Experience Freeride with Snocool
Dreaming of leaving the groomed runs behind, carving through fresh powder, and taking on a real sporting challenge?
Off-piste skiing in Tignes, led by an experienced guide, offers an intense mix of adrenaline, physical engagement, and breathtaking scenery.
Whether you’re new to freeriding or a seasoned rider, skiing or snowboarding, solo, with friends, or family, our Tignes freeride trips adapt to every level.
Everyone can progress technically, push their limits, and feel the pride of achievement.
And if you’re ready for the ultimate thrill, why not try a day of heliskiing in the Italian Alps?
Why Choose Snocool?
Certified, passionate guides
Certified, passionate guides.
Exclusive and varied routes
Exclusive and varied routes.
Safety briefing
Full safety briefing before every trip.
DVA, shovel, and probe provided
Back pack with DVA, shovel, and probe provided.
Guided heliski option in Italy
Guided heliski option in Italy.
Smooth organisation with Misha
Smooth organisation with Misha.
Off-Piste Skiing in Tignes
Snocool off-piste ski sessions are perfect for exploring Tignes’ hidden slopes, discovering fresh powder and improving your all-mountain technique.
Our guides know every couloir and hidden spot, and tailor each session to the conditions of the day.
Some iconic routes include:
- Le Vallon de la Sache: a long, varied descent, perfect for immersing yourself in powder
- La Vallée Perdue: a playful route with a magical atmosphere and narrow sections
- Le Glattier: a more technical area for advanced freeriders
Thanks to the diversity of terrain, Tignes offers something for everyone — from curious skiers to experienced freeriders.
Your off-piste session may include some hiking, with the option to use climbing skins depending on the route.
Three approaches are available depending on your level and ambition:
- Freeride: lift-accessed terrain, no hiking required
- Freerando: short hikes from the top of the lifts to reach untouched areas
- Ski touring: a full experience, earning your turns the whole way up
Coming as a group of friends? You can mix skiers and snowboarders! A great way to share the experience together.
Our Off-Piste Ski Packages:
Hourly Session
- Discovery session or individual technical coaching
- Focus on terrain reading, speed control, and safety
- Ideal for beginners or confidence-boosting
- €70/hour and €10 per additional person
(example: 2 hours = €140 for 1 person or €160 for 2 people)
Half-Day
- 4 hours of off-piste adventure with an experienced guide
- 4 hours is enough to discover the use of ski touring.
- Varied descents, forest routes, or accessible couloirs
- Learn group management and DVA equipment use
- €300 for up to 2 people
- €340 for 3 people or more
Full Day
- Complete exploration of Tignes–Val d’Isère
- Legendary valleys, scenic traverses, and convivial breaks
- Option to combine with a freeriding (ski touring) ascent
- €500 for up to 2 people
- €550 for 3 people or more
Booking online: additional fees apply.
Book via email, WhatsApp or phone:
Online booking : additional fees apply.
Off-Piste Snowboarding in Tignes
Snocool off-piste snowboard sessions offer the purest form of riding.
Our instructors and guides take you into untouched terrain to refine your style and enjoy the unique feeling of riding powder.
Whether you’re into freeride or looking for new sensations, each session is tailored to your level, the snow conditions and your goals.
Skiing or snowboarding, the spirit remains the same: freedom, flow and safety.
Your off-piste session may include some hiking, with the option to use climbing skins depending on the route.
Three approaches are available:
- Freeride: lift-accessed terrain, no hiking
- Freerando: short hikes to access untouched lines
- Splitboarding: the snowboard equivalent of ski touring
Coming as a group? Mix skiers and snowboarders for a shared experience!
Our Off-Piste Snowboard Packages
Hourly Session
- One-on-one coaching, technique, initiation, or advanced
- Ideal format for an intro to off-piste snow
- €70/hour and €10 per additional person
(example: 2 hours = €140 for 1 person or €160 for 2 people)
Half-Day
- 4 hours of exploration, perfect for building confidence
- 4 hours to use a splitboard or hike with the snowboard on a pack to go further away
- Work on technique: edge control, frontside/backside transitions in powder, and terrain management
- €300 for up to 2 people
€340 for 3 people or more
Full Day
- Optimal use of chairlifts for fast access to altitude, skins on with your split and entry into untouched terrain, far from the crowds
- Feeling of being alone in the world on long, varied descents, endless turns across wide and wild itineraries
- A day in the mountains: never a wasted day
- Technical briefings, and safety focus
- €500 for up to 2 people
€550 for 3 people or more
Booking online: additional fees apply.
Book via email, WhatsApp or phone:
Online booking : additional fees apply.
Heliski in Tignes: The Ultimate Experience
From Tignes or Val d’Isère, access to la Rosiere and Italian slopes for an exceptional heliskiing day. Guided by a certified heliski professional, you’ll discover the most spectacular descents in the Alps, far from the crowds.
