What you get on this adventure: An experienced, local mountain guide with extensive knowledge of the area 7-day women-only Chamonix ski touring adventure Accommodation for 6 nights in Hotel La Folie Douce (or equivalent) — 4-star hotel (in a shared double or twin room) in Chamonix 6 breakfasts and 1 welcome dinner Daily transfers from Chamonix to any of the places you’ll go skiing Ski passes Safety equipment (probe, shovel, avalanche transceiver, harness) on the Vallee Blanche day Unlimited email support pre-tour What’s not included: Transportation to Chamonix Dinners (apart from Day 1) Lunches — you’ll either stop for lunch with your guide or take a picnic if required Single supplement — can be added upon checkout Snacks, drinks, and personal expenses Medical evacuation and repatriation insurance — mandatory Travel cancellation insurance — highly recommended

How fit do I need to be?

In order to join this women-only Chamonix ski touring adventure, some previous backcountry skiing experience is required. Good fitness and the ability to ski 5 days in a row is also a must. For more adventures in and around Chamonix, click here !

What do I need to bring?

For technical backcountry ski touring gear , you will need to bring: Alpine touring skis, telemark skis or splitboard with skins (can be rented) Touring boots and poles (can be rented) For personal items , we recommend bringing: Helmet Sunglasses or ski goggles Gloves and hat Wind and waterproof shell jacket with hood (Gore-Tex recommended) Ski pants (Gore-Tex recommended) Down jacket or vest Synthetic or wool base layers, underwear and socks One triple-action locking carabiner or two conventional locking carabiners Repair kit and Leatherman for your equipment (can be shared between several people) Water bottle and 1L of water Thermos with a warm beverage — optional Food you can eat on-the-go First aid kit Sunscreen Daypack large enough to carry all items listed (around a 30-40L backpack) Camera — optional There are plenty of rental shops in Chamonix from which you can rent touring gear. Your guides can also most likely set you up with equipment you need—leave us a note upon checkout whether you need help with gear rental.

Can I rent ski equipment?

Yes, you can! Skip the hassle of dragging your own gear all the way to Chamonix and instead, opt for gear rental. There are plenty of rental shops in Chamonix from which you can rent touring gear. Your guides can also most likely set you up with equipment you need— leave us a note upon checkout whether you need help with gear rental .

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and pricing For this Chamonix ski touring adventure, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 8:1. That’s also the maximum group size. It takes a minimum of 4 people for this tour to operate. Keep in mind that this is a women-only tour. Chamonix ski touring adventures 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 the ski tour 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.

Getting there and meeting location

To get to Chamonix, the starting point of your ski touring adventure, most people fly into Geneva International Airport (GVA) , one hour away. Once you arrive, there are several ways to reach your destination, including public transport. Looking to make the airport transfers hassle-free? Check out Mountain Drop Offs —they provide door-to-door service in their comfy and spacious shuttles. Use the code 57HCHX to get a 5% discount! You’ll meet your guide on Day 1 of the tour, most likely at the hotel.

Safety measures and insurance

We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both emergency medical and travel insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible , we partnered up with Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner! Redpoint tailors their insurance 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. Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s insurance. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!

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CHAMONIX | FRANCE

All-Women Ski Touring Around Chamonix: France, Italy, and Switzerland

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Season

January through March

Duration

7 days

Accommodation

Four-star La Folie Douce Hôtel

Difficulty

Guide

Nuyama

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Things to know

Chamonix and its surroundings boast some of the best skiing in Europe. We’re not just saying that because we’re locals who’ve been cruising down these slopes for years now. We’re saying that because the Alps offer massive ski regions and circuits, allowing us to ski for miles, discover all types of terrain, and indulge in Europe’s best après-ski scene! We put together this week-long, all-women adventure, over the course of which we’ll ski in France, Italy, and Switzerland! Chamonix, Courmayeur, Verbier, Vallée Blanche—we’ll cross all of the usual buzzwords when it comes to Alpine skiing of our lists. You’ll look forward to carving turns as much as to retreating back to your lodging, as we’ll be staying at a stylish and upscale hotel with a bar, restaurants, and more!

Adventure highlights

Ski the iconic, 22-km (14-mile) Vallée Blanche

With good conditions and sufficient experience, we’ll be able to cruise down a 22-kilometer off-piste run from Aiguille du Midi!
Stay at a stylish 4-star hotel

After long days on the snow, we deserve to relax our sore leg muscles, whether in a lively bar or in the hotel’s spa
Women-only adventure

Explore the majestic Alps in the company of like-minded women, whether you come solo or with a friend, relative, or partner!

