Ski touring and freeride skiing

Crédits photo bandeau Sunrise on ski touring in the Massif du Sancy

Who has never dreamt of going off-piste to see if the snow is better elsewhere? Of feeling the thrilling sensation of pushing out the boundaries, both physical and mental?
Try ski touring or freeride skiing in the Massif du Sancy.
There are some very difficult trails waiting to be climbed, and slopes with gradients exceeding 45° where falling is out of the question! There are more approachable routes too that are ideal for beginners and improvers.

The Sancy massif, with its exposure, steep slopes, sharp relief, ridges and climatic conditions similar to those of a high-altitude massif, is ideal for corridor skiing at Le Mont-Dore.

Forget ski lifts, groomed slopes and huge crowds. Equipped with touring skis and sealskins, take to the virgin slopes to trace your curves, surrounded by an absolute tranquillity that’s interrupted only by the sound of your own breath and your skis on the snow. Combine the pleasures of exploring and skiing on the remote side of the Massif du Sancy.

Ideally, go ski touring in the company of the mountain guides and ski instructors of the Massif du Sancy. They'll help you understand the mountains, the safety aspects and the equipment required.

They can also show you how to use an avalanche victim detector (AVD), an essential device for anyone heading for the virgin slopes. Go accompanied, it’s not only safer, it’s more enjoyable too!