Off-Piste with Evolution 2

Snow as soft as a carpet, views overlooking glaciers, dizzying drops, long and panoramic descents… Throughout the Valley, off-piste skiing cuts you off from the world. And that's precisely why it's essential to go with a guide and master the basics of high-mountain safety. Evolution 2 offers half-day courses to learn (or review) the essentials: reading the snowpack, assessing avalanche risk, managing a rescue, handling rescue equipment and gear in glacial environments… The kind of hands-on training you always hope to keep as theoretical.

For those who want a personalised day but can't be bothered to plan it! The pros at Evolution 2 will create a tailor-made itinerary perfectly suited to your desires and pace, away from the crowds, off the marked trails—but not too far. Whether you're looking for pure enjoyment in your comfort zone or a bit of a challenge and performance boost, they'll take you where you wouldn't go on your own. No déjà vu, and that rare feeling of experiencing the mountains like a local.

Prerequisite: solid off-piste experience. Because from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., it's going to be intense. Evolution 2's Magic Spot course takes place over one to three days. No endless lessons; your guide will take you straight to their favourite lines,  straight to the point. Or rather, to the spot. The one that doesn't appear on the piste map, and that you might even have a little trouble finding on postcards. In small groups of 6 people max, skiing or snowboarding, pure riding sessions on the best of the Chamonix Valley.

Upon exiting the Aiguille du Midi cable car, the immensity of Mont Blanc is awe-inspiring. And at the end of the tunnel, a sign: "Crampons required." The ridge is crossed on foot, with just the right amount of exposure at 3,842 metres, Chamonix 2,800 metres below. Once you pass through the gate that clearly indicates the trails are no longer groomed, your Evolution 2 high-mountain guide will lead the descent from start to finish. Over 20 km of glacial freeriding, masterful turns to carve, and variations to suit all tastes: challenging vertical sections or gentler slopes and moguls. Not sure of your skill level yet? Start with the "Vallée Blanche Test" session. Guaranteed technical improvement and peace of mind.