Itinerary

This all-women ski touring adventure in Chamonix and its surrounding best-ofs promises a good time, some epic skiing, and great company. Over a week, we’ll explore the Alps and use our 5 active days to discover the Italian, French, and Swiss Alps on skis! Based our of a 4-star hotel with a spa, we’ll set off every day to a new exciting area, so you’ll never get bored. All accommodations as well as breakfasts and daily transfers are included in the price, as well as a top-notch experienced local guide, whose main mission is that you have fun, discover some amazing skiing, and stay safe.

Make your way to Chamonix and get settled into your hotel room before meeting your guide and your team for a welcome dinner. Discuss the upcoming days, check that you have all the necessary gear, and get some rest for tomorrow!

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: La Folie Douce Hôtel
For our first day, we’ll go skiing on the two south facing ski resorts of the Chamonix Valley, Brévent and Flégère. The area offers stunning views on the Mont Blanc range and a diversity of runs, just ideal for a first day after a long journey!

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: La Folie Douce Hôtel
Today, we will travel to Italy and discover yet another side of the impressive Mont Blanc range.
After a short transfer (30 min), we will reach Courmayeur, a charming village located in the Aosta Valley, with a charming ski resort facing the south face of Mont Blanc. The resort offers incredible typical restaurants and coffee shops to stop for a cappuccino and a great Italian lunch. The skiing is really nice as well with runs above and in the trees. We’ll drive back to Chamonix at the end of the day.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: La Folie Douce Hôtel
Chamonix is well known for its mountains and one of the most common thing to do is to take the
Aiguille du Midi cable car to experience this journey into the highest mountains of the Alps! So there will be two options today because Vallée Blanche is an off-piste run on glaciers—some may not be comfortable doing it. During the first two days, your guide will assess your skills and then determine whether you can be challenged a bit—the point is to have a great time so if your skiing experience does not allow you to ski the Vallée Blanche, no worries, we may take the Aiguille du Midi lift anyways!

In that case, we will go to Les Houches, Le Tour or any other resort close by. If Vallée Blanche is doable, then it might be the most unbelievable descent of your life! A unique experience starting at 3,842 m, off piste and glaciers only! Depending on snow conditions, it is possible to ski all the way down to Chamonix for a 22-km off-piste run! If not possible, then you’ll take the Montenvers train back to Chamonix. You’ll get your own mountain guide with all the necessary safety equipment. Just keep in mind that skiing in fresh snow at 3,500m can be quite difficult, so we’ll make sure conditions will allow a nice and smooth descent!

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: La Folie Douce Hôtel
After Vallée Blanche, we will take you to a lower ski resort with great open runs and super nice
restaurants! Megève was one of the first villages, i.e., resorts, to be created from scratch. After a day out, we’ll return to our hotel in Chamonix.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: La Folie Douce Hôtel
We’re off to Switzerland today! After a 1.5-hour ride, we’ll arrive in Verbier, one of the most popular ski areas in Switzerland. Well known for its freeriding possibilities, Verbier is also
connected with three other valleys and offers a lovely ski area. Back to Chamonix in the evening.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: La Folie Douce Hôtel
After your final breakfast, our adventure comes to an end. If you’d like to stay longer in the area, just ask us for recommendations!

Meals: Breakfast
Please note that the itinerary, distances, and elevations may vary slightly for numerous reasons beyond our control, including weather and terrain conditions. Your guide will be the one in charge of the decision.

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Meet your guide

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Nuyama

Nuyama is a guiding company based in Chamonix, founded by Yann Delevaux, a Chamonix local, and Marion Cochet. With their extensive experience in trip organization and mountain guiding (Yann has been an IFMGA Mountain guide for more than 20 years now), they turned their passion for the great outdoors into a recognizable and reliable guiding collective, offering unique and unforgettable adventures. They now lead and organize a growing number of hiking, trekking, mountaineering, skiing, and mountain biking trips in the Alps.

Accommodation

La Folie Douce Hôtel

La Folie Douce Hôtel in Chamonix seamlessly combines stylish modern design with the cozy, inviting atmosphere of a traditional alpine retreat. The rooms and suites are elegantly appointed, offering a perfect blend of comfort and sophistication, with large windows that frame stunning views of the surrounding mountains.

