 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi all,
Heading with a big group to Samoens this year in the Grand Massif. But myself and friend are really keen to go off and hit some really nice spots that are hopefully abit steeper than what the resort has to offer.
I've heard the Combe De Gers is a great place to start off, maybe check out Sixt, riders left of the top lift... Someone also mentioned Pointe de la Golette, although this looks like a serious tour.
Basically after any Guide itineraries, sweet spots to hit off the lifts, nice tree runs taking back to Samoens etc etc.
Its a shame there isn't more of a dedicated place with which to find more about the off-piste of many Euro resorts. Whistler has entire books on the runs!
PisteHors is OK but lacks alot of content.
Anyone been who can comment? 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Hire a guide for a day I know the area pretty well and visit pretty frequently, if you don't know where your going you can end up getting yourself into trouble and best case a long walk out. If you do venture out make sure you've got the correct kit and avi knowledge.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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@adharwood, avoid the holes.
There are many sites covering the various areas, just typically in the local language. Much like Whistler really.
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Do have the necessary gear and confident navigating such terrain. Will likely will take a guide for day one depending on avi level / snow conditions.
Am very familiar with the area as a resort as I lived there some years ago.
However coming back to the place with a more adventurous take on it I'd be really keen to read up on some spots to hit, and be able to chat with the guide about them!
Do the areas I mentioned ring any bells?
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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@adharwood, avoid the holes.
There are many sites covering the various areas, just typically in the local language. Much like Whistler really. |
Yeah fair enough!
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@adharwood, clearly the Grand Massif isn't a hotbed of off piste activity. I'd love to help but it's not a place I've been.
There is also perhaps a reluctance among some to encourage people to strike out on their own.
Hope you find some challenges 
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THere is plenty. Dare I say that the SCGB has really good off piste courses based in Flaine? I have done 2 and it is good for several reasons:
1. the pot holes- keep people away from the off piste
2. the proximity to Chamonix
3. the easy access to lift served off piste
4. The proximity of some quite challenging slopes in proximity to the pistes so
5. You don't get completely psyched / scared shitless
Last edited by After all it is free  on Wed 5-11-14 20:24; edited 1 time in total
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@adharwood, often mentions of grand massif off-piste cite the fact that the limestone plateau is in places riddled with eroded holes, like @under a new name warned you of. You could be lucky, as I was a few years ago and enjoy a massive powder day in blissful ignorance. Or you could get unlucky ...
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Theres only a relatively small area which has the holes but if you're with soneone who knows the area well then there is lots of good off-piste which is there for quite a few days after a dump if you know where to go.
So get a guide is the answer.
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