Ski touring days in Valle Maira with a mountain guide

Powder, panorama and Italian lifestyle. The Valle Maira is tucked away in south-west Piedmont, on the border with France. A pristine valley and a true paradise for ski tourers. Away from mass tourism, lonely peaks, wide slopes and ski tours with a real spirit of discovery await us.

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Italy - Valle Maira, Piedmont

We benefit from the local knowledge of the mountain guide at our accommodation and discover new routes and hidden ascents every day. Sometimes enjoyable, sometimes sporty and always rewarding. Thanks to the southern location, we enjoy plenty of sunshine, fantastic powder slopes and views down to the sea. Our base is the Locanda Mistral, a cosy, family-run accommodation with plenty of charm. Here we enjoy home-made Piedmontese cuisine, delicious primi and secondi, excellent coffee and a glass of wine at the end of a successful day's touring. These days are ideal for anyone who wants to get off the beaten track, enjoy peace and quiet, savour nature and experience authentic Italy. With skis on your feet and a smile on your face.

  • Procedure and meeting place

    • Meeting place

      We either meet directly in Valle Maira at the Locanda Mistral or travel as a group from Switzerland to Valle Maira in carpools. Our journey takes about 6 hours.

    • Day 1 - Arrival

      After a relaxed journey, we check into the hotel and see what else the afternoon has to offer. We can explore the surrounding area or try out the hotel's sauna straight away.

    • Day 2 - Day 5: Daily ski tours

      800 - 1000 metres altitude

      800 - 1000 metres altitude

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      Over the next few days, we explore the wonderful area of Valle Maira together. Freshly covered in snow, this corner of Italy is perfect for the most beautiful ski tours from the hotel and the surrounding area. After plenty of exercise, you have the opportunity to use the hotel sauna in the afternoon. In the evening we will be spoilt with a local 5-course menu.

    • Day 5 - Return journey

      After a final ski tour on Sunday, we travel back home together or individually with many new experiences.

  • Requirements

    • Mastering the ski touring technique with its basics (skins, hairpin turns).
    • Safe downhill technique in open terrain and in different types of snow.
    • Stamina for ski tours of around 800-1000 metres at a leisurely pace (~300m/h).
    • Condition for 1000m of descent in different types of snow.
    • Splitboarders are welcome.

  • Price and services

    • CHF 1625.-
    • Small group with 4 - 6 guests per mountain guide.
    • Including hotel accommodation with half board
    • Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
    • Excluding travel expenses, possible train tickets, personal consumption.

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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, preferably directly at Sandra or via the Contact form. 

Accommodation

Locanda Mistral

The Locanda Mistral is a charming, family-run mountain hotel in the heart of the Valle Maira. Nestled in the impressive landscape of the Cottian Alps, it offers cosy rooms, fine Piedmontese cuisine and warm hospitality. After a day on a ski tour, the warm atmosphere invites you to relax, savour and dream - genuine Italian well-being in the mountains.

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Here you will find the organisation of our tours as a guideline. If you are unsure which level suits you best, feel free to get in touch - We can help you!

Technics

Technology 1 - for beginners

Easy tours, suitable for beginners. The terrain is easy and moderate. No previous mountaineering experience is necessary.

Ski toursSafe skiing on the black piste in the ski area. No previous knowledge of ski touring necessary.

Technique 2 - Leisurely tours

Easy to slightly challenging tours with short, steeper sections that we master together and with coaching. You are ready for this level after a basic or taster course.

Ski toursFirst off-piste experience up to approx. 30° slope gradient. You have mastered the basic techniques of ski touring and have some experience of hairpin bends.

Technique 3 - Medium tours

Medium-difficulty tours with short, technical sections that are easy to do with some previous experience. You have already done a few tours and feel confident with your equipment and technique.

Ski toursYou are confident in off-piste terrain up to a slope angle of approx. 35° and are proficient in hairpin bends in a variety of terrain. 

Technique 4 - First big tours

Challenging tours with longer, steeper passages that require a good level of experience and skill. We secure these sections with ropes and coach you through difficult sections. Suitable for adventure-seekers with solid basic training.

Ski toursSafe skiing in steep off-piste terrain (up to approx. 40°), solid hairpin technique. First experience with rope manoeuvres, such as roping up on the glacier and abseiling.

Technique 5 - Grand tours

Very demanding tours, with technical passages that require a good level of experience and skill. These are secured, but smooth, rapid progress is required. For experienced climbers with plenty of experience and a thirst for adventure.

Ski toursYou are a very safe skier on steep, unsecured terrain. You are a master of hairpin turns in difficult conditions and have experience with rope manoeuvres and glacier equipment.

Endurance

Endurance 1 - Easy tours

Easy tours with plenty of time to take a break and enjoy.

  • Elevation gain: approx. 500 - 800 metres per day, 
  • Pace: approx. 250 - 300 m / h.
Endurance 2 - Leisurely tours

"Normal" tour at a leisurely pace with 800 - 1000 vertical metres per day, ~300 hm / h.

Endurance 3 - Medium tours

Longer tours at a steady, fluid pace. A solid basic level of fitness is required here.

  • Elevation gain: approx. 1200 metres per day
  • Pace: approx. 350 m / h.
Endurance 4 - First big tours

Long and challenging tours at a brisk but constant pace. Ideal for active sports enthusiasts.

  • Elevation gain: up to 1500 metres per day
  • Pace: approx. 350 m / h.
Endurance 5 - Long tours

Very long tours with more than 1500 metres in altitude per day. Requires very good fitness and stamina.

  • Elevation metres: 1500 m + per day
  • Pace: approx. 400 m / h.

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