Alpine Logistics

This tour takes you on a week-long journey which allows you to experience the best off-piste Valle d’Aosta has to offer. From hut to hut (or in some case hotel) you travel from south to north undertaking wild descents in amongst some of the Alp’s most famous peaks.

• Day1 - Depart from Biella ski centre. Cable car to 2388m, followed by a short descent and ascent to reach Colle della Barma (2257m). From here we descend 950m into the wild and beautiful valley of Gressoney. Transfer to Cervinia, under the imposing Matterhorn mountain.
• Day 2 - Off-piste on the Unterer Theodul glacier and Porta Nera in the Cervinia-Zermat area. Overnight in Cervina.
• Day 3 - Cable car to Plateau Rosa’ (3479m) and descent through the valley of Courtod and into the valley of Champoluc. In the afternoon off-piste in the renowned Monte Rosa area. Overnight in Rifugio Gugliermina, between the valleys of Gressoney and Alagna. Excellent food.
• Day 4 - Ascent either on foot or by ski into the Valle di Otro, for a long and rewarding 1600m descent into Gressoney, where we spend the night.
• Day 5 - Off-piste in the Monte Rosa area, descending via Piani di Verra to Saint Jacques, near Champoluc. Short 400m ascent to Rifugio Gabiet for the night.
• Day 6 - Off-piste in Valle della Salza and Bettolina in the Monte Rosa basin. Overnight in Gressoney.
• Day 7 - Off-piste through Valle della Balma to Alagna, where we descend down Canale dell’Aquila (Eagle Gulley). Overnight in Alagna.

Level of experience

The trip can be adapted according to the level of the group; your guide will evaluate your level and choose the most appropriate descent routes. No off piste experience is necessary but you should be able to do parallel turns. Please let us have some details of your previous ski experience when you enrol.

Dates

Departures on demand for existing groups. Please book no less than 1 month in advance. Set departure dates:

• 5-10 February
• 5-10 March
• 19-24 March

Prices

These vary according to season; those below are approximate. If you let us know your requirements we can provide you with an exact figure (contact us). Prices include guide, half-board accommodation, ski passes and transport during the trip. They are based on 2 people sharing a room.

• 1.086 Euros.

How to get here

Milan and Turin are the closest airports. We can either arrange for you to be picked up from the airport or, more cheaply, give you details of how to get here by public transport. Please let us know your preferences once you have booked.