The Programme
Splitboard Chablais 3 or 4 day sessions. The first day is spent close to the resort to help you get used to the equipment and warm up. This session will likely require the purchase of a day pass for the local area. Over the next 2 days we travel to a local zone where the conditions are looking best returning to resort each day, on the late afternoon.
Fitness & Ability
For a 3-day trip with no huts, your fitness level means that you are good to hike slowly for between 3 to 4 hours a day on the splitboards with enough energy left to safely manage a descent of approx 1000m. Previous splitboard experience is not necessary.
For the 3-day trip with 1 hut night then our daily ascents will be between 1000m – 1200m , most likely at higher altitudes. Expect to tour for between 4-5 hours per day.
On a 4-day session with 2 hut nights we will expect you to be able to make around 1200m + of ascent per day on the splits on some possibly technical terrain. We’ll spend approx 5+ hours per day touring.
What’s Included
- 3 or 4 full days of splitboard guiding & technique tuition with Quentin Keller or Polo Verdier
- Use of a splitboard if required + safety equipment
- Transport to wherever we decide to ride on the session
What’s Not Included
- Accommodation on those nights of the trip where we’re not using huts. We are able to help you source something suited to your budget.
- Return airport Transfers to Geneva (approx €100)
- Any meals, drinks or snacks
- Any resort lift tickets if required
Why Book?
Our splitboard guides are local, mountain professionals all qualified to teach to the highest standard. They can guide all levels of splitboarder.
Splitboard Chablais 3 day sessions are a great choice for beginners looking to learn about and try splitboarding for the first time.
Improver splitboarders who aren’t ready for a full week at altitude can polish up their touring skills.
Experienced riders can enjoy three days of exploring the bigger terrain in the area.
We also include the use of splitboard and alpinist equipment, if required.
Payment Policy: A deposit of 495€ is required immediately upon booking your session with The Rider Social. The balance of your trip costs are due 6 weeks before the course start date. Failure to meet the payment deadline 6 weeks before the start date will forfeit your place on that session without refund.
Cancellation policy: For cancellations made up to 6 weeks before the course start date, 0% of the ‘deposit’ amount paid will be refunded. For cancellations occurring within 6 weeks of the course start date no refund payments will be made. If cancelling a course within 6 weeks of the course start date, payments made cannot be refunded, carried forward or moved to another course.
Refund policy: The Rider Social is not liable for refunds or compensation due to late arrival, failure to attend or complete a course due to injury or illness, travel restrictions, resort closure, adverse weather conditions, force majeure or any other causes or conditions outside the control of The Rider Social
Covid-19: In the event that you can’t attend your session due to Covid-19 associated travel and holiday disruptions including (but not exclusive to) resort closure, FCO imposed travel restrictions, airline train or ferry travel bans imposed by International or local governments, a total refund of the balance paid, minus the non refundable deposit amount, will be refunded to you (the client).
In the event that you can’t attend your course due to you, (the client) being personally affected by the Covid-19 virus (including illness, inability to travel due to illness or any other personal restrictions affecting your travel) The Rider Social will not be liable to refund any monies (as stated in the refund policy above). It is strongly recommended that you have adequate personal insurance for illness, personal cancellation and personal travel disruption.
Upon booking any advertised session of any duration with The Rider Social you are in agreement of the Payment & Cancellations policies listed above.
We strongly recommend that you have adequate insurance to cover any costs incurred by yourself should you need to cancel
