Ski mountaineering

Monte Rosa is the temple of Freeride: wide lands, an infinite variety of slopes of different technical levels suitable for all, from the beginner to the steep skiing lover; modern ski lifts that allow the skier to fully enjoy the ski day. If it is true that the well-known “Monte Rosa Tour” is today partly affected by ski lifts, the modern Punta Indren lift station leads you in a short time up to an altitude of 3200 m and lets you reach the wide slopes to Gressoney (such as to Lys Valley) or to Alagna, throughout couloirs, glaciers, isolated valleys surrounded by steep sides.  

Georgia is the borderland between Europe and Asia, and it is considered one of the most charming countries in the World. Its magical land has an ancient history of medieval kingdoms and beautiful natural wonders. During this journey, thanks to our Global Mountain Alpine Guide, you will discover territories protected by the majestic mountain range of Caucasus. Wonderful trips in isolated and wild environments, with fresh Caucasian snow and giant slopes, from stone villages populated by welcoming people. This is what awaits you in Georgia if you decide to be part of this experience with Snowder and walk with us on tiptoes - or rather with ski - between territories unknown to most skier.

Doing ski mountaineering in Abruzzo, placed halfway between Rome and the Adriatic Sea, might sound strange; but the vast, isolated and little-frequented mountains, the infinite spaces with the sea view and the hospitality of this Italian region will literally make you falling in love! The shapely Majella mountains do not reach the grandeur of the Alps but they are offering everything that a demanding and complete ski mountaineer is looking for: large differences in altitude, steep slopes, couloirs, but also gentle and funny excursions with moderate slopes and a satisfying sea view once reaching the top. In short, pure fun! The biodiversity and pristine environments of these mountains are protected by the Majella National Park. They are home to a typical wildlife which is often visible even nearby the villages: the Abruzzo wolf and the Marsican bear add charm to a unique environment. The cherry on top of this ski mountaineering journey is the typical cuisine that offers simple and genuine dishes with excellent wines! A real 5 star trip!

A week of ski mountaineering discovering the Lofoten Islands accompanied by an Alpine Guide. You will discover the most fascinating itineraries that have been completed by our guides over the last twenty years. Overnight stays will be in cottages on the coasts of the breathtaking Austnesfjorden, and you will be surrounded by the extraordinary skyline of steep peaks, white beaches, small fishing villages and the intense blue color of the sea.

The Lyngen Alps are a young mountain range in Norway, made up of wild peaks sinking firmly in the North Atlantic Ocean beyond the Arctic Circle. Their incredible geographical exuberance has fascinated skiers for years! A small number of larger islands offer abundance of powerful verticality, while an infinite galaxy of smaller islands, inlets and rocks, small harbors, bays and high cliffs, thin ridges and white beaches offer breathtaking landscapes and ever-changing emotions.

A ski mountaineering trip that ideally retraces the historical Cuneo Nizza, a railway line made famous by its numerous tunnels, a route that crosses steep Alpine slopes and marks the transition from the cool Cuneo valleys – covered with snow until late in the season – to the charming Cote d'Azur, with mountains that gently descends towards the sea and to the nearby Provence so close with its lavender scents.

Senja Island is located about 300 km north of the Arctic Circle, on the northwest coast of Norway. It is the second largest island in the country and is known as "the magical island" or "miniature Norway", due to the wide variety of landscapes on the island. Here you will find deep fjords, alpine peaks and undulating terrain sprinkled with lakes and peaks. The highest peaks reach 1000 m, so they are great targets for day trips and many of them descend directly into the sea, offering breathtaking sceneries. For fitter and stronger skiers, there are numerous options for connections, traverses and steep descents to make the days an extraordinary experience. The island also has a good road network, which allows you to reach even the most remote places in about an hour from where we will stay.

An international ski mountaineering's classic tour, that circumnavigates the Monviso, the "Re di Pietra" of the Cuneo Alps. The great rocky pyramid changes its appearance hour by hour during the path, moving from the severe shadows projected by the north wall, to the beautiful Alevè Wood's slopes, showing finally the vast and boundless panorama of Punta Losetta and Meidassa.

The Trollaskagi or Troll Peninsula is located in northern Iceland, in the Akureyri region. it is an extraordinary land, made up of vast mountain areas which are highly interesting for ski mountaineering lovers: the altitudes are vaying from 800 to 1400 m asl, the average difficulties are BS level on the classic scale with BSA level variations and exciting couloirs for steep ski lovers . We have suggested some objectives, all of them with an easy road access and all of them profitable in terms of descent and panorama.

The Haute Route: this is the name with which the mythical traverse that leads from the Chamonix-Mont-Blanc valley to Zermatt is commonly remembered. A unique route, with great environmental, sporting and landscape value that brings you to make a real journey through the main giants of the Swiss Alps. We propose Chamonix Zermatt with a final challenge on the Breithorn, a beautiful 4000 meters mountain that seals the traverse before the long final descent to Cervinia.

A fascinating spring ski mountaineering trip among the great mountains of Kyrgyzstan: an amazing turnover of immense pine forests and high-altitude pastures and prairies, at the bottom of which an infinite number of glaciers emerge. Those lead to peaks around 4000 - 4500 meters, a good part of which is unknown! Here ski mountaineering is a real exploratory experience: you will be certainly far from trendy resorts, crowded slopes or even just tracks! The only possible encounters are with the Kyrgyz shepherds or with the hunters riding up the valleys for the first spring hunts on the back of the legendary Kyrgyz horses and with an eagle perched on their arm… The mere journey from Bishkek - capital of Kyrgyzstan - to Tamga is an experience itself: the road crosses hills between semi-desert mountains and then runs along the great Issyk Kul Lake, one of the deepest lakes in the world. The view becomes increasingly harsh among flocks of sheep and herds of horses, and small villages where even today craftsmen build yurts in wood and felt. In the background the Tien Shan mountains - Celestial Mountains – exhort travelers to exploration and ski mountaineering.

A long weekend of high class, combining three days of ski mountaineering in the heart of the beautiful Valgrisenche gastronomy with its tasting of excellent wines proposed by our trusted chef Marco Vittori, manager of the refuge Fauniera in high Val Grana. Every day we will enjoy a different ski tour, followed by a themed dinner studied by our cook! Nature and culture in a meeting between mountain professionals available to ski mountaineers with a refined palate.