Freeride guiding
Valais, Switzerland & Worldwide

Discover exceptional off-piste terrain from our bases in Val d’Anniviers and Saas-Fee. From lift-accessed freeride and short ski tours to multi-day adventures and heli-skiing, we guide throughout Valais, the Alps and worldwide.

Explore freeriding with us, from our home bases in Val d’Anniviers and Saas-Fee to multi-day adventures across the Alps and beyond.

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Freeride guiding
in Val d’Anniviers & Saas-Fee

Our experienced freeride guides know Val d’Anniviers and Saas-Fee inside out. Based in the heart of Valais, we are here because of our passion for these mountains, their snow and the remarkable terrain they offer.

Together, Val d’Anniviers and the Saas Valley offer some of the Alps’ most spectacular high-mountain terrain. From lift-accessed powder to remote ski touring objectives, every day is shaped around the conditions, your experience and the best snow available.

Freeride terrain in Grimentz-Zinal, Saas-Fee
and the heart of Valais

Val d’Anniviers and Saas-Fee offer some of the most varied freeride terrain in Valais, with high-altitude skiing, reliable winter conditions and extensive access to the backcountry.

Grimentz-Zinal, in the heart of Val d’Anniviers, is particularly well suited to freeride skiing. Its varied aspects, cold temperatures and extensive terrain create opportunities throughout the winter, from powder runs and forest skiing to wide-open faces and steep technical lines. Between Grimentz and Zinal alone, there are more than 120 kilometres of lines to explore.

Saas-Fee adds another dimension, with high-alpine and glacial terrain surrounded by some of Switzerland’s highest peaks. Depending on the conditions, our days can combine lift-accessed freeride with short ski tours or longer backcountry objectives.

Your guide will choose the best terrain according to the snow, weather and avalanche conditions, your experience and the kind of day you are looking for.

Why choose our
freeride guides?

Local knowledge makes the difference. Our experienced freeride guides have spent years exploring the mountains of Valais, building an intimate knowledge of the terrain and how it changes throughout the winter.

But a great freeride day is about more than finding good snow. We take the time to understand your experience, ambitions and the kind of skiing you enjoy, creating a day that feels genuinely personal. Whether you are discovering off-piste skiing for the first time, searching for untouched powder or looking for a bigger backcountry objective, the experience is built around you.

Professionalism, good company and safety are at the heart of the way we guide.

More than a freeride guide

Get to Know us

From Valais to the Alps and beyond,

discover the world with our freeride guides.

Val d’Anniviers and Saas-Fee are our home bases, but they are also the perfect starting point for exploring further. Valais offers an extraordinary concentration of freeride terrain, allowing us to create personalised days and multi-day adventures across different resorts and valleys while following the best conditions.

For those looking to go further, we also organise private freeride and ski touring trips across Switzerland and the Alps. A trip can link several ski areas, combine lift-accessed freeride with touring, or be built around a particular objective, always adapting the itinerary to the group, the weather and the snow.

And sometimes the best adventure means travelling further. We organise selected international freeride trips to destinations such as Japan, as well as personalised adventures elsewhere in the world. Some guests come to us with a destination already in mind; others simply tell us what kind of skiing and experience they are looking for and let us help shape the trip.

Whether it is a day exploring Grimentz-Zinal, a multi-day journey through Valais or a bucket-list adventure further afield, our approach remains the same: personal guiding, great skiing and making the most of the mountains and conditions in front of us.

Testimonials
Google reviews

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   Robert Glauerdt 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The best ski days of the season. Stefano is by far the best guide we’ve had!! Great two powder days and safety always comes first.
  
 
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   Charlie Dunmore 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've had the pleasure of touring with Stefano the past couple of years. He has a deep knowledge of the terrain and conditions of the Val d'Anniviers based on many years of experience, and will tailor routes and itineraries to suit your skills and goals. He's a confidence inspiring presence, and great company too!
  
 
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   Joe Gaines 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a fantastic day out with Stefano. We were a group of mixed fitness but all keen to experience the off piste skiing Grimentz had to offer, and Stefano tailored our day superbly to ensure we were all having a good time. He found us some great snow and taught us lots while doing it! He was also great fun to be around, an absolute essential ☺️ I’d highly recommend skiing with Stefano and the team.
  
