A classic, easily accessed tour through gorgeous terrain.
The Finest Ski Tours above Les Contamines
Epic views and great skiing in wild mountains close to Chamonix.
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Enjoying the lower angled trees low down on the descent
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A perfect day on the way up to the col.
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Big mountain ambience on the ski down
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Enjoying the ski down
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On the bootpack
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Gorgeous ambience on the way up.
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Great snow in atmospheric surrounding midway down the line.
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Beginning to open it up on the lower section.
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Mellow powder towards the bottom.
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Edging into the start of the couloir itself.
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Steep and exciting turns in great snow at the top of the couloir.
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Summit!
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A final look up at the col before heading down into the woods.
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The final ascent to the col.
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Emerging out of the woods on the way up.
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Figuring out the avalanche conditions during the traverse under the Aiguilles de la Pennaz.
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Big mountain skiing!
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Great snow but flat light on the upper section.
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Sunset from the Conscrits Hut
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Skinning up the glacier at first light.
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Description
Les Contamines is close to Chamonix but couldn't feel much more different. The mountains are huge, of course, but the village feels quiet and the mountains are almost deserted at times - a stark contrast from the legendary town just on the other side of Mont Blanc.
This is a selection of the best tours that you can do from Les Contamines and there is everything from a 2 day high mountain adventure through to mellow, beginner ski tours.
If the crowds of Chamonix are starting to get a bit too much or you just want a change of scene, get in the car and make the short trip to Les Contamines for a peaceful and scenic week of ski touring.
Adventures
A wild feeling ski tour through some epic terrain.
A wonderful mountain journey through some epic scenery.
A truly brilliant ski descent which you are unlikely to share.
A mellow tour which nevertheless takes you through some big, wild mountains.
A long and adventurous two day tour traversing a breathtaking summit
A wonderful journey into the Beaufortin mountains.