Ski touring and freeride with a mountain guide in Samoëns
Samoëns sits in a corner of the Alps that rewards skiers who leave the groomed runs, but off-piste terrain is not somewhere to improvise. The local mountain guides run group ski-touring outings, private half days and freeride sessions. Here is what the official listings say about prices, ages, equipment and the level expected, so you can pick the right format.
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The Samoëns tourist office lists an introduction to ski touring with the local guides: three-hour sessions in groups of four to six, at €65 per person, or a private guide at €299 for a half day. The season runs from 1 December 2026 to 30 April 2027.
It is aimed at a sporty audience able to ski off-piste in all types of snow. The equipment list includes touring skis with skins and ski crampons, plus a safety pack (harness and avalanche transceiver) that the guide makes available, under your responsibility.
- Group ski touring: €65 per person, groups of 4 to 6
- Private guide: €299 per half day
- Season: 1 December 2026 to 30 April 2027
- Freeride minimum age: 14 years
- Off-piste day, private: €439 for 1-2 people
Freeride sessions: what level you need
The guides’ freeride page sets the minimum age at 14 and offers three-hour or six-hour outings. A private guide costs €299 for a half day or €439 for a full day, the same price for one person or a small group. The safety kit is provided; the lift pass is not included.
The expected level is comfortable on black runs. If you hesitate on steep groomed slopes, start with lessons on the pistes before booking off-piste.
Good to know: ask the guide where the meeting point is and which lift pass to buy: it depends on the sector chosen on the day.
A full off-piste day
For a full six-hour day, the guides list a group option at €150 per person from age 13, and private rates of €439 for one or two people, €475 for three or four and €520 for five or six. Prices are per guide, so a well-matched group of friends brings the cost per head down significantly.
- Group off-piste day: €150 per person
- Private, 1-2 people: €439
- Private, 3-4 people: €475
- Private, 5-6 people: €520
Before you book
Snow and avalanche conditions decide everything: the guide may change the itinerary or cancel. Bring warm layers, goggles, gloves and water, and tell the guide honestly about your level. Booking through the guides’ office or the tourist office also gets you current information on the season’s start dates.
Quick answers
How much does a ski touring outing cost in Samoëns? The tourist office lists €65 per person in a group of four to six, or €299 for a private guide for a half day.
Is your own avalanche transceiver needed? No. For the ski-touring outing, the guide makes a safety pack with harness and transceiver available, under your responsibility.
Is the lift pass included in a freeride session? No, the guides state that the lift pass is not included.
Sources and useful information
Checked on 26 October 2026. Updated on 28 October 2026.
- Samoëns tourist office, Ski touring with the guides Accessed on 26 October 2026
- Guides Montagnes, Freeride Accessed on 26 October 2026
- Guides Montagnes, Off-piste Accessed on 26 October 2026
- Haut-Giffre, Bureau des guides de Samoëns Accessed on 26 October 2026
Opening times and services can change with the season. Check the official pages before visiting.