 
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   Gareth Ayre 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Finds the best snow, safe, infectious enthusiasm, and a great laugh to! Highly recommended
  
 
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   Dr. S 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Stefano is an excellent guide and made the day truly enjoyable. He knows the area extremely well, keeps the experience fun and is always helpful and attentive. Exactly what you want from a guide on an off-piste touring day. 10/10 — highly recommended. We'll be back :) Danke!
  
 
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   Ben Thomson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Stefano was great and we could some amazing powder even though the conditions made that hard. He also rescued me when I dislocated my shoulder.  So important to have a guide that can sort things out in an accident.
  
 
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   Ben Salter 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Stefano was a great guide. Even in some pretty tough conditions he managed to make sure we had top quality morning in Zinal and Grimentz. Couldn’t recommend him enough!
  
 
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   Archie Hardyment 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a great ski. In high risk conditions Stefano delivered a great day whilst keeping everyone safe.
  
 
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   Ed Crossman 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Stefano is a fantastic guide. This year really showed that. With sketchy conditions everywhere, he gave us adventure while always staying safe. He's great company too.
  
 
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   William Hardyment 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Two fantastic days touring/off-piste with Stefano in the Val d'Anniviers in January, just after large snowfall. Always fun and informative, but also safe. In difficult conditions they delivered a couple of fantastic days touring and kept the fun going. Thank you Stefano.

Frequently asked questions
FAQ

You don’t need previous off-piste experience, but you should be a confident skier who is comfortable skiing all marked slopes in a ski resort. Your guide will adapt the terrain and pace to your ability, from your first experience in powder to more technical and challenging freeride lines.

No two freeride days are exactly the same. Your guide will consider the snow, weather, avalanche conditions, your skiing level and your goals before choosing the best terrain for the day. Depending on conditions, this might mean lift-accessed powder, short ski tours, longer backcountry routes or a combination of them.

Yes. Avalanche safety equipment — transceiver, shovel and probe — is required for all our freeride days. We also recommend ski touring equipment, as it gives us greater flexibility to access the best terrain and snow conditions. An avalanche airbag backpack is also highly recommended.

Yes. Our days can range from lift-accessed freeride with minimal walking to ski touring and longer backcountry adventures. Touring equipment gives us access to considerably more terrain and allows us to search for the best snow away from the main ski areas.

Absolutely. If you are already a confident piste skier, your first freeride experience can be a great introduction to skiing beyond the marked slopes. Your guide will select appropriate terrain and introduce you progressively to off-piste technique, terrain awareness and mountain safety.

Yes. We create personalised multi-day freeride and ski touring trips in Valais, across the Alps and internationally. Trips can be designed around a specific destination or built around the type of terrain and experience you are looking for.

Our home bases are Val d’Anniviers and Saas-Fee in Valais, Switzerland, where we offer private freeride guiding throughout the winter. We also organise multi-day trips across the Alps and personalised freeride and ski touring adventures in destinations around the world.

Conditions come first. Our guides use their local knowledge, weather and snow information, avalanche conditions and your skiing ability to decide where the best options are each day. Being flexible allows us to make the most of the mountains while keeping safety at the heart of every decision.

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Freeride guidingValais, Switzerland & Worldwide

Explore freeriding with us, from our home bases in Val d’Anniviers and Saas-Fee to multi-day adventures across the Alps and beyond.

Explore Val d’Anniviers →

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Discover multi-day trips →

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Freeride guidingin Val d’Anniviers & Saas-Fee

Freeride terrain in Grimentz-Zinal, Saas-Feeand the heart of Valais

Why choose ourfreeride guides?

More than a freeride guide

From Valais to the Alps and beyond,

discover the world with our freeride guides.

Frequently asked questionsFAQ

BlogLatest News

Temperature and Snowpack Stability in Val d’Anniviers and Saas-Fee: A Ski Tourer’s Guide

Want to Ski Touring in Switzerland? Here Are the Best Resorts for You

Love Off-Piste Skiing? Here Are the Best Zones to Explore in the Valais