Backcountry73 resort list
Val d’Isère
The heart of everything
One of the world’s best off-piste destinations and the home base for our adventures. Discover the classics of Val d’Isère: the Cugnai Valley, Tour du Charvet, Grand Vallon, Vallon de la Sache and many more. Skiing off the back of the Pissaillas glacier with a helicopter return from Bonneval is the ultimate way to finish a day in style.
Tignes
Big mountain lines and glacier access
Tignes opens the door to a huge variety of high-altitude terrain and direct glacier access. From steep couloirs to long powder runs, it’s a true freerider’s paradise with endless link-ups into Val d’Isère and beyond.
Sainte Foy
The hidden gem
A chilled vibe, fresh tracks, and a backcountry skier’s dream. Sainte Foy is all about touring and finding untouched lines, with La Foglietta standing tall as possibly the best ski descent in the Tarentaise Valley.
La Rosière
Cross-border adventures
Perfect for day trips with lunch in Italy. Explore wide open bowls and secret valleys before dropping over the border to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine in La Thuile, then return with legs full of powder and bellies full of pasta.
Villaroger and Les Arcs
Valley-wide exploration
From the tree runs of Villaroger to the vast terrain of Les Arcs, this area offers huge flexibility. Ski touring here lets us escape the crowds and carve fresh lines while exploring the full depth of the Tarentaise valley.
Chamonix
The legendary capital of alpinism
Steep, deep, and iconic. From the Vallée Blanche to technical descents off the Aiguille du Midi, Chamonix is a rite of passage for any off-piste skier. Here, every run feels like a high mountain adventure. .
La Grave
Untamed and uncompromising
The freeride mecca. With no pistes, no nonsense, and a single iconic téléphérique, La Grave is pure big-mountain skiing in its rawest form. Long verticals, serious terrain, and a must for seasoned adventurers.
Engelberg
The big vertical drop
Known as the “Big E,” Engelberg delivers huge descents, deep snow, and a unique mix of alpine and glacier skiing. Classic runs like the Laub will test your legs and leave you wanting more.
Andermatt
Powder capital of Switzerland
With incredible snow records and lift-accessed freeride terrain, Andermatt has earned its reputation as one of Europe’s best off-piste hubs. Wide open faces, steep couloirs, and big storm cycles make it a powder hunter’s dream.
Narvik
The big vertical drop
Where the mountains meet the fjords. In Narvik, you can ski powder runs that drop all the way to sea level while gazing out over the Arctic Ocean. Long daylight hours and wild terrain make this a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
Riksgränsen
Midnight sun and Arctic adventures
On the Swedish-Norwegian border, Riksgränsen is legendary for its spring skiing, midnight sun descents, and unique atmosphere. Ski touring and heli options abound in this remote and spectacular location.
Zermatt
Under the iconic Matterhorn
Zermatt loves to be explored - touring at 3800m from the Glacier Paradise lift to endless heli skiing and Heli assisted touring you can access remote and hidden powder stashes right in the middle of the European Alps.
Champoluc, Gressoney, Alagna
A free-riders’ paradise straight from the lifts
These three Italian resorts are a free-riders paradise right off the lifts... with great coffee and food along the way. Offering a more chilled environment for shorter touring yet still accessing 4000m peaks of Monta Rosa and the highest mountain refuge in the Alps sitting at 4554m.