Explorer - Monterosa Tour
2025 Dates to suit your holiday.
John is internationally qualified to lead and coach off piste all mountain skiing with all levels of skier. If you can ski red runs, perhaps manage black and ski parallel and have an adventurer spirit then you will enjoy what he can offer. One day or more of exploring the mountains of the Monterosa with on the move coaching and guiding There are three different types of daily sessions.
- Piste to Powder– An introduction to skiing ungroomed slopes near to the piste. You will absorb the learning of techniques to enable you to participate in early off-piste experiences. Intermediate skiers who can ski reds competently and have good balance and basic skiing skills will suit this day. You will desire to try out skiing of the side of the piste and improve your skiing in this environment.
- Exploring the Monterosa– On-piste skiing through the Monterosa taking in the valleys and peaks of Champoluc, Gressoney and Alagne and everything in between. Leading you on piste where your ability allows you will already ski reds competently and maybe have a go on an easy smooth black run. There is no off piste in these day sessions so no safety equipment is necessary.
- All Mountain Experience – for the adventures amongst you, these days will be spent off piste across the Monterosa improving performance and learning about skills, technique, tactics and mind sets which opens up the whole mountain to you. You will ski black runs and enjoy off piste, skiing slopes which are exciting and enjoyable.
Routes will be set according to your ability levels, weather and snow conditions to ensure a safe and enjoyable skiing day, which starts at 9am at the base of Crest gondola and ends there at 5.30pm.
Off piste mountain safety equipment is required for Piste to Powder and All Mountain Experience and can be hired from the village close to the Gondola base station. A rucksack is required along with a transceiver, probe and shovel. It is also useful to pack a spare fleece, second gloves, hat, water and snack.
Booking John costs 300 euros per day for 1 to 3 skiers and 400 euros for 4 to 6 people, for each of the three types of day. If you are an individual skier then it is possible to join others of similar ability level and the daily cost will be equally divided amongst the number of persons in the group. Maximum number in the group is 6 people.
To enquire use the contact form here letting us know your preferred times, dates, number of skiers and ability level. John is also available to speak with you if you wish to share your mobile number.