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Norrøna X Gore-Tex Freeride Festival - 2027

Our spectacular 3-day freeride festival in the heart of the French Alps

Norrøna X Gore-Tex Freeride Festival - 2027

Our spectacular 3-day freeride festival in the heart of the French Alps

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We’re once again hosting our own Freeride festival together with Gore-Tex, 18th-21st of March, 2027

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Join us in Chamonix for three days of skiing, mountain adventures and good times on and off the slopes. Together with Norrøna ambassadors, local guides and fellow ski and snowboard enthusiasts, we’ll explore the surrounding mountains, discover new terrain and make the most of everything Chamonix has to offer. 

Highlights

  • 3 days of freeriding, ski touring, and avalanche clinics with Norrøna ambassadors and local guides
  • The opportunity to ski down the Vallée Blanche from Aiguille du Midi
  • Testing of Norrøna and Gore-Tex products
  • Goodie bags
  • Inspiring presentations with Norrøna ambassadors
  • Tech talks with the best tips and tricks to master your craft
  • Après-ski and dinner at Moö bar in downtown Chamonix
  • Social dinners
  • Spa and outdoor pool

Ambassador Team:

  • Chris Davenport
  • Amie Engebretson
  • Emil Leenderts
  • Asbjørn Eggebø Næss
  • Benjamin Forthun
  • Zian Perrot
  • Johanna Stålnecke
  • Gaspard Buraud
  • Philippe Batoux
  • Minna Riihimaki

  • Season Guiding, Benjamin Verrier og lokale guider.

We offer various packages 

  • All included Thursday - Sunday
    • Hotel Chamonix, all clinics, all meals, goodie bag, product testing and evening programs.
    • Shared room: 18,500 NOK
    • Single room: 24,400 NOK
  • Local package Thursday - Sunday 9,300 NOK 
    • All clinics, all meals, goodie bag, product testing and evening programs.
    • No hotel or ski pass 

Throughout the long weekend, you’ll have the chance to test Norrøna products, enjoy inspiring presentations, and attend tech talks from our ambassadors. After a full day of skiing, relax at the local après-ski bar, Moö, in downtown Chamonix, enjoy a delicious dinner, and unwind in the outdoor swimming pool and spa at the hotel.

This festival is located in Chamonix, in the heart of the French Alps. Chamonix is a vibrant town known for its world-class skiing and mountaineering. With vast, snow-capped mountains towering over the town, the scenery is among the most spectacular in the French Alps. If you’re in the area, stop by our Norrøna Partner Store for quality gear and insider tips on the best spots in town.

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Day by day

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Day 1:Arrival

Arrive in Chamonix at our hotel, Les Aiglons Chamonix. We will meet in the afternoon at about 6pm, to go over the program for the following days. You will meet the Norrøna ambassadors and guides, and we will serve refreshments and snacks before we enjoy dinner together.

Arrive in Chamonix at our hotel, Les Aiglons Chamonix. We will meet in the afternoon at about 6pm, to go over the program for the following days. You will meet the Norrøna ambassadors and guides, and we will serve refreshments and snacks before we enjoy dinner together.

Participants ski touring. Photo: Morgan Bodet
Steep skiing clinic. Photo: Morgan Bodet

Day 2:First day of skiing

Get ready for an unforgettable first day on the slopes of Chamonix! Join Amie and Johanna for a girls-only clinic, take on steep terrain with Chris Davenport, or choose from a range of skiing experiences suited to your interests. At midday, we’ll take a break to enjoy French pop-up lunches on the slopes and connect with the other groups. After a full day on the mountain, the afternoon is yours to explore Chamonix, unwind at the spa or head out for après-ski. We’ll then come together for a shared presentation and dinner.

Get ready for an unforgettable first day on the slopes of Chamonix! Join Amie and Johanna for a girls-only clinic, take on steep terrain with Chris Davenport, or choose from a range of skiing experiences suited to your interests. At midday, we’ll take a break to enjoy French pop-up lunches on the slopes and connect with the other groups. After a full day on the mountain, the afternoon is yours to explore Chamonix, unwind at the spa or head out for après-ski. We’ll then come together for a shared presentation and dinner.

Freestyle clinic. Photo: Morgan Bodet
A DJ under a sign

Day 3:Full day of skiing and apres ski

Another day of skiing in Chamonix awaits! Explore the stunning Vallée Blanche with Zian Perrot, check out our freestyle clinic with Benjamin Forthun, and learn some new tricks, or join Minna and Philippe for a steep skiing clinic. With a range of clinics and mountain adventures to choose from, there’s something for every interest and ability level. We’ll take a break for lunch in the mountains before wrapping up the day with après-ski at MOO Bar and dinner together.