Our Heliski Packages:
Bonneval Valley Pickup – 1 Flight
- 1 flight
- 9am–5pm
- Group of 4
- Safety equipment provided
- Price: please contact us
Fly ’n Hike Combo
- 1 flight + 1 tour
- 8am–6pm
- Group of 4
- 3,500m vertical drop
- Price: please contact us
La Thuile Classic
- 2 flights
- 8am–3pm
- Group of 4
- 3,200m vertical drop
- Price: please contact us
Classic+
- 3 flights
- 8am–5pm
- Group of 4
- 4,500m vertical drop
- Price: please contact us
Book via email, WhatsApp or phone:
Freeriding Ski Touring & Splitboarding
Want to experience the mountains in their purest form? Our Snocool guides offer ski touring and splitboarding trips on request, combining physical challenge, freedom, and the joy of being immersed in wild, untouched nature.
Freeriding blends lift efficiency with the physical challenge of a short skinning ascent—the perfect balance of instant gratification and exploratory adventure. It grants access to exclusive slopes otherwise unreachable, optimising downhill time while adding a physical dimension.
Ski touring is for those who want to completely escape the hustle of the pistes. Every ascent becomes a personal challenge, every descent a reward in wild, preserved surroundings.
In Tignes and Val d’Isère, the options are endless: ridges above the Sache Valley, Grande Motte Glacier couloirs, Fornet forest and so many more…
For snowboarders, splitboarding is the touring version of your board—a snowboard that splits into two skis for the ascent (with skins) and reassembles for the descent. It’s the ultimate blend of freeride freedom and ski-touring versatility.
Options :
- Intro to freeriding: Ski Touring/Splitboarding – Lift-assisted + short ascents, Technique, transitions, effort management
- Full Day – Ascent, picnic, and off-piste descent
- Ski Tour – 2+ days with overnight refuge stays
How a Snocool Off-Piste Trip Works
Every trip begins with a full safety briefing and snowpack analysis. The guide selects a route suited to the group’s level and weather conditions.
During the trip, they teach movement techniques, terrain reading, and risk management. Regular breaks allow you to admire the landscape and discuss off-piste skiing techniques.
The session ends with a personalised debrief, reviewing highlights and areas for improvement. Every moment is designed to combine fun, performance, and maximum safety.
Professional Guidance & Maximum Safety
At Snocool, off-piste safety is our top priority—above all else.
Every trip includes:
- Weather and snowpack analysis
- Route selection tailored to the group
- Distribution of safety equipment (DVA, shovel, probe, ABS on request)
- Quick training on its use
Our state-certified guides are trained in unsecured terrain intervention and updated on safety protocols. They guide, observe, adjust, and decide to ensure your safety at all times.
With Snocool, every freeride trip is both thrilling AND safe.
Organisation & Meeting Point
The standard meeting point for our off-piste adventures is inside our partner shop, Skimium Duch Sport, Rue de la Poste in Tignes Le Lac.
This allows us to provide you with the backpack containing the full safety kit in a comfortable environment.
You’ll also need to remove your jacket to put the avalanche transceiver around your waist, which is far easier to do inside the shop than outside in the cold.
For heliski trips, contact Misha only if you have a group of 4. Misha handles everything: guide availability, booking, safety equipment, and group composition.
Equipment
& Gear
Each participant must have:
Off-piste skis or snowboard
Helmet (mandatory)
Backpack (provided with shovel, probe, DVA, ABS packs on request)
Warm, breathable clothing
Waterproof gloves
Goggles or sunglasses
Rigid, comfortable boots
Sunscreen, snacks, and water
Not Sure Which Format Is Right for You? Let’s Talk!
Not sure about your level or which trip to choose?
Contact Misha, our Tignes manager: she’ll help you decide between freeriding or heliskiing, based on your desires and experience
Meet Our Freeride Guides
Discover Snocool’s freeride guides—state-certified, mountain experts, and passionate about snow in all its forms.
They know every corner of Tignes and Val d’Isère and will give you an unforgettable human and sporting experience.
FAQ Off-piste in Tignes
Do I need off-piste experience?
No, our introductory packages are open to all good piste skiers.
Is safety equipment included?
Yes, DVA, shovel, probe, and backpack are provided. ABS available on request.
How many people per guide?
Maximum 6 participants per group to ensure safety and fun.
Are trips cancelled in case of avalanche risk?
No. There is always some avalanche risk in the mountains. Our guides prioritize your safety by carefully studying the avalanche bulletin (BRA) and choosing slopes that are as safe as possible. That’s why our guides are so skilled—they stay safe while responsibly selecting the best snow for you to ski.
