Chamonix Vertical

09/04/2026

27/03/2026

A wonderful day spent with our Austrian friends. Thank you to our guide, Igor, for sharing his wisdom!

24/03/2026

Ski touring season is now fully underway!
Our 4-day route from Arolla to Zermatt was a real success, with great conditions and even better company.
A huge thank you to our friends for sharing this adventure with us, and of course to our guide Jorge for making it all possible.

22/03/2026

First day of our SHCHA program.
Thanks to the snow overnight and this morning, our guests enjoyed very good conditions today.
A big thank you as well to our guide Benoît, who always seems to know where to go!!

20/03/2026

Last Wednesday, March 18, one of our Vallée Blanche groups reminded us why the mountains always deserve humility.
The weather changed faster than expected, and the wind arrived much earlier than forecast. Even today, with all the tools and predictions available, this can still happen in high mountain terrain. Conditions can shift quickly, and sometimes much quicker than planned.
Our guide Marc had to lead the group safely for quite a while in poor visibility and under pressure. Thanks to his experience, his calm approach, and his local knowledge of the terrain, the group moved well and safely throughout the day.
But the guide was not the only reason things went well. The attitude of the group made a real difference. They listened carefully, stayed calm, followed instructions seriously, and kept their sense of humor from start to finish. That matters a lot.
Days like this remind us that hiring a mountain guide is not only about comfort. Sometimes it is simply the right decision when you are not fully sure, when conditions are uncertain, or when you want to be with someone who knows how to react when things do not go to plan.
The photos were taken before the weather changed.
Many thanks to Duncan’s group and to our guide Marc for making the day possible.

15/03/2026

An epic day in the Vallée Blanche today. Thanks to the latest snowfall, which brought around 60–80 cm of fresh snow, we were able to enjoy a wonderful day out. Thanks to our wonderful group from Germany and to our guide for making it all possible. The season goes on...

13/03/2026

What a day in Italy. Our group and guide enjoyed it like never before! Truly exceptional conditions and unforgettable moments. Huge thanks to our friends and our guide for making it all possible. Yuhu!

10/03/2026

A perfect week with amazing spring conditions. Thanks to all the snow that fell this winter, there is still a great snow cover at altitude and excellent conditions in the mountains.
It was a wonderful and complete program, exploring many different corners of the range and enjoying long, unforgettable descents such as the Vallée Blanche.
A huge thank you to our friends and to our guide Stephan for making this special week possible.

02/03/2026

A few perfect days to ski the legendary 20+ km Vallée Blanche descent. A true must-do for any skier or snowboarder in the Chamonix area who wants to step into another world : glaciers, big Alpine views, and an unforgettable off-piste adventure. ✨

Huge thanks to our guide (and photographer!) Nacho, and to our friend Ari for making this day so special!!

27/02/2026

Warm temps in the valley this week? That happens.😅 We’ll just go up to the glacier, where the ice usually holds up better.
Ice Climbing Training Day (Intro + Intermediate): we’ll work on footwork, tool technique, steeper ice movement, belays/anchors, and tidy rope handling. Small group, lots of practice, IFMGA guide.

Thanks to our guide Stephan for a great day!!!

23/02/2026

Huge thanks to our friends Julian & Vanessa, and of course our guide Nacho, for making yesterday an unforgettable day in the mountains! 🙌🏔️

20/02/2026

This week has been challenging for our guides in Chamonix: lots of fresh snow, unstable conditions, and very limited margin for error. Safety comes first, always.

So we adapt. We choose conservative itineraries, we take the time to reassess on the ground, and we only go where we can ski and enjoy the day without taking unnecessary risks. Maximum caution, good decisions, and a big respect for the mountains.

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