Another day of skiing in Chamonix awaits! Explore the stunning Vallée Blanche with Zian Perrot, check out our freestyle clinic with Benjamin Forthun, and learn some new tricks, or join Minna and Philippe for a steep skiing clinic. With a range of clinics and mountain adventures to choose from, there’s something for every interest and ability level. We’ll take a break for lunch in the mountains before wrapping up the day with après-ski at MOO Bar and dinner together.

Avalanche clinic, Photo: Morgan Bodet

Day 4:Half day of skiing before departure

Make the most of your final day in Chamonix! Head out with Gaspard and Emil to discover hidden lines, join Asbjørn and the experienced guides from Season Guiding to build your avalanche awareness, or enjoy one last day on the mountain with a clinic that suits your interests and ability level. With dedicated ski shuttles for each group, we’ll make the most of the conditions before returning to the hotel around 13:00–14:00 for lunch and departure.

Make the most of your final day in Chamonix! Head out with Gaspard and Emil to discover hidden lines, join Asbjørn and the experienced guides from Season Guiding to build your avalanche awareness, or enjoy one last day on the mountain with a clinic that suits your interests and ability level. With dedicated ski shuttles for each group, we’ll make the most of the conditions before returning to the hotel around 13:00–14:00 for lunch and departure.

Arrive in Chamonix at our hotel, Les Aiglons Chamonix. We will meet in the afternoon at about 6pm, to go over the program for the following days. You will meet the Norrøna ambassadors and guides, and we will serve refreshments and snacks before we enjoy dinner together.

Get ready for an unforgettable first day on the slopes of Chamonix! Join Amie and Johanna for a girls-only clinic, take on steep terrain with Chris Davenport, or choose from a range of skiing experiences suited to your interests. At midday, we’ll take a break to enjoy French pop-up lunches on the slopes and connect with the other groups. After a full day on the mountain, the afternoon is yours to explore Chamonix, unwind at the spa or head out for après-ski. We’ll then come together for a shared presentation and dinner.

Another day of skiing in Chamonix awaits! Explore the stunning Vallée Blanche with Zian Perrot, check out our freestyle clinic with Benjamin Forthun, and learn some new tricks, or join Minna and Philippe for a steep skiing clinic. With a range of clinics and mountain adventures to choose from, there’s something for every interest and ability level. We’ll take a break for lunch in the mountains before wrapping up the day with après-ski at MOO Bar and dinner together.

Make the most of your final day in Chamonix! Head out with Gaspard and Emil to discover hidden lines, join Asbjørn and the experienced guides from Season Guiding to build your avalanche awareness, or enjoy one last day on the mountain with a clinic that suits your interests and ability level. With dedicated ski shuttles for each group, we’ll make the most of the conditions before returning to the hotel around 13:00–14:00 for lunch and departure.

What's included in the price

Included

3-nights at the hotel: Le Refuge Des Aiglons.

Double room with two beds. Write the name of who you are traveling with. If you are traveling alone, we will team you up with someone of the same gender.

Single rooms can be booked at an additional cost.

Breakfast, lunch, après-ski, and dinner. Some drinks are included in the price.

Vallée Blanche included

With Norrøna ambassadors and local guides

The opportunity to test Norrøna and Gore-Tex products.

At a given time. 

Not included

Terms and Conditions 

We reserve the right to change prices. The day by day program is indicative and changes may occur. We also refer to our general travel conditions.

Travel Insurance 

On all our trips, we require you to have full health and accident insurance which will also cover any transport home. read more about travel insurance.

Highlights

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Participants walking down from Aguille du Midi
Chris Davenport smiling to the camera in Chamonix
Girls smiling in the ski slopes. Photo: Morgan Bodet
People enjoying après-ski at MOO Bar.
A guy speaking on a stage
An outdoors pool with snow around

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Safety & Grading

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For departures with Norrøna Adventure guides:

  • 24-hour emergency response
  • Guides trained in first aid in the field
  • Basic first aid equipment available
  • Cooperation with Turlegen.no for medical advice

 

Physical level

3/6 Physical

Some segments of the journey may prove challenging. It's essential to possess a solid level of fitness prior to departure. Persistence will be required in reaching the trip's goal.

Comfort level

3/6 Comfort

Simple accommodations, such as cabins or guesthouses, often with multi-bed rooms. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with a shared bathroom.

Risk level

3/6 Risk

Activities/trips with some risk. Certain incidents may occur, and they may be of such a nature that they may require professional help.

Clinics

Registration for clinics will be sent out closer to the festival date. You can participate in various clinics each day.

