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Family Freeride in Alagna and Gressoney

Level: 1
Season: Winter
Duration: 1 day
Participants: MAX 5

My goal

The freeride day you can genuinely share as a family

Family Freeride is an off-piste day built around your family and the mountain conditions, rather than a fixed itinerary decided in advance.

Around Monte Rosa, between Alagna, Gressoney and Ayas, we can move gradually from the pistes into ungroomed snow, choosing terrain and descents that suit both children and adults.

Parents and children do not need to ski at exactly the same level. Your IFMGA Mountain Guide observes how each person skis and chooses the terrain, pace and level of difficulty according to who needs more time, explanation or confidence.

The aim is not to look for the steepest or most technical terrain, but to discover together what off-piste skiing really means: adapting to changing snow, learning to read natural terrain, choosing your line and exploring beyond the groomed pistes.

The experience is suitable from age 8, for children and adults who can already ski red runs with good control. No previous freeride experience is required.

Before setting off, the guide introduces the basic principles of off-piste safety, explains what to look for during the day and shows you how to use the avalanche safety kit with transceiver, shovel and probe, provided by Monterosa Booking.

Snow, weather and visibility determine where we ski. The day may take place in Alagna, Gressoney or Ayas, and the guide chooses the itinerary according to the actual conditions and the level of the family.

Not everyone has to do everything. The goal is to find terrain where everyone can enjoy the day, learn something and experience the mountain together.

2-4 participants — €420.00
5 participants — €450.00

The price includes

  • Full-day guidance and assistance from an IFMGA Mountain Guide
  • Avalanche safety kit: transceiver, shovel and probe
  • Technical equipment: harness and crampons, when required

The price does not include

  • Anything not expressly mentioned under “The price includes”

Day 1 – Arrival and Introduction
Meet your mountain guide in Alagna for an initial briefing and equipment check.
After a short warm-up on-piste, we’ll move to gentle off-piste terrain to introduce balance, movement, and communication in the group.
Evening in Alagna with time to review the day’s learning and plan the next adventure.

Day 2 – Exploring Monte Rosa’s freeride terrain
Full day between Alagna and Gressoney, choosing wide, smooth lines adapted to the group’s level.
You’ll practice snowpack observation, safe group spacing, and radio communication.
Lunch break in a cozy mountain hut — because freeride also means sharing stories around the table.

Day 3 – Awareness and flow
Final day focused on fluid skiing, teamwork, and decision-making in varied terrain.
Your guide will adjust the plan according to snow and weather conditions, ensuring a day of pure enjoyment and confidence.
End of the day with a short debrief and farewell aperitivo.

Elevation gain: mainly using lifts and short skinning sections.
Ski time: approximately 5–6 hours per day.

For your Family Freeride day, you will need:

  • freeride skis, ski boots and poles
  • ski helmet
  • backpack of around 30 litres
  • layered ski clothing
  • warm gloves, hat and neck warmer
  • category 3 or 4 sunglasses and ski goggles
  • high-protection sunscreen
  • water or a thermos and some snacks

The avalanche safety kit with transceiver, shovel and probe and a harness, when required, are provided by Monterosa Booking.

When you book, we will send you the complete equipment list. In the days before the activity, your IFMGA Mountain Guide may suggest adjustments according to the snow, weather and planned terrain.

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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FAQ #1 – Can children join?
Yes. The experience is suitable for children aged 10 and over who can ski red runs confidently. Your IFMGA Mountain Guide chooses the terrain, pace and difficulty according to the level of the family.
FAQ #2 – Do we need previous experience using an avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe?
No. Before setting off, the guide explains how to use the avalanche safety kit and introduces the basic principles of moving safely off-piste. The transceiver, shovel and probe are provided by Monterosa Booking.
FAQ #3 – Will we use the lifts or touring skins?
The day is mainly lift-accessed. If the conditions and the family’s level make it appropriate, the itinerary may include a short uphill section using skins.
FAQ #4 – What equipment is included?
The <strong>avalanche safety kit with transceiver, shovel and probe</strong> is included. A harness is also provided when required. Skis, ski boots, poles and personal clothing are not included.
FAQ #5 – What happens if the snow or weather conditions are not suitable?
We do not follow a fixed itinerary at all costs. The guide may change the terrain, valley or programme according to the snow, weather, visibility and avalanche conditions, choosing the most suitable option for the family that day.
FAQ #6 – Can we join another family?
Yes, when the age, group composition and skiing ability of the two families are compatible. Before confirming the booking, we check that everyone can ski at a suitable pace and on terrain that works for the whole group.

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Family Freeride in Alagna and Gressoney

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Insurance

Before departure, check that your insurance policy specifically covers mountaineering, glacier travel, altitude, trip cancellation, repatriation, and personal liability. For more information, read our complete guide to mountain insurance.

WINTER

Level 1 – Explore
First freeride experiences. Controlled turns and a relaxed pace on accessible terrain.

Level 2 – Advanced
Confident skiing on ungroomed snow and able to maintain a good pace throughout the day.

Level 3 – Technical
Regular freeride experience, including on steeper terrain and in more exposed situations.


SUMMER

Level 1 – First experience
You should be comfortable with normal mountain hiking. No previous mountaineering or glacier experience is required.

Level 2 – Basic experience
You should already have completed hikes of several hours on mountain trails. Previous glacier experience or use of crampons is not required, but you should be ready to use them for the first time.

Level 3 – Mountaineering experience
Previous experience using crampons and travelling roped together on a glacier is required. The route may include short exposed sections.

Level 4 – Advanced experience
Solid experience using crampons and travelling roped together is required. The route may include exposed ridges, steep slopes and mixed terrain.

Level 5 – Experienced mountaineer
Strong experience on technical high-mountain routes is required. The route may include very exposed sections, climbing on rock, ice or mixed terrain, and may require knowledge of the main rope techniques.

The level indicates the technical experience required, not the physical effort.
The actual difficulty may vary depending on mountain conditions and the route.