Off piste and heli ski

We offer trips in Back-country skiing & Heliskiing

 Mountain safety

Alagna Valsesia, Monte Rosa - Italy
We live and work out of one of Europe’s No. 1 adventure ski areas—Alagna Valsesia, Monte Rosa. Little known to the general public, Alagna has retained its century-old mountain village character. Only 100 kilometers north of Milan, Alagna is nestled at the foot of Europe’s second-highest mountain, the Monte Rosa. With a population of 400, only four Hotels, and limited après ski possibilities, Alagna has so far been able to fend off the mass tourism which has tarnished most of Europe’s other beautiful areas.

For those who do not enjoy the crowds, ski at an advanced level and love to ski big vertical in a truly alpine environment— Alagna is the place. A gondola takes the skier from 4000 ft to over 11,000 ft, where the intermediate to advanced skier can drop down into the Alagna and Gressoney valleys to take full advantage of the 180 km of interconnected groomed slopes of the Monte Rosa Ski area.

For those who are interested in off-piste and backcountry skiing, the Monte Rosa is heaven. A myriad of possible descents takes the backcountry enthusiast over glaciers, through huge bowls and narrow, steep couloirs, sometimes crossing the Swiss/Italian border twice in one day. The terrain is intricate and here is where our local knowledge of the area ensures our guests the safest and most pleasurable skiing experience possible.

Alagna is also one of only two areas in Italy where well-managed heli-ski operations are allowed. Heliskiing from the Lysjoch or Signalkuppe at almost 15,000 ft down to Zermatt and lift-hopping back to Alagna is most certainly a highlight of a ski vacation in the area.

Whether a heliski enthusiast, off-piste lover, or just someone who wants to develop their ski technique in an alpine setting, we can customize your stay to fit your skill level, goals, and dreams. All trips include basic avalanche awareness and hands on training in the use of avalanche beacons. Advanced telemarkers are also welcome to participate.

Alagna / Monte Rosa Ski Weeks (January 8-April 10)
Week trips run from a Sunday through a Saturday. 
Minimum number of participants: 4. 
Maximum number of clients per certified English speaking UIAGM guide: 7.
Heliski options: one flight with at least 1500m vertical or 2 flights with at least 3000m vertical

For more information please contact armin.fisher@mountainsandmore.com

* We also offer customized trips to La Grave and Chamonix (France), Verbier and Zermatt (Switzerland), St. Anton and Lech (Austria).

Ski Safari-- an itinerant downhill ski vacation For those who love skiing, want to get around and don’t want to walk a lot!

Requirements: Advanced skiing ability, Randonee ski bindings or adapter for downhill bindings, climbing skins, small backpack. 
Minimum of participants: 4. 
Maximum number of clients per mountain guide: 7. 

For more information please contact armin.fisher@mountainsandmore.com

Dolomite Ski-safari (January/February)
Our Dolomite Ski Adventure is for the intermediate and advanced skier who would like to discover the Dolomites by way of the 1180 km of interconnected groomed slopes of the Dolomites. Six days of lift hopping with the occasional off-piste variation from the Sella Pass to Corvara, Cortina, Arabba, Canazei and ending in San Martino take us through the most beautiful and famous resort towns of the Dolomites. This trip focuses on the downhill ski experience – a few short (1000ft. vertical) climbs using skins are necessary in order to connect some of the more remote valleys. One should be in reasonably good shape. Staying in a different mountain village and inn each day gives us the opportunity to explore and enjoy Italy’s famous cuisine and wines during the evening.
Minimum of participants: 4. 

Klosters – Andermatt Ski-safari (Jan – March)
Discover the beautiful mountain villages of Graubuenden (Switzerland). 140 Km of breathtaking, mostly offpiste descents with about 25000m of vertical!! (only 7 hours of walking!) Transportation via Taxi and Swiss train system.

Andermatt – Zermatt Ski-safari (March/April)
Mostly using lifts and aerial tramways we cover 100 miles and over 25000m of vertical over six days. This ski-safari is at high elevation (up to 4000m) and involves skiing on glaciers. A total of only about 8 hours of uphill walking make it a real downhill and offpiste skiers dream vacation. Transportation via taxi and Swiss train system.

Minimum of participants: 4.   

For more information or booking please contact armin.fisher@mountainsandmore.com