The culinary experience at La Folie Douce is equally impressive, featuring a variety of dining options that range from gourmet French cuisine to more relaxed, casual fare. After a day on the slopes, the hotel’s lively après-ski scene, complete with live music and entertainment, provides the perfect setting to relax and soak in the unique ambiance of this stylish mountain getaway.

Alternatively, head to the hotel’s restorative spa—an outdoor pool, sauna, steam room, and massages await!

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Things to know

What you get on this adventure:
- - An experienced, local mountain guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  - 7-day women-only Chamonix ski touring adventure
  - Accommodation for 6 nights in Hotel La Folie Douce (or equivalent) — 4-star hotel (in a shared double or twin room) in Chamonix
  - 6 breakfasts and 1 welcome dinner
  - Daily transfers from Chamonix to any of the places you’ll go skiing
  - Ski passes
  - Safety equipment (probe, shovel, avalanche transceiver, harness) on the Vallee
  - Blanche day
  - Unlimited email support pre-tour
What’s not included:
- - Transportation to Chamonix
  - Dinners (apart from Day 1)
  - Lunches — you’ll either stop for lunch with your guide or take a picnic if required
  - Single supplement — can be added upon checkout
  - Snacks, drinks, and personal expenses
  - Medical evacuation and repatriation insurance — mandatory
  - Travel cancellation insurance — highly recommended
In order to join this women-only Chamonix ski touring adventure, some previous backcountry skiing experience is required. Good fitness and the ability to ski 5 days in a row is also a must.

For more adventures in and around Chamonix, click here!
For technical backcountry ski touring gear, you will need to bring:
- - Alpine touring skis, telemark skis or splitboard with skins (can be rented)
  - Touring boots and poles (can be rented)
For personal items, we recommend bringing:
- - Helmet
  - Sunglasses or ski goggles
  - Gloves and hat
  - Wind and waterproof shell jacket with hood (Gore-Tex recommended)
  - Ski pants (Gore-Tex recommended)
  - Down jacket or vest
  - Synthetic or wool base layers, underwear and socks
  - One triple-action locking carabiner or two conventional locking carabiners
  - Repair kit and Leatherman for your equipment (can be shared between several people)
  - Water bottle and 1L of water
  - Thermos with a warm beverage — optional
  - Food you can eat on-the-go
  - First aid kit
  - Sunscreen
  - Daypack large enough to carry all items listed (around a 30-40L backpack)
  - Camera — optional
There are plenty of rental shops in Chamonix from which you can rent touring gear. Your guides can also most likely set you up with equipment you need—leave us a note upon checkout whether you need help with gear rental.
Yes, you can! Skip the hassle of dragging your own gear all the way to Chamonix and instead, opt for gear rental. There are plenty of rental shops in Chamonix from which you can rent touring gear. Your guides can also most likely set you up with equipment you need—leave us a note upon checkout whether you need help with gear rental.
Group sizes and pricing
- - For this Chamonix ski touring adventure, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 8:1. That’s also the maximum group size.
  - It takes a minimum of 4 people for this tour to operate.
  - Keep in mind that this is a women-only tour.
Chamonix ski touring adventures 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 the ski tour 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.
To get to Chamonix, the starting point of your ski touring adventure, most people fly into Geneva International Airport (GVA), one hour away. Once you arrive, there are several ways to reach your destination, including public transport. Looking to make the airport transfers hassle-free? Check out Mountain Drop Offs—they provide door-to-door service in their comfy and spacious shuttles. Use the code 57HCHX to get a 5% discount!

You’ll meet your guide on Day 1 of the tour, most likely at the hotel.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both emergency medical and travel insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, we partnered up with Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner!

Redpoint tailors their insurance 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.

Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s insurance. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!
A 35% deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. The remaining amount is paid 35 days prior to departure. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies. If Client cancels the booking…
- - More than 60 (sixty) calendar days prior to departure, Client will pay a cancellation fee of 5% (five percent) of the total price of the trip.
  - 60-45 (sixty to forty-five) calendar days prior to departure, Client will pay a cancellation fee of 15% (fifteen percent) of the total price of the trip.
  - 44-30 (forty-four to thirty) calendar days prior to departure, Client will pay a cancellation fee of 30% (thirty percent) of the total amount of the trip.
  - 29-15 (twenty-nine to fifteen) calendar days prior to departure, Client will pay a cancellation fee of 75% (seventy-five percent) of the total amount of the trip.
  - After that deadline, Client is not entitled to any refund.