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MONT BLANC FREERIDE SKIING

Chamonix, France and Courmayeur, Italy - The Epicenter of Adventure Skiing

The Alpinism capital of Europe, home to the biggest skiing in the Alps. 

 

Chamonix and Courmayeur, on opposite sides of Mont Blanc, represent the birthplace of alpinism and the epicenter of mountaineering history. A ski trip to these mountain valleys is a necessary pilgrimage for any serious skier. Extreme ski technique was invented on the slopes of Chamonix by living legend Sylvain Saudan, who still skis daily. With classic runs including the Vallée Blanche, the Pas de Chèvre, and the Col du Plan, and the famous Aiguille du Midi tram rising 2,800m from Chamonix in 20 minutes, it’s no wonder that this is the most hyped location in the Alps.

 

The Chamonix Valley is one of the mountain world’s most impressive spectacles. Impossibly steep, with needle-like “Aiguilles” lining the ridgelines. Even more impressive is the ambitious lift system that access these mountains; one trip on the Aiguille du Midi tram and you’ll never see a ski lift the same way again. You’ll be skiing in the high alpine, so harnesses and other crevasse-rescue gear are a must. The glacial skiing, classic steep faces and long ski-touring potential are second to none, which makes Chamonix the epicenter of ski alpinism. If you want to test your skills on the steep stuff, our UIAGM guides are ready to bust out the ropes and get you right into it. The Glacier Ronde, the Couloir Cosmiques and a dozen other classics beckon. Rest assured, there are also dozens of less-extreme options that are just as spectacular.

 

The Courmayeur side is not as busy, and being Italy, la dolce vita prevails. The skiing is just as fantastic, and depending on your tastes, you might say the food is even better. Between the main resort of Courmayeur and the high-alpine Heilbronner trams, there is something for every skiers’ desire. Spring snow in the steep couloirs on the Italian side are what we love Courmayeur for, followed by long sunny lunches on a deck with a view of your line.  With the option of ski-touring from some of Mont Blanc’s satellite areas, and even a day of heliskiing under Mont Blanc or in in Valgrisenche, a trip to Chamonix and Courmayeur is an adventure every skier deserves.

 

CONTACT US to start planning your custom Mont Blanc Freeride Ski itinerary this winter. 

Highlights

  • The metropolitan city of Chamonix and the quaint village of Courmayeur offer contrasting options under Mont Blanc
  • The Aiguille du Midi cablecar is one of the engineering marvels of the ski world - the skiing from it is other-worldly
  • Ski the 20km Vallée Blanche, one of the world's greatest glacier descents
  • Sun-drenched slopes in Flegère and Brevent, and powder-stashes in Le Tour and Vallorcine
  • Grands Montets in Argentiere is known as one of the world's great freeride resorts
  • With a mountain guide, the possibilities for steep skiing are endless in the Mont Blanc region
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WHAT WE DO

Epic Europe is a luxury experiential adventure travel operator based in the Swiss Alps.


Epic Europe specializes in private bespoke itineraries for small groups. Experiencing the best of each region, from interacting with the local people and enjoying authentic regional food and wine, as well as time-honored traditions and festivals, to recreating in the alpine landscape, and truly understanding why the Alps are the birthplace of adventure travel. From custom ski, hiking, or cycling trips to building in city tours, cultural itineraries, or gastronomic discovery, these award-winning, multi-dimensional trips are tailored to our clients' wishes every time, and are not packaged tours. From Switzerland, Italy, and France's Alps, to world-class cultural cities and larger towns, Epic Europe can design a tailored adventure that fulfills your every need. 

  • "I would have to say that Verbier and Zermatt might be the best places I have ever ridden a mountain bike, and I couldn't imagine going without the help of Epic Europe's guides. It was a dream trip for sure." - B.S., PA USA
  • "Hiking in the Alps has always been on my bucket list, but I wasn't sure that a typical trip was my style. Epic Europe designed a custom route for our group, staying in the best little inns and hotels, and we felt like we had the trails to ourselves. I will come back again and again to explore new trails with their guides every year that I can!" - R.B., NY USA
  • "A day of heliskiing in Italy culminated with a sunset run off the Breuil saddle of the Matterhorn - one of the most thrilling runs of my life - and we left our tracks in a place where they remained for a week afterward, reminding us of the best day of skiing in our life!" - WG, CT USA
  • "Epic Europe has coordinated several corporate events for us over the past 5 years, and I cannot imagine a more professional operation to handle all of the details. From a team-building event for 50 people in a 17th-century castle atop a mountain pass, to marketing conferences and catalog shoots, their knowledge of the best locations in the Alps is second-to-none, and they are as good as it gets at being creative." - E.P., Lugano CH
  • "I have done trips in the Alps and surrounding regions with Epic Europe for the past 4 years, and every one has been unique and surpassed the last. The experiences that they deliver due to their personal relationships are a window into the real life in these incredible locations, and they share these friendships with us." - K.B., CT USA
  • "Our family spent last Christmas in Zermatt on a bespoke Epic Europe ski trip. The special thought and care that they put into our holiday made it our best yet." - L.M.; CA USA
  • "Epic Europe's custom road biking trip that they put together for my buddy's bachelor party was great - the right combination of killer rides, great hotels, and outstanding restaurants. Great guides, and overall a perfect trip." - A.S., London UK
  • “The team at Epic Europe created the most incredible trip for us, where everything came together seamlessly, and we never had to think about what came next - it just magically happened as if it was meant to be. That takes real talent, and they make it look easy." - B.N., WY USA

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