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Powder skiing courses in Chamonix

Learn to ski powder and other off piste conditions with All Mountain Performance.

We offer off piste development courses for intermediate, advanced and expert skiers. So whether you are a looking to start to learn to ski powder & off piste for the first time or are already skiing through the deep powder, we have 2 and 5 day development courses to suit your needs.

Based in Chamonix at the heart of the French alps we run off the piste ski courses all season long with some of the worlds most elite ski instructors. We are also available for private coaching if you would prefer even more personal attention.

Powder ski courses and off piste ski courses in Chamonix France.

Course info and kit list

Basic Course Outline

An 'All Mountain Performance' (AMP) course starts on the evening before the skiing starts (Friday evening for a weekend course or Sunday evening for a five day course) with a brief welcome meeting in the Jekyll bar in Chamonix sud. Any questions you have regarding the week can be answered, as well as meeting the other people you'll be skiing with during the week.

Pick ups start from 08:40am in Chamonix and we arrive at the ski lifts for 09:00.

We ski each day until around 16:00, with suitable stops throughout the day for refreshments and lunch. At the end of skiing we provide a short video feedback session in a quiet room in a bar in Chamonix or Argentiere.

Transport is provided back to your accommodation at the end of the day, so you should be dropped off at around 17:00-17:30.

Weekend courses follow the same pattern and the Sunday usually finishes at around 1700-1730.

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Kit List

Skis – For our 'all mountain' courses we recommend that you have skis that are 90mm - 100mm under foot, these will help to float on the soft snow. Narrower skis do not benefit the skier in many types of deeper snow. Contrary to many misconceptions, modern fat skis can perform very well on the piste, not just off-piste. Please feel free to ask us for help. We do use a good hire shop in Chamonix for off piste skis if you need to hire some.

Lift pass

Buy the Mont Blanc Unlimited pass. It gives much more scope to ski other areas (Les Houches or Courmayeur as well as the top of the Grands Montets).

Transceiver Pack It is obligatory to ski on an AMP 'all mountain' course with an avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe. If you have not got one of these kits, the rental can be arranged at a cost of 15€ per day.

Ski Boots Alpine (downhill) ski boots are best for AMP courses. These provide much better control and it is best to use them unless you are already used to skiing in touring boots.

Ski Poles bring or rent normal alpine poles.

Ski Insurance Please check that your insurance covers you to ski off-piste, not all policies cover this.

General ski gear – suncream, water and snacks