Price: €520 per person

The price includes: IFAGM Monterosa ski guide for the 3 days of the tour, skipass a/r, half board at Rifugio Grande Halte, ski guide half board, technical equipment (harness, crampons), safety kit (avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe)*.

*subject to availability

Not included in the price: accident insurance (recommended), meals not specified for yourself and the guide, everything not listed under “the price includes

ATTENTION: This is a GROUP program and will be confirmed at the reach of the minimum number of 5 people

Day 1 – Technical assessment and introduction to ski touring
We start with a technical evaluation of each participant, both on-piste and off-piste, using ski touring equipment. The guide will give individual feedback to improve your downhill technique.
A short uphill section follows to assess fitness, then a medium-length tour introducing basic uphill skills: alternating steps, kick turns, and efficient progression. Dinner and overnight stay at Rifugio Grande Halte

Ascent: variable, depending on group level
Duration: 4–5 hours

Day 2 – Safety and avalanche awareness
A full day focused on safety and trip planning. You’ll learn how to read avalanche and weather bulletins, assess snow stability, and choose the right route for the day.
Practical avalanche rescue training will follow, including emergency call procedures and use of transceiver, shovel, and probe. Dinner and overnight stay aat Rifugio Grande Halte

Ascent: 700–900 m
Duration: 5–6 hours

Day 3 – Guided ski tour and off-piste technique
A medium-length ski tour where you’ll apply all the techniques learned. After reviewing uphill methods, we’ll focus on downhill movement, improving balance, control, and awareness on various snow conditions.

Ascent: 800–1000 m
Duration: 5–6 hours

Note: the programme may vary according to snow and weather conditions, or depending on the guide’s evaluation of the group’s level.

– Safety kit: avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe
– Telescopic ski poles
– Skins
– Ski touring skis and boots
– Harness
– 1 locking carabiner
– Ski crampons
– Ice axe
– Sunscreen with good protection
– Knife
– Ski gloves
– Thermos
– Sunglasses + ski goggles
– 30 L backpack
– Sun hat + windproof hat
– Wool socks
– Layered ski clothing (breathable base layer, fleece, windproof shell, ski jacket, and pants with integrated gaiters)
– Sleeping bed liner

ATTENTION: The sleeping bag liner is mandatory in all shelters. We recommend a lightweight but, above all, reusable sleeping bag liner. Let’s protect the mountains from waste. We use this one.

Overall Focus

• Safety first: safety protocols in the mountains and interpretation of avalanche forecasts.
• Mountain Knowledge: snow science and terrain reading to identify potential hazards.
• Practical Experience: every day, application of the skills learned and constant feedback.

Course Outcome

• Empowerment: participants will be able to plan and conduct ski mountaineering trips safely, with greater awareness of the environment and decision-making skills.

The guides of Monte Rosa may modify the itineraries and activity schedules based on weather conditions, accessibility of the refuges, and the physical preparedness of the participants.
The planned times for activities may vary due to weather conditions and the physical state of the locations (snow cover, terrain conditions, etc.).