Ski · Snowboard
Freeride
Off-piste: the essence of our sport.
The lifts take you up, then we leave the piste for open faces, couloirs and trees. Your instructor picks the lines to suit the snow, the weather and the group, and teaches you to read the slope. Outings run right after snowfall, once we've assessed the conditions.
Formats and price · Freeride
| 4h30 | From first lift to lunchtime |
|---|---|
| 7h30 | For those with the experience and fitness for a full day off-piste |
| Duration | 4h30 or a full day of 7h30 |
| Who it’s for | Teens and adults |
| Group | 3 to 5 people |
| Level | Intermediate, Advanced |
| Meeting point | The Jolly magic carpet, at the foot of the Sestriere lifts |
Before you sign up, check your level and our lesson rules. You'll find the other outings on the Experiences page.
What our guests say
5 out of 5 stars
Splendida ed Indimenticabile giornata di Freeride insieme a Clod […] mastodontica conoscenza delle più adrenaliniche "tracce" fuori pista della zona!
Pizzo W.
What to expect
The briefing before you set off
A refresher on using your avalanche kit, then the transceiver checkpoint, to make sure every device is on and working.
Choosing the lines
After every snowfall we're first out there, so we know where to find the right lines for the conditions.
Reading the slope
As well as coaching your technique, your instructor talks you through the slope so you learn to read it yourself.
A small group
Up to 5 people: same level, same passion. You can join on your own too: you'll find good company in the group.
Outings follow the snow
Freeride isn't planned in advance: we announce outings during the season, right after snowfall, sometimes with just a few hours' notice. Dates go up on Bee Bee Board; if you want to hear straight away, we'll message you on WhatsApp.
Opens a WhatsApp chat with a ready-written message: you send it.
Off-piste kit
If you don't have the kit, we'll tell you where to hire it.
Avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe
Required: bring your own.
Avalanche airbag pack
Recommended.
Powder skis or board
Recommended.
Booking
Level
Groups are split into intermediate and advanced.
Limited places
Groups have a fixed number of places: book early.
Early-bird rate
Freeride has its own: it's set when each outing is announced, depending on how much notice there is.
Dates
Outings are announced during the season, right after snowfall, and dates go up on Bee Bee Board. If you want to hear straight away, we'll message you on WhatsApp.
Good to know
Your level. If you're not sure whether you're intermediate or advanced, check the Ski & snowboard levels page.
Off-piste. Off-piste outings take place outside the ski area, on ungroomed terrain that's hard for rescue services to reach. Carrying avalanche rescue kit (shovel, transceiver and probe) is required by law.
All this season's prices are on the Prices page; cancellations, minimum group size and the other conditions are in our Terms & conditions.
Where to find the dates. You can see and book the available dates on Bee Bee Board: the website doesn't have a calendar.
What’s not included
- Your lift pass
- Insurance: third-party liability insurance is required by law, and you can buy it with your lift pass
- Avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe: if you don't have them, we'll tell you where to hire them
What to bring
- Water and a snack
- Several light layers you can easily take off
How to book
The button opens Bee Bee Board, the system we use for bookings.
Meeting point
The Jolly magic carpet, at the foot of the Sestriere lifts
Any other questions?
What you need for this service is above, in “Good to know” and “What to bring”. For anything else there are the frequently asked questions, and the office is happy to help.
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