Jmh has teamed up with Moutain Tracks (a team of leading mountain professionals specializing in small group guided mountain adventure) to bring our clients an introductory off piste week. Morzine has an excellent snow record and combined with massive off-piste options is an ideal destination for a week of thrilling backcountry adventure!

Scheduled Dates
TBC
Trip duration is 7 days (6 days skiing, of which 5 are guided)

Prices
TBC

The price includes 5 full days off-piste coaching and guiding, 7 nights half board accommodation in Chalet Chelmer(link to chalet page) (all breakfasts and 6 evening meals).

The price does not include: Travel, airport transfers, lift pass, lunches, beverages, personal insurance and equipment hire

Prices are based on 2 adults sharing a room. Groups of 3 or more sharing a room will receive discounts.

Single person supplements are subject to availability and POA.

Group Size
The minimum number is 6. The maximum group size is 12 with 2 guides

Ski area
The off-piste skiing is varied and challenging and with so much terrain to explore you certainly won’t get bored. Some of the best descents are only accessible with some walking but the rewards are worth it. Tree skiing at Chamossiere is a particular favourite as is ‘The Swiss Wall’, a steep vertical off piste slope accessed from the top of the Chavanette lift above Avoriaz. With Chamonix only 1 hour away there is also the option to spend a day on the Vallee Blanche or heli-skiing in Courmayeur.

Skills and Stamina
The introductory level clinic is suitable for skiers with less than 2 weeks guided off-piste skiing.

Participants need to be competent on-piste, capable of skiing linked turns on red runs under all conditions.

We take great care to ensure compatibility of our groups. If you are uncertain of your level, you should contact us to help us pick the best level for you.

Ski programme
The principal aims of this week are:

• To provide first class guiding and instruction from professional, friendly Ski Instructors and Mountain Guides to improve off piste skiing technique.

• To give practical mountain awareness training on the hazards and risks associated with skiing off-piste particularly for avalanches.

• To provide the opportunity to ski the best off piste in the Portes du Soleil region.
The week is intended to be fun with lots of thrilling skiing but always directed with maximum attention to your safety and the safety of others.
Itineraries vary depending on the composition of the group and the weather and snow conditions.

Arriving in resort
You should aim to arrive at the chalet sometime in the afternoon. If you are going to arrive before 2pm or after 7pm please contact us as there will be an initial briefing with your Mountain Tracks guide on the first evening. This is an opportunity to meet the guide and the rest of the party, to discuss the plans and objectives for the week and to ask any questions you may have relating to the week.

Safety awareness & training
Adventurous activities in the mountains have their dangers. These can never be removed altogether but they can be minimised. At Mountain Tracks we don't just blindly get you to follow our experienced leaders. We give you the opportunity to learn mountaincraft skills and understand about the hazards, how to minimise the risk, and how to cope with incidents should they happen.

Equipment
A copy of our recommended kit list will be sent to you at the time of booking.
Standard downhill skis and boots are suitable for our beginner-level weeks.
Safety equipment: everyone is expected to ski at all times with the three essential items of avalanche safety equipment; transceiver, shovel and probe. If you ski off-piste regularly we recommend you purchase your own set.

We use and recommend the DTS Tracker and can offer you these at a discounted rate. Alternatively this equipment can be hired from your instructor and the cost is £40 per set for the week. Please ask us for details at the time of booking.

The guides and instructors
Introductory weeks will be run mostly by Ski Instructors focusing on off-piste instruction and mountain awareness.

The guides are chosen for their friendly personalities and passion for their sport as well as their expertise and knowledge as mountain professionals. They will ensure you have a highly rewarding and enjoyable week.

Insurance
It is a condition of booking that you are insured for off-piste skiing covering personal accident, rescue and third party risks. You are strongly advised also to take out cover against cancellation and curtailment. Mountain Tracks can arrange this for you and the cost for a 9-day policy for this week will be £39 per person. Contact us for further details.

Booking
For applications for the Morzine Off-piste week please complete the booking enquiry.

If your booking is accepted by Jmh, further details will be sent nearer the departure date of your trip.
If the group size fails to meet the minimum number of 6, then the holiday will revert to a standard week at Jmh holidays. A refund will be given for the off piste guiding element.