Chamonix Mountain Guide

François Peyron, high mountain & ski guide, offers customised guiding & courses.

Archives

François PEYRON

François first became fascinated by mountains on seeing La Meije as a child. He went on to follow his dream of climbing, skiing, living and working in the mountains by qualifying as an IFMGA mountain guide, and he has been guiding in the Alps for more than 15 years. François is passionate about sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm for mountain sports with other people.

Chamonix Mountain Guide

Winter & Spring

with a guide

Vallée Blanche

Vallée Blanche, one of the longest and most famous glacial ski descents in the world. A 23km ride with 2800m of height lost from the Aiguille du midi (3842m) to Chamonix (1050m). The views are spectacular, surrounded by the towering snow covered rock and spires of the Mont Blanc range, and the skiing features everything you could possibly want; powder, slopes of varying degrees and couloirs. All this within a cable car ride from Chamonix! Find out more here …

vallee blanche chamonix

Off-piste ski & snowboard

In search of perfect powder, or after a steep couloir descent, or perhaps just some beautiful skiing away from the crowds?

The Chamonix valley has an abundance of off-piste possibilities. Skiers and snowboarders come here year after year to explore all that is on offer. With a choice of Grand Montet, La Flegere, Brevent and Le Tour, as well as the extensive Vallée Blanche descent the possibilities are limitless. Find out more here …

Glacier hiking

Ski touring

Ski-touring in the Chamonix valley allows you to reach remote slopes, making it is easier to seek out fresh natural snow. It is also a nice way to find some quietness, away from the crowds and pistes. Find out more here …

Ice climbing

From December to March, cold temperatures after rain or snow falls will be at the origin of beautiful icefalls. There is a huge range available in the Chamonix area from single-pitch to long routes of several pitches, some accessible to beginners and some steeper ones. We often climb in the shade, and occasionally in the sun when it’s very cold. Find out more here…

Winter mountaineering

You enjoyed summer climbing, you have discovered icefall ascents, or you simply dream about mountains in winter? Helping you to realise winter projects is our speciality at Chamonix Mountain Guide. From climbing a rock route on the south side to a mixed north face, there are often possibilities of finding appropriate and safe conditions for the team. Please contact us to discuss your ideas.

Snow shoeing

Chamonix ski-touring video, March 2017
Off-piste Skiing video, March 2017
Ski & Snowboard archives, 2016

François Peyron, high mountain & ski guide, offers customised guiding & courses.

Winter & Spring

Vallée Blanche

Off-piste Ski & Snowboard

Ski-touring

Ice Climbing

Winter Mountaineering

Raquettes

Summer & Autumn

Beginner & Intermediate Alpinism

Technical Ascents

Rock Climbing

4000m Collection

Classic 4000’s

Family Adventures

Tarrifs