This French Alps off-piste snowboarding holiday in France is ideal for those who want to explore the mountain's natural terrains.
French Alps Off Piste Snowboarding Holiday in France.
If you like to venture past the piste markers to escape the crowds and in search of the best conditions then check out UCPA off piste snowboard courses. UCPA has a huge range of courses for all abilities, from advanced level courses for those relatively new to off piste to expert level high moutain and splitboarding courses. The more advanced levels are led by qualified mountain guides that will push your limits with some of the best descents in the area. Check out our separate splitboarding page for more information.
What is off piste snowboarding?
Off piste snowboarding simply means boarding outside of the pisted area. This can range from boarding alongside the edge of the piste for a short while, or going far away into complicated terrain. The level of risk when off piste is amplified by new dangers that are controlled for you when in resorts.
Snowboarding off piste is always dangerous to those who do not know what to look out for. And even those who do, risks can only be mitigated, not removed completely.
As well as refreshing avalanche safety and offering helpful tips for improving your technique, the UCPA guide’s local knowledge comes with the advantage of knowing where to find the best conditions and descents. So as well as being safer while in the mountains you will also get to experience the very best the area has to offer.
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This snowboarding holiday in the French Alps includes accommodation and an off piste snowboarding course, all in a friendly & social atmosphere in France.
You need to be able to adapt to varying terrain when snowboarding off piste, which is less common on piste. As you build up your experience you can often determine what technique you need for a certain terrain and anticipate any changes.
For these courses you will be supplied with full equipment consisting of boots and snowboard.
A higher level of fitness is required for the off piste courses in comparison to other courses on offer.
When to go
It is possible to do off piste courses with us throughout the whole season. Typically they start from late December and run until late April. The snow varies in quality and style, as does the weather.
Where to go
We currently offer off piste courses and trips in Chamonix, Argentiere, La Plagne, Flaine, Serre Chevalier, Val d’Isere, Tignes, Les Arcs, Les Contamines, Val Thorens and Les Deux Alpes