Intermediate Hut Ski Touring in Chamonix

This trip is designed for skiers who’ve got the basics of ski touring down and are ready to build on that foundation. It’s not suitable for total beginners to ski touring. We’ll be guiding confident skiers into the world of hut-to-hut ski touring, combining adventure with essential skill-building. Over several days, you'll sharpen your uphill technique, learn how to plan and manage ski days in the mountains, and get comfortable living and skiing from a remote mountain hut.

• Ski Helmet

• Ski Poles

• Ski Touring Boots

• Skis & Skins

• Down Jacket

• Hardshell Jacket

• Softshell Jacket

Day 1: Arrival Day Arrive in Chamonix. Today is the day to sort out any kit rental and make sure you have everything you need. We highly recommend arriving early in the day in order to arrange your kit rental. You'll get to know the other members of the group over a delicious 3 course evening meal at the hotel. Overnight in the Hotel. Day 2:Shake Down ski day First day skiing and ski touring. We head out for a few resort runs to warm up the legs. After a short while we’ll go off-piste and refresh on ski touring knowledge and techniques in a safe and mellow environment. We do our first short ski tour and ski back down to the valley floor. Overnight in the hotel. Day 3: Approach a mountain hut Today we head up to a mountain refuge to experience what it’s like to sleep in the mountains. We would ski tour to our chosen refuge based on the current weather and conditions and aim to progress our skills during the day. Overnight in the mountain hut. Day 4: Culmination of Skills Early start for your second last ski tour of the trip. We head out after breakfast in the mountain hut and enjoy a challenging ski tour, putting all our skills and knowledge into practice. With tired legs we head back to the hut in the afternoon for a well deserved dinner and to reflect on the new skills and knowledge that you've picked up. Overnight in the mountain hut. Day 5: Return to civilisation After our final mountain hut breakfast we head out for our final ski tour and then descend to the valley in the afternoon. After completion of this course you should be in a good place to take on one of our multi day ski tours such as the Otztal Ski Tour, Haute Route or Gran Paradiso. Overnight in the hotel. Day 6: Departure Check out after breakfast.

• Guides on Oak are verified by Oak, but users should independently confirm a guide’s qualifications.

• Participants are responsible for ensuring their skill level and fitness are suitable for the activity.

• Individuals should only attempt techniques or terrain they feel personally confident with.

• All instructions and safety guidance from the guide should be followed at all times.

• Users must ensure their own equipment is appropriate and in safe working condition.

• Mountain activities carry inherent risks, and participation is at the user’s own discretion.

• Adequate insurance covering mountain travel and rescue is essential.

• Relevant medical information should be shared with the guide.

• Plans may change due to weather or safety considerations, and users should be prepared for this.