Val d'Isere - Tignes - Sainte Foy Ski Guide Services


 

Backcountry73 is a specialist off-piste guiding team based in Val d’Isère, Tignes and Sainte Foy, delivering high-end, fully tailored backcountry ski experiences across the Tarentaise Valley. Led by BASI Level 4 instructors and IFMGA mountain guides, their focus is 100% off-piste:  steep couloirs, deep powder, technical terrain and the hidden zones that define this region.

With decades of local knowledge and a strict safety-first approach, Backcountry73 builds each ski day around conditions, objectives and group ability. From lift-access classics in Val d’Isère to big-mountain lines in Tignes and the touring-driven terrain of Sainte Foy, every descent is chosen with intent: the best snow, the safest route and the most rewarding experience.

This is not generalist guiding. This is premium, personalised off-piste skiing for skiers who want to explore the Tarentaise properly with professionals who know where to go and when to go.

Expert Validation

Backcountry73’s team includes BASI Level 4 ISTD instructors with the French Carte Professionnelle and IFMGA mountain guides, combining technical coaching with deep mountain experience. Their expertise spans lift-access freeride terrain, steep technical lines, ski touring objectives and complex Tarentaise backcountry zones.

Trip Objectives

Hiring a guide in Val d’Isère, Tignes or Sainte Foy is the most effective way to unlock the terrain featured in our resort guide. Backcountry73 is uniquely positioned for:

  • Val d’Isère Classics: Cugnai, Tour du Charvet, Grand Vallon, Vallon de la Sache.
  • Tignes Big-Mountain Terrain: Steep couloirs, glacier-access routes and long powder descents.
  • Sainte Foy Touring: La Foglietta and the hidden backcountry zones that define the valley.
  • Heli-Assisted Skiing: Select descents in Val d’Isère and Bonneval-sur-Arc offer heli returns or heli-access options for bigger objectives and extended vertical.
  • Bespoke Adventure Trips: Custom-built off-piste itineraries across the Tarentaise and beyond, including multi-day touring, remote zones, and tailored objectives based on conditions and group ability.
  • Tarentaise Link-Ups: Multi-resort objectives connecting Val d’Isère, Tignes, Sainte Foy and beyond.
  • Technical Coaching: Off-piste skill development integrated directly into guided days.

Even for expert skiers, the Tarentaise backcountry demands professional guidance. Be smart, hire an accredited off-piste guide.

Book Your Adventure:

Backcountry73
Rich Jones - Founder
Contact Backcountry73
+33 6 42 86 02 91