Off-piste Course

Freeride off-piste course
in Montgenèvre

A format designed for off-piste initiation and progression: ski or snowboard, mini-groups of 4 riders max and 1 to 4 half-days you can plug into your holiday.

First steps & progression

4 riders max per group

1 to 4 sessions

Ski & Snowboard

Fully qualified instructor

Freeride routes chosen according to the snow, all-snow technique, proper safety culture and that real mountain atmosphere – with a bit of leg burn thrown in for free.

Montgenèvre · Voie Lactée

Off-piste in Montgenèvre

A perfect freeride playground

Between trees, bowls and rolling terrain, Montgenèvre lets you discover off-piste step by step, without throwing you straight into something that looks like a ski movie.

Discover

First turns off the piste

Gentle slopes, clear landmarks and easy access so you can focus on your skiing instead of your heart rate.

Learn

All-snow techniques

Powder, chopped-up, heavy or crust: you adjust stance, rhythm and speed so you’re not surprised by whatever’s under your skis or board.

Safety

Guided freeride

Professional guiding, avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe provided depending on the session – and yes, we actually teach you how to use them.

Schedule & prices

From 1 to 4 half-days

Price per rider

Peak season · morning

4 sessions	285 €
3 sessions	225 €
2 sessions	160 €
1 session	89 €

Peak season · afternoon

4 sessions	254 €
3 sessions	205 €
2 sessions	145 €
1 session	80 €

Low season · morning

4 sessions	245 €
3 sessions	198 €
2 sessions	140 €
1 session	75 €

Low season · afternoon

4 sessions	245 €
3 sessions	198 €
2 sessions	140 €
1 session	75 €

Level & flow

Who is it for?

Required level

Comfortable on black runs
Can control speed without panicking

If you can ski a black run without needing emotional support at the bottom, you’re in the right place.

Typical session

Safety

Beacon & safety gear briefing

Quick but serious avalanche transceiver briefing, shovel, probe and group rules – no drama, just what you really need to know.

Technique

Warm-up & off-piste basics

Warm-up on piste, then first lines off the side: stance, rhythm and how not to fight the snow (spoiler: the snow always wins).

Freeride

Off-piste routes adapted to the group

Routes chosen according to the level of the group, snow conditions and your energy left after fondue.

Gear & safety

What you need to bring

You bring

Warm clothing suitable for off-piste
Helmet mandatory
Back protector recommended
Snacks & water

We provide

Avalanche transceiver (DVA)
Shovel + probe
Coaching & practice drills

Insurance

A ski & rescue insurance is strongly recommended. Powder is fun – helicopter bills, not so much.

Itineraries

A few tasty lines

Off-piste routes, open powder fields, playful terrain – enough to make your legs happy and your Instagram slightly unbearable.

Les Vallons de la Doire

Perfect warm-up line: easy access, wide open slopes, very few obstacles and plenty of room to draw your own track. Lots of variations possible.

La Combe du Loup

Stunning view over the Clarée valley, Briançon and Serre Chevalier. The slope gradually steepens – your thighs will definitely get the memo, but it’s incredibly good fun.

La Petite Doire

Short but spicy: natural features, trees and small rocks to play with. Freeriders’ playground rather than Sunday cruise.

Les Vallons de la Vachette

Easy start, then a descent through the forest with old fortifications and proper mountain terrain. Feels like skiing through a postcard with history.

Le Grand Charvia

Short hike with skis on the shoulder (15–20 minutes), then huge open slopes and wide-angle views towards Italy. Proper big-mountain feel without needing oxygen masks.

…and the “secret” ones

There are many more lines around Montgenèvre. The best ones don’t always have names – and we like to keep a few surprises for when you’re here.

Practical info

Lift pass & shuttle

Lift pass

A regular Montgenèvre pass is enough for 95% of the itineraries we use for the course.

Free shuttle

Shuttle can be organised depending on where you stay:

Hameau des Airelles Hotel Anova Hotel Chalet Blanc Campers area Résidence Les Dolines