Ski touring/ splitboarding.

Earn your turns and discover a different side of our mountains. Leave the lifts behind, climb at your own pace and explore the mountains with an experienced Oxyski instructor before enjoying the descent back down.

Choose your resort

The activity.

Skins under the skis, or a splitboard for riders: you leave the lifts and climb at your own pace, in silence, up to snow nobody has skied. Then the skins come off and you go down.

The instructor or guide picks the day's route from the snow and the group, from a two-hour introduction to a full day. Safety gear is provided and explained before setting off.

Advanced level.
Comfortable on a black run, from 8 depending on the resort and the outing.
From two hours to a full day.
Introduction, adventure or full day, one to four people per instructor.
Safety gear provided.
Transceiver, shovel and probe, with their use explained. Touring skis, skins and boots for hire at the Ski Shop.

The format and the length vary by resort: they are chosen at booking.

How it goes.

A small group, an instructor, and how a typical outing unfolds.

Gear and briefing
Bindings adjusted, skins fitted, transceiver drill. The instructor presents the route and the day's snow.
The climb
At your own pace, in line, far from the lifts. You learn the kick turn, manage the effort, see the mountain differently.
The top
Skins off, a bite to eat, a read of the slope you are about to ski.
The descent
Snow nobody has touched, the instructor ahead to choose the line. The reward for the climb.

Good to know.

What is included
An instructor or a guide to lead the way. The transceiver, the shovel and the probe.
What to bring
Your skis or snowboard, a helmet, a lift pass valid on the day, and warm clothing. Your resort's Ski Shop rents the rest.
The weather decides
The outing is confirmed the day before by message. If the mountain says no, a new date in the week first, a refund otherwise.
If you have to cancel
Free of charge up to 48 hours before the outing, then as per the terms and conditions.

What level do I need?

The required level, when there is one, is stated above. With no mention, the activity is open to all and the pace adapts to the group.

What if the weather turns?

The outing is confirmed the day before by message. If cancelled: a new date in the week first, a refund otherwise.

Do I need my own gear?

Specific gear is provided unless stated otherwise. Skis and helmet stay yours, or the Ski Shop's, bookable in the same basket.

Do I need to take lessons with you?

No. The activity is booked on its own, or in the same basket as your lessons and rental.

A question before booking?Write to your resort's school