Want a big dose of winter without taking a full week off. Here are our short mountain breaks from 2 to 5 days, mixing ski touring and snowshoe trips, plus splitboard and a spring trail camp, all guided by seasoned professionals. Expect real journeying, nights in huts or under canvas in winter bivouac, lighter packs or pulkas when needed, and solid coaching so you progress with confidence.
Highlights include a wild snowshoe and pulka traverse of the Vercors with tipi bivouacs and views of Mont Aiguille and Grand Veymont, and a cani snowshoe adventure in the Écrins with Nordic dogs and starry nights. Around Mont Blanc you can ride three days on a splitboard linking the Argentière and Albert Premier huts, or ski a trilogy of glaciers across Argentière, Chardonnet and Trient. In the Beaufortain, a four day tour around the Pierra Menta dives into classic hut ambience. In the Queyras, a progressive itinerary helps you become autonomous in ski touring, while in the Vanoise you take on a glacial raid to the Signal de l’Albaron. For a compact intro, head to the Aravis for a weekend that includes avalanche beacon, shovel and probe practice. Come spring, our three day Vercors trail camp sharpens technique and pacing on airy ridgelines.
Winter departures run from January to April, with the trail camp from April to September. Most equipment can be rented on site, from avalanche safety packs and skis to harness, crampons and ice axe when the route requires them. Groups are small, objectives are clear, and our guides keep you moving safely. If you are looking for guided ski touring and snowshoe trips that pack adventure into a few days, you are in the right place.