Un alpiniste en tenue orange grimpe une pente enneigée escarpée, avec des rochers visibles sur le côté gauche, lors d'une expédition en montagne ou en pleine nature enneigée.

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3 days - 2 nights.

basecamp at refuge d’argentière.
steep skiing, mixed gullies, sharp ridges. front-row position.

🗓️ Free cancellation up to 30 days before departure
🔄 100% refund if we cancel the experience
💳 Split payment available (2 installments, no fees)

⚡ Guaranteed response within 24h

Un sac contenant des vêtements et des objets divers, posé dans la neige, vu de dessus.

What to Expect

The plan is simple: we set our base at the Refuge d’Argentière.
Bags down. Front-row position to move fast and take what the mountain is offering — steep skiing, mixed gullies, sharp ridges.

This is one of the most loaded basins of the Mont Blanc range:
the 1,000-meter north faces of the Courtes and the Droites in the shade, hidden couloirs straight above the hut, ice-filled bastions deep in the cirque.

It’s a framework.
Together, we paint the mountains — guided by their moods and conditions.

Level
Best for intermediate to advanced
all conditions skier

Duration
3 days - 2 nights
Multiple sessions

Group size
8 guests max - 2 to 3 max per rope team.

Daily effort
4–6 hours per day, 600 – 1000 m D+,

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Cabane en bois dans un paysage de montagnes enneigées avec glacier, sous un ciel en partie nuageux et un soleil éclatant.

Une personne en ski avec un casque, lunettes de soleil et une veste orange, avançant dans un paysage glaciaire.

make the journey yours.

Heading out with family, close friends, or your team on your own dates?
We will shape the experience around your crew, your timing, and the terrain.

Get in touch — let’s build it together.

a typical day with us

Weather, snow, shape, options. The plan is fine-tuned.
through glacial terrain, roped travel.
Petit Viking on Pointe Domino
Gear up, change boots, crampons and ice axes on.
Climb. Short stop. Eat. Re-focus.
Eat. Re-focus. Rappel down. Back to the skis
Dry gear, warm drinks, recovery.
Shared meal, discussions and debrief of the day, lived experience.
Tomorrow is written by conditions.

Personne en ski de randonnée traversant un paysage enneigé avec des montagnes en arrière-plan.

The route is set. Options remain open.

This map is here to help you get familiar with the terrain.
Plans may evolve depending on weather and conditions.

MEETING POINT

L’Al’Pain
632 Route du Plagnolet
74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
France

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and book your spot.

No. A general zone is defined, but routes and objectives are chosen day by day, based on conditions.
2 to 3 participants max per rope team. Small, agile, efficient.
This is not an advanced hardcore experience. This zone has routes for every level. Still, a previous ski touring background is required. You must be comfortable skiing 30°, all conditions.
Snow & ice climbing up to PD / AD- terrain.
No. This required a minimum level of experience : comfortable skiing 30°, all conditions. Snow & ice climbing up to AD terrain (even tope rope).
Expect 4–6 hours per day, around 600–1,200 m D+, in alpine terrain.
Both. Guides lead as mentors: safety, decisions, strategy, movement, but you’re involved in the process. We plan together everyday.
High-altitude refuges : refuge d’Argentiere. Functional comfort. No luxury.
We adapt: change zones, objectives, or rhythm.
If conditions are unsafe, we don’t force it.
Full ski touring + alpine kit.
A detailed gear list is sent once you have confirmed your spot.
Supervision & Safety
Supervised by a team of IFMGA mountain guides. Daily safety briefings and debriefings
Route planning, condition assessment and risk management
Collective safety equipment
Ropes, ice screws, protections, quickdraws, radios
A crash-tested and unique program
Routes adapted to both conditions and participant levels
Personalised progression focused on:
technique, autonomy, cold management and altitude pacing
Accommodation
Nights in mountain hut. Winter atmosphere, isolation, and full alpine immersion
Ticket lifts
All lifts included
Food & Fuel
Food & Beverages included. Participants must bring their now water and snacks. All extras are participant. Any extras not explicitly mentioned here are at the participant’s own expense.
Creation
Professional photography delivered after the experience.