ski holidays, you should have good fitness and at least intermediate skiing abilities. This means being able to ski several runs back-to-back before needing a break, and maintaining good technique throughout a 6-hour ski day.

  Being an expert off piste skier is not required—the program adapts to the group, and it can be freeride-focused, slackcountry, or a mix that includes pistes.

  Your guides will adapt the pace and terrain to the group, but you’ll enjoy the week the most if you can ski for five consecutive days, confidently link turns on red runs, and control your speed in varied conditions. More advanced skiers will find plenty of challenges too, from steep couloirs to off-piste terrain.

  To prepare for this trip, consider exercising regularly and focus on leg strength and cardio. Getting a few days of skiing in before the trip is also a good idea to shake off any rust and build confidence on steeper terrain.

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• Do I need to have ski touring experience?

  No, most powder is lift-accessed. At times, your guides may use a short skin or boot-pack (15–45 minutes) to reach untouched descents, but the focus is on skiing, not climbing.

• What do I need to bring?

  Here’s a suggested list of the equipment you need to bring:

  Ski equipment — rentals can be arranged:

  • • Skis and bindings
    • Ski boots
    • Ski poles
    • Ski helmet

  Clothing

  • • Wind and waterproof shell jacket
    • Ski pants (Gore-Tex or similar)
    • Down jacket or vest
    • Synthetic or wool base layers
    • Spare extra layers
    • Thick ski socks
    • Warm hat
    • Neck gaiter or buff
    • Ski gloves
    • Sunglasses or ski goggles

  Other equipment

  • • 25-40L backpack to carry all your items
    • Insulated water bottle (1L capacity)
    • Toiletries (sunscreen, lip balm)
    • Basic first aid + blister kit
    • Snacks that won’t freeze
    • Thermos for warm beverages — optional
    • Camera — optional (but recommended)

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• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and pricing

  • • For these Verbier ski holidays, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 5:1.
    • It takes a minimum of 4 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 10 participants. It will be possible to split into two groups.

  Verbier ski holidays can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

  Min. age requirements

  • • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
    • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join these Verbier ski holidays on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

  If your group has skiers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

• Is a single occupancy room available?

  The price for these Verbier ski holidays is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout.

• Getting there and meeting location

  The starting point of your Verbier ski holidays is Verbier. To get there, most people fly into Geneva Airport (GVA). From there, it takes anywhere between 2 to 3 hours to reach Verbier, depending o whether you rent a car, take a shuttle service, or use public transport.

• Safety measures and insurance

  We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

  Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

• Deposits and cancellation policy

  Deposits

  Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.

  Cancellations

  Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options—Basic, Flexible, or Super Flexible. Depending on which one you choose, a different cancellation policy will apply to your booking.

  Basic

  • • If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If cancelled 60 or more days before departure, a 70% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled within 59 days of departure, no refund will be issued.

  Flexible

  • • If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If cancelled 60 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled 30-59 days before departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled within 29 days of departure, no refund will be issued.

  Super Flexible

  • • If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If cancelled 30 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled within 29 days of departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.

  Early Bird booking

  Want to be the first one to know when we publish new dates or secure your spot well in advance? Select a future month that suits you best and lock in your Early Bird spot in time with just a 10% deposit.

  As soon as our guides publish new tour dates, you’ll be the first one to know. We’ll hold your spot for 2 weeks until you choose the date that suits you best.

  More about how Early Bird bookings work below:

  • Only a 10% non-refundable deposit must be paid upon booking, but this deposit can be transferred to any other 57hours adventure in case the dates don’t end up working for you.
  • Once our guides publish new tour dates, we’ll reach out to you so you’ll be the first one to choose from newly released dates.
  • When you pick your date, you’ll confirm your booking by paying another 20% of the total trip amount (amounting to the standard 30% deposit).
  • Once the trip has been confirmed, the regular cancellation policy (found above) applies.
  • The remaining balance is due 90 days before the trip.