Freeride area
Freeride area
Montgenèvre, freedom in its purest form
Experience skiing differently
Powder and thrill lovers, welcome to theMontgenèvre Freeride Area! Here, no markers, no groomed trails: just thevirgin snow, There wild mountain and the pleasure of sliding freely, in a secure and supervised environment.
Located inthe Gondrans sector, the freeride area invites you to exploreungroomed areasspecially designed to enjoy the pleasures of off-piste skiing in complete safety. These spaces arecontrolled and secureby the resort's ski patrollers, in order to offer an authentic experience without the risks of wild off-piste.
Areas dedicated to powder snow
Depending on the snow conditions, theFreeride sectoris open to allow everyone to find their happiness:
- Of wide and gentle slopes, ideal for getting started with ungroomed snow
- Of more committed valleys, perfect for experienced riders
- Of passages between larcheswhere you enjoy the feeling of isolation, just a few meters from the marked ski area
Safety and respect for the mountains
Even if the space is secure, thevigilance remains required. It is advisable to equip yourself with aDVA, shovel and probe, and consult thesnow and avalanche informationbefore your exit.
The Montgenèvre teams do everything they can to guarantee a safe environment, while preserving the spirit of adventure that makes Freeride so charming.
Freedom, sensations and grandiose landscapes
With its 360° panoramas of thesurrounding peaks, his generous snow and authentic alpine atmosphere, Montgenèvre is a real playground for freeride enthusiasts.
Leave your tracks on the fresh snow, enjoy raw nature and experience winter differently, in the heart of the Alps.
❄️ Informations pratiques
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- Access: via the ski lifts in the areas ofGondrans
- Opening: depending on snow conditions and safety
- Recommended equipment: DVA – Shovel – Probe
- Consult before leaving : Snow Info & Avalanche Risk ➜
Advice for off-piste skiers
Before venturing into the off-piste area
- Ask mountain professionals (trackers, ski instructors, guides, etc.)
- Read the newsletterWeather and avalanche risk
- Inform someone close to you of the location of your outing and the time of your return
- Wearing a helmet is strongly recommended
- Take with you:
- A DVA in working order
- A folding shovel
- A folding avalanche probe
- A cell phone
On the off-piste area
- Don't go alone
- Do not cross major slopes all together
- Don't leave at the end of the day
- Always stop in a place protected from the risk of avalanches
- Do not ski in groups but spaced apart from each other
Mountain rescue → Tel. 112
RM Montgenèvre Rescue → Tel. +33 (0)4 92 21 40 40
❓ FAQ – Espace Freeride à Montgenèvre
The Freeride Area is an areaungroomed but secure, specially designed for powder lovers.
It allows toexperience the sensations of off-piste skiingin complete safety, thanks toregular monitoringMontgenèvre trackers.
The Freeride zone is locatedenters the Gondrans sector, accessible directly from theski liftsfollowing: Télémix des Chalmettes + Observatoire chairlift.
They offervaried slopes and spectacular viewson the Alpine peaks.
✅ Oui ! L’Espace Free Ride propose des progressive zones :
🌨️ Des gentle slopesto get started with ungroomed snow
🧭 Des more technical routesfor experienced riders.
The main thing is to choose your route according to your level and the conditions of the day.
Even in a secure space, it is essential to have acomplete safety equipment :
📡 DVA (Avalanche Casualty Detector)
⛏️ Pelle
📏 Probe
👉 Ces équipements peuvent être loués dans les Montgenèvre sports stores
Before any outing, consult thepage “Snow Info”of Montgenèvre: it indicates theavalanche risk and the opening of Freeride zones.
📅 Les trackersupdate this informationeach dayto ensure everyone's safety.
❌ Non, un ski passis necessary to use the ski lifts which serve the Freeride zone.
The ideal conditions are foundfrom January to March, when fresh snow generously covers the slopes of theGondrans.
🌤️ L’ouverture dépend toujours de la Weather and avalanche risk, checked daily by the station teams.