Private Freeride Monte Rosa

Freeriding on Monte Rosa changes every day. Snow, wind, temperature and snowpack conditions continuously reshape the mountain — and with them, the options for where to ski.

Freeride for private groups on Monte Rosa is for people who already know who they want to ski with and want to spend the day together, without being matched with other participants.

You choose who you ski with and the level of the day. We choose where to go based on the snow.

Before the day, you tell us about the group’s experience and the kind of freeriding you are looking for. Your IFMGA Mountain Guide assesses the actual conditions, checks that the chosen level is suitable for everyone and selects the terrain that makes the most sense that day.

From Alagna, Gressoney and Ayas, we can move between different sides of Monte Rosa and, when snow and conditions point elsewhere, consider other areas in the Aosta Valley.

The day may take you onto open slopes, into valleys away from the pistes, down more technical descents, or along routes that involve a short section on touring skins. The itinerary is not fixed in advance: it develops around the conditions we find and the level you have chosen.

Price

1 skier — €420.00 p/p
2 skiers — €220.00 p/p
3 skiers — €150.00 p/p
4 skiers — €110.00 p/p
5 skiers — €90.00 p/p
6 skiers — €80.00 p/p
7 skiers — €75.00 p/p

The price includes

a full day with a local IFMGA Mountain Guide from Monte Rosa
any technical equipment required for the itinerary, if deemed necessary by the guide.

The price does not include

safety kit
ski pass
skis, ski boots and poles
lunch, drinks and personal expenses
anything not expressly listed under “The price includes”.

Program

Day 0 – Briefing with your guide

The day before your freeride day, we’ll put you in touch with your UIAGM Mountain Guide. The briefing can take place at our office, by phone or online, depending on what works best for you. You’ll talk about the group’s freeride experience, skiing or snowboarding level, preferred style and expectations for the day. The guide will also check whether any specific equipment is needed and start assessing the best options based on the latest weather and snow conditions. We don’t decide the route in advance. We choose the snow; you choose who you ski with.

Day 1 – Freeride day

We meet in the morning and head into the mountains together. Your guide assesses the conditions and chooses the terrain that best suits the group’s level, style and the snow available that day. Depending on the conditions, the day may include lift-accessed freeride, long off-piste descents, more technical terrain or short sections using touring equipment. The pace, terrain and technical level are adapted to the group. The goal is not to follow a fixed itinerary, but to make the best choices for the conditions we find that day.

Equipment required

– Safety kit: avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe
– Skis and poles
– Ski helmet
– Category 4 sunglasses + ski goggles
– 20 L backpack
– Ski clothing
– High-protection sunscreen

The equipment you need may vary depending on the itinerary and conditions. After booking, we will send you the exact list of what you need to bring.

If the day requires ski touring skis, skins and ski crampons, this will be agreed with the guide in advance, and we will help you arrange the rental.

Harness and crampons, when required, are provided by us.

Please, pay attention here

Mountaineering, ski touring, off-piste skiing and trekking take place in a natural, uncontrolled environment.
Weather conditions, snow, ice, terrain, visibility, altitude and physical fatigue can change rapidly and directly affect the course of the activity. For this reason, there is always an inherent level of objective risk, which cannot be eliminated but only managed.

All our activities are led by IFMGA Mountain Guides and Certified Hiking Guides (AMM).
The guide continuously assesses environmental conditions and the physical and mental state of participants, sets an appropriate pace, manages progression and ensures the correct use of equipment. If conditions require it, the guide may modify the itinerary or interrupt the activity, always in the interest of individual and group safety.

Participants are required to be in good physical and mental condition, adequately prepared for the level of the activity, and to follow the guide’s instructions at all times.

Group activities

During group outings, the pace is set according to the slowest participant. In case of fatigue or discomfort, the guide may decide to adjust the programme or return early. In the mountains, the group ascends and returns together.

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F.A.Q.

FAQ #1 – Can skiers and snowboarders join the same group?

Yes. Mixed groups are possible as long as everyone has a compatible level and can move at a similar pace off-piste. Your IFMGA Mountain Guide will take this into account when choosing the terrain.

FAQ #2 – Do we choose the itinerary in advance?

No. The route is chosen according to snow, weather, avalanche conditions and the group’s level. Some itineraries may also include short sections using skins or splitboard equipment. The final plan is decided by the guide based on the actual conditions that day.

FAQ #3 – Where can we ski?

The day can start from Alagna, Gressoney or Ayas and may take place on different sides of Monte Rosa. If conditions are significantly better elsewhere, the guide may suggest another area in the Aosta Valley.

FAQ #4 – What level do we need?

Everyone in the group should be comfortable skiing or snowboarding off-piste at a similar level and pace. The guide adapts the terrain and technical difficulty to the group, but the day works best when abilities are reasonably homogeneous.

FAQ #5 – What happens if the snow conditions are not good?

We change the plan. The itinerary may be adapted or moved to another area according to the snow, weather and avalanche conditions. We do not follow a fixed route at all costs. Your IFMGA Mountain Guide chooses the terrain that makes the most sense on the day.

FAQ #6 – Do we need skins or a splitboard?

Not every itinerary requires an ascent, but some routes involve short uphill sections. Tell us in advance whether you have touring skis and skins or a splitboard, so the guide can plan around the group’s equipment and experience. Any equipment needed for the proposed day will be discussed before departure.

Private Freeride on Monte Rosa

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