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Freeride Camp

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Level: 1, 2, 3
Season: Winter
Duration: 3 days
Participants: Max 6

My goal

The camp that follows the snow

The value of the Freeride Camp comes from continuity. For three days, you will ski with the same IFMGA Mountain Guide and the same group. This gives the guide time to understand how you ski, how you react on different terrain and how to build a progression that makes sense for the whole group.

We do not define a fixed list of descents in advance. Each day is built around snow, weather, visibility, avalanche conditions, the group’s level and what you want to work on.

We may look for soft snow in the trees, choose long high-mountain descents, reach a route with a short skinning section or, when both conditions and ability allow, move onto steeper and more technical terrain.

The snow decides where. You choose the experience.

Where you will ski

The Camp takes place around Monte Rosa, between Alagna, Gressoney and the Ayas Valley.

These three valleys offer very different types of terrain: forests for low-visibility days, open slopes, remote valleys, couloirs, traverses and routes that may require short climbs using skins.

The starting area is decided with the guide during the briefing. If conditions make it worthwhile, we may move from one valley to another to find the terrain that makes the most sense that day.

Three days also give us time to follow how the snow evolves. What works on the first day may be completely different on the second.

The programme follows the mountain, not the other way around.

What it requires

You should be confident skiing black runs, able to control your speed and line, and prepared to ski ungroomed snow in variable conditions.

The required level depends on the departure you choose:

  • 01 Explore: your first freeride experiences, controlled turns and a relaxed pace on accessible terrain.
  • 02 Advanced: good confidence on ungroomed snow and the ability to maintain a steady pace throughout the day.
  • 03 Technical: regular freeride experience, including steep terrain, narrow passages or more exposed situations.

Before confirming your place, we will assess your previous experience. We form groups with compatible ability, pace and expectations wherever possible.

Not everyone has to do everything. A well-matched group gives the guide more freedom to choose terrain that suits everyone and to build a meaningful progression over the three days.

You also need enough fitness for three consecutive days of skiing. Some routes may involve traverses, short uphill sections using skins or long descents that require endurance and good energy management.

How you will be guided

You will ski with the same IFMGA Mountain Guide throughout the three days.

The guide checks the equipment, assesses the group’s level and sets a sustainable pace. During the day, they help you read the terrain, choose your line and adapt your skiing to different snow conditions.

The itinerary is chosen by considering snowpack stability, weather, visibility, terrain conditions and the state of the group. These factors determine the valley, the type of terrain and how demanding the day should be.

Having the same guide throughout the Camp creates a real progression: what we learn on the first day shapes the second, and what emerges over the first two days influences the choices we make on the third.

3 participants: €550.00 per person
4 participants: €430.00 per person
5 participants: €370.00 per person
6 participants: €330.00 per person

Are you travelling alone and would like to join a group? Click here.

The price includes: three days of guiding by a Monte Rosa IFMGA Mountain Guide, technical equipment when required (harness and crampons), an avalanche safety kit and use of an avalanche airbag backpack for one day.

The price does not include: accident insurance, meals not specified above and anything not expressly listed under “The price includes.”

Day 0 — Meet your guide

In the late afternoon, you will meet your IFMGA Mountain Guide, in person or online, to get to know the group, discuss experience and expectations, and check the equipment. Together you will review the weather and snow conditions and confirm the meeting place and time for the following morning. The programme remains flexible until the actual conditions are assessed.

Duration: approximately 15–30 minutes.

Day 1 — Get to know the group and read the snow

We start with the first lifts from Alagna, Gressoney or Ayas, depending on the conditions. The guide checks the equipment, provides the avalanche safety kit with transceiver, shovel and probe, and uses the first runs to assess the group’s level and pace. From there, the day’s itinerary takes shape. During the descents, you will work on reading the snow, choosing suitable lines and moving correctly as a group off-piste.

Duration: full day. Elevation gain: variable.

Day 2 — More terrain, more awareness

The second day builds on what emerged during the first. The guide may choose a longer descent, more varied terrain or a short approach using skins. You will also use an ABS airbag backpack, learning how it works and understanding its limits. During the day, you will work on line choice, group management and adapting your skiing to different snow conditions. Difficulty only increases when both the conditions and the group’s ability allow it.

Duration: full day. Elevation gain: variable.

Day 3 — Build the day together

The final day brings together what you have learned during the Camp. Based on the snow, weather and the group’s energy, the guide chooses the terrain that makes the most sense: lift-accessed freeride, a short skinning section or a more demanding descent. You will be involved in reading the terrain and understanding decisions about exposure, snow quality, stopping points and possible alternatives. The Camp ends with a final review and guidance on what to work on next and which level best suits your future experiences.

Duration: full day. Elevation gain: variable.

Provided by Monterosa Booking

  • Avalanche safety kit: transceiver, shovel and probe
  • Harness, when required by the itinerary
  • ABS avalanche airbag backpack for the dedicated day

Before setting off, the IFMGA Mountain Guide will check the equipment and review the correct use of the avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe with the group. During the day dedicated to the ABS avalanche airbag backpack, the guide will explain how it works, how to adjust it correctly and what its limitations are.

Personal Equipment Required

  • Freeride skis with suitable bindings
  • Ski boots
  • Ski poles; telescopic poles if the itinerary includes short ascents using climbing skins
  • Ski helmet
  • Backpack of approximately 30 litres
  • Ski goggles
  • Sunglasses with category 3 or 4 protection
  • Ski gloves
  • Warm hat
  • Neck warmer
  • Layered technical clothing: breathable base layer, insulating layer, waterproof and windproof jacket and trousers
  • High-protection sunscreen
  • Water or a hot drink
  • Packed lunch and energy snacks

Not sure whether your skis or equipment are suitable for the Freeride Camp? Contact us before departure. We will help you check what you already have and, if necessary, arrange the rental equipment.

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 – Is this Camp suitable for my level?
You should be confident skiing black runs and able to control your speed and line on ungroomed snow. When you enquire, we will ask about your previous experience so we can place you in a compatible group. Each departure is classified as Explore, Advanced or Technical.
FAQ #2 – How fit do I need to be?
You should be able to ski for a full day and repeat the activity for three consecutive days. Some routes may include long descents, traverses or short uphill sections using skins. Good endurance and enough leg strength to remain in control at the end of the day are important.
FAQ #3 – Can I join if I am travelling alone?
Yes. The Camp is organised as a shared-group experience, so you can book individually. Before confirming your place, we will assess your level and try to place you in a well-matched group. The departure is confirmed once the minimum number of participants has been reached.
FAQ #4 – What happens if the weather or conditions require a change of plan?
The routes are not fixed in advance. Your IFMGA Mountain Guide chooses the most suitable area and terrain each day according to the snow, weather, visibility, avalanche conditions and the group’s level. The starting valley or type of day may therefore change. If conditions do not allow the activity to take place, the applicable booking conditions will apply.
FAQ #5 – Can I rent the equipment?
Yes. Ski, boot and other freeride equipment rental is available in the Monte Rosa area. Before arranging rental, check what is already included in the Camp. Personal clothing cannot be rented, and we recommend organising equipment in advance.
FAQ #6 – Will I receive a refund if we do not find the snow or route I was hoping for?
No. The price covers the organisation of the Camp and the guide service for the booked days. A specific descent or a particular type of snow cannot be guaranteed. If the guide changes the itinerary because of conditions, safety or the group’s level, no refund is due.

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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.