Off Piste Guiding & Adventures In St Gervais & Megeve
If you are looking for that wonderful stash of powder, are an intermediate, or advanced skier or snowboarder keen to get off the beaten track. Join us for an off piste adventure. We offer private off-piste guiding and lessons, off piste skills coaching, and alpine touring groups in St Gervais, Megeve, and Les Contamines. For private lessons & guiding just choose any green date in the booking calendar and you can tell us your requirements in the notes when you book online. For group sessions look for blue dates in the booking calendar. Or contact us directly to set up your own ‘Shared Lesson’ group.
Off Piste Groups 2025: 10 Mar 2025
Guided Backcountry
Our private guiding and coaching is available inclusive for 1 to 6 people of your choosing, offering unforgettable backcountry days featuring a mix of lift access and short skinning (when suitable) to reach breathtaking, hidden off-piste descents. Routes through St Gervais, Megeve, and Les Contamines are carefully chosen based on current weather and conditions, ensuring a safe and exhilarating experience.
Ability: Skiers that already have some experience skiing off piste. To get the most from this session you should as a minimum, be able to link turns comfortably in soft un-groomed snow off-piste.
You’ll need transceiver, shovel, probe, and backpack (+water/food). If you would like to include skinning to access off piste routes please bring touring skis/binding, skins, and ski crampon.
Duration: 09:00 – 16:00
Off Piste Skills 1
In this session, we dive into how your skis perform in soft snow and learn to adapt your on-piste skills for off-piste conditions. We will start close to the main runs, exploring short off-piste sections building the skills and understanding to link turns in varied snow. Each gradient is chosen to suit your skill level, giving you the best setup for success. After this, you’ll be ready to practice on your own and join us for level 2 when you’re ready for the next step!
Duration: 5hrs (2x 2.5hr Sessions AM/PM)
1 Hour lunch break allowing for continued Q/A & feedback with your coach.
Location: St Gervais, Megeve, and Les Contamines
Existing groups are highlighted as blue dates on our booking calendar. You can also create a new ‘Shared Lesson’ group whenever you like, just contact us and secure your spot today!
Off Piste Skills 2
If you’re already comfortable skiing off-piste but want to explore more terrain around St Gervais, Megeve, and Les Contamines, this course is ideal for you. We’ll start with a quick refresher on how skis perform in soft snow, then move on to refining your technique based on your personal goals and performance needs. Tailored to each participant, you’ll build confidence and skill in a supportive setting. Where appropriate we will scale the level of terrain being skied to your development and goals.
Duration: 5hrs (2x 2.5hr Sessions AM/PM)
1 Hour lunch break allowing for continued Q/A & feedback with your coach.
Location: St Gervais, Megeve, and Les Contamines
Alpine Ski Touring
Who needs lifts anyway!
Private guide & coach for 1 – 6 people, our guided ski touring days access areas you would not otherwise get to see and ski. Whether you have experience of ski touring or not, we guide and instruct according to your level of ability. Route selection is based on prevailing weather conditions and of course if you have any wishes for routes and terrain.
Ability: Skiers that already have experience skiing off piste.
Equipment: Ski touring skis/binding, skins, ski crampon, transceiver, shovel, probe, and backpack (+water/food).
Duration: 09:00 – 16:00
Private or Groups
If you cant see what you want, whether you would like to join a group or have a private session. It’s simple to customise any of our offerings in a private session. If you’re interested in a group setting, we can create ‘Shared Lesson’ groups tailored to your preferences. Just reach out today and secure your sessions!
Private guided backcountry skiing and snowboarding, ski touring, and off piste skiing/snowboarding are available every day.
Existing groups are highlighted as blue dates on our booking calendar. You can also create a new ‘Shared Lesson’ group whenever you like, just contact us and secure your spot today!
Notifications
Our smart booking platform keeps you informed every step of the way, from the moment you book until you meet your instructor in person. You’ll receive real-time updates, plus email and SMS messages from us and your instructor. The instant your booking goes through, you’ll get a full itinerary, followed by a reminder 24 hours before your lesson. Need more help? Our team is always just a call or email away.
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Alpine Touring FAQ
Fitness for ski touring? You dont need to be super fit, you need to be comfortable spending a few hours hill walking, at a relaxed pace.
Skill level? You dont need to be a high performing skier. If you are a skier that can comfortably ski most pistes, and can can ski un-groomed snow at the side of the pistes. You have enough skill to join us for some ski touring.
Equipment? You will need ski touring skis/binding, skins, ski crampon, transceiver, shovel, probe, and backpack (Don’t worry, when sessions start we will carry out a kit check and briefing). Alpine touring equipment can be rented as a “ski randonnee” or “ski touring” package from good ski rental shops. For example at following shops:
St Gervais Blanc Sport
Megeve Sport 2000
Any other questions, just ask info@freedomsnowsports.com
We recommend you use appropriate skis during any of our off piste sessions. Use a ski that is more than 85mm wide underfoot, and is as long as you are tall (+/- 3cm). Please avoid using short/narrow skis off piste, while they may feel lovely on piste, it will make things more difficult off-piste. Avalanche safety equipment is required, except for the level 1 skills group. And can be hired from us, and most rental shops. If you need advice, let us know, we are here to help.
