The off-piste skiing along the Toula Glacier offers one of the most famous and fascinating freeride descent of the Italian side of Mont Blanc. A thrilling alpine excursion in an incredibly enchanted landscapes. It reaches an elevation of 3466 meters and it develops above all on glacier but also through the spectacular woods of Pavillon for a memorable experience.

  • Mont Blanc, Toula Glacier
  • 7 hours
  • Medium difficulty
  • Presence of nearby refreshment point
  • Maximum number of participants
  • Suitable for adults and boys

Information about the Toula Glacier off-piste skiing

The off-piste skiing to Toula Glacier starts from Courmayeur. With the SkyWay Monte Bianco cable car the free-riders will ride both sections and they will go to Punta Helbronner, 3466 meters and then through the Toula pass at the homonymous glacier.

The free-riders will start the fantastic freeride ski descent through the magnificent Toula Glacier. The itinerary takes place mainly on the glacier and ends on wide bumps and wide gullies at the intermediate station of the Pavillon, ready for another exciting off-piste descent. The descent can continue lower down to the Entrèves village through several variations in the woods of the Pavillon freeride ski area.

The off-piste skiing to Toula Glacier features an off-piste itinerary for expert skiers. It covers over 2000 meter elevation gain (Punta Helbronner-Entrèves). The path faces south.

Price of the off-piste skiing to Toula Glacier

€ 450 - Price up to 2 persons

Where to meet your mountain guide for the off-piste skiing to Toula Glacier

  • Meeting point On the day of your excursion, meet your guide at:
    Start of Skyway Monte Bianco
    Strada Statale 26 dir, n° 48
    Entréves
    11013 Courmayeur, AO
  • Meeting time 8.30 pm
  • Geographic coordinates 45°48'57.2"N 6°57'20.8"E
  • Transfer There are no transfers from the meeting point to the excursion site.

What to bring

  • Freeride skis
  • Freeride ski boots
  • Telescopic poles
  • Crampons
  • Mountaineering ax
  • Ski helmet
  • Avalanche kit
  • Avalanche backpack
  • Climbing harness

What you need to know

  • Participants Anyone over the age of 16, with an adequate level of training and fitness, can participate in this experience.
  • Under 18 Minors under the age of 18, if unaccompanied, require a waiver of liability from the parent or guardian of the child, that must be given to the guide before the excursion begins.
  • Equipment Remember to bring the minimum required equipment for the activity. If you do not own the equipment let us know, we will provide it for you, if available or for hire.
  • Reservation The reservation for this experience is individual, with a dedicated mountain guide. It may be reserved for a number of participants no greater than the maximum number allowed.
  • Excursion price The price shown is for the excursion with the dedicated mountain guide and possible transfer using the guide's private vehicle. It is valid for individual reservations for a number of participants that does not exceed the maximum number allowed.
  • Skipass The excursion requires the skipass, which is not included in the price, and may be purchased at the ski-lift ticket offices in the departure area.
  • Safety The mountain guide may cancel or suspend the excursion or change the itinerary if minimum safety conditions are not guaranteed. Please view the terms.
  • Moderate terms of cancellation The terms of cancellation and change for this experience are moderate. Please view the terms.

How to reserve your mountain guide

To book the off-piste skiing to Toula Glacier with a mountain guide, you must send a request that provides and specifies your contact information, the number of participants and the date/period in which you wish to take the freeride skiing excursion in Mont Blanc.
We will respond immediately to confirm the availability of the guide, the deadline, if any, to confirm the option for the reservation, methods of payment, characteristics and organization of the activity.
Once the reservation is confirmed, we will send you the receipt and the presentation voucher with the details of the service, the name of the mountain guide or the mountaineering school, and all the contact information.