What: Ski touring

Why: While the lifts are closed you can still explore the mountain and ski

Where: Val d’Isere

When: Throughout the season

The lifts may not be open but the mountains are still there to be discovered, and ski touring is a great way to do this.

If you haven’t toured before it’s definitely something worth giving a try if you are reasonably physically fit and have a good level of skiing.  It’s pretty straight forward, you put some sticky skins on the base of your skis which allow you to walk easily uphill, and the bindings on the ski are slightly different as they pivot forward in a walking motion. It pays to have extremely lightweight skis and boots to fully appreciate the experience. Ski rental shops are currently open in Val d’Isere to hire the kit.

Ski Touring Lessons and Guiding:

TDC’s team of instructors includes some of the resorts most keen ski tourers. They know the best locations, the snow conditions, the kit you need, and how to get the best out of a 3-hour lesson or guided session.

The reality of ski touring is that you cannot avoid walking uphill, but you can go at a pace where your heart and lungs are happy. It is just like a summer hike but with a different kind of beauty. If you can walk up a hill for a few hours, and ski red/black runs, then the current conditions are perfect for you to enjoy the resort at its most tranquil. The pistes and off piste areas are currently being skied by about 100 people a day, which considering the capacity in February of tens of thousands means we are socially distancing at the extreme end of the spectrum.

So if you are able to get to Val d’Isere and you fancy having a go at experiencing the resort in a different way through ski touring then let us know and we can put you in touch with the team at TDC, where you will be in very safe hands!

Contact: enquiries@valdiserelocation.com