  • Vallee blanche
  • Girls only clinic
  • Lift-based freeride avalanche awareness
  • Steep skiing clinic
  • Ski touring clinic
  • Resort exploration clinic
  • Lift-based backcountry freestyle

Vallée Blanche

  • Explore one of the world's most beautiful and longest off-piste routes, with a focus on glacier safety and efficient skiing technique.
  • Level: Intermediate

Girls Only Clinic

  • Build confidence, improve your technique and explore legendary off-piste terrain, led by our female Norrøna ambassadors
  • Level: Intermediate

Lift-based freeride avalanche awareness

  • Combine lift-accessed freeriding with basic avalanche training. Learn about risk management, terrain and snow conditions, and practise companion rescue and first aid in avalanche situations.
  • Level: Intermediate

Steep Skiing Clinic

  • For experienced skiers looking to push their limits in exposed and technical terrain.
  • Learn essential techniques such as rappelling into lines, building and assessing anchors, rope handling and the proper use of an ice axe.
  • Level: Intermediate

Ski Touring Clinic

  • Learn essential techniques for efficient ascents, safe route planning and sound decision-making in the mountains.
  • Level: Intermediate

Resort exploration clinic

  • Focus on freeriding and exploring the resort, with access to hidden lines, secret spots and terrain known only to local experts.
  • Level: Intermediate

Lift-based backcountry freestyle

  • Combine off-piste exploration with freestyle skiing, using natural features to develop your skills and creativity.
  • Level: Intermediate

Accommodation and Transport

We offer double rooms with two separate beds. Please provide the name of your travel companion on the booking form. If you are traveling alone, we will ensure you share a room with someone of the same gender.

Single rooms can be booked for an additional cost.

We will be staying at the newly renovated Hotel Les Aiglons Chamonix a 4-star hotel located in the center of Chamonix. It’s spacious, inviting, and designed to be a home away from home for sports enthusiasts, food lovers, families, and business travelers. This is an ideal, cozy, modern, lively, and convenient mountain lodge with a cheerful and trendy atmosphere.

Relax in the spacious lounge, enjoy a signature cocktail at the bar, unwind in the sauna and outdoor swimming pool, or savor a traditional local lunch at the restaurant—all while keeping the majestic mountains in sight.

Transport

The closest airport to Chamonix is Geneva. A shuttle from Geneva to Chamonix is arranged for Thursday, 18 March, departing at 13:00. On Sunday, 21 March, two shuttles will run from the hotel to Geneva Airport departing at 14:00 and 15:30. 

After registering, you will receive further information and have the option to reserve a seat on the shuttle.

Transport from the hotel to the activities will be organized and is included in the price.

Norrøna ambassadors 

Several of Norrøna's freeride ambassadors will participate in the festival, and you can sign up for various clinics with them.

Our local guides are well-known in Chamonix and are both skiers and snowboarders.

Ambassador team:

  • Chris Davenport
  • Amie Engebretson
  • Emil Leenderts
  • Asbjørn Eggebø Næss
  • Benjamin Forthun
  • Zian Perrot
  • Johanna Stålnecke
  • Gaspard Buraud
  • Philippe Batoux
  • Minna Riihimaki

  • Season Guiding, Benjamin Verrier og lokale guider.

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Equipment list

This list is intended as a guideline, so that we have what we need regardless of the weather we get on the trip. Remember that you can also get used outdoor equipment that works perfectly. Get in touch if you have any questions. TIP: We recommend that you have the most important equipment in your hand luggage, for example hiking boots and gore-tex jacket/trousers.

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Clothing

2 sets of top and bottom. Not too thick, instead use multiple layers.

High enough to reach above the boot shaft is reccommended.

We recommend thin wool.

Wool or synthetic.

Fleece or wool. 

Down or synthetic insulation.

Gore-Tex or similar. Must have a decent hood, and hold out wind and rain. Should have space for midlayers underneath. Ventilation under the arms is recommended. 

Gore-Tex or similar. Must hold out wind and rain. Ventilation zippers along the legs is recommended.

For evenings and leasure days.

Warm hat for cold days.

Thick, wool.

Warm ski mittens/gloves.

Equipment

Needs to have space for everything you want to bring on the hikes.

Tooth brush, tooth paste, small towel, ear plugs, wet wipes, biodegradable soap, etc.

For protection against cold wind and snow.

Split board, ski touring or telemark skis. Poles with large/powder baskets. Check that your boots fits the bindings.

With new batteries.

Small, light and in aluminum (not plastic).

We recommend a small and light alpine harness. For example Petzl Altitude or Tour or Black Diamond Colouir.

Recommended

Clothing
Footwear

Lightweight and low volume footwear for indoor use. Slippers or similar. 

Equipment

Nuts, chocolate, energy bars, etc.

It will be possible to rent equipment such as: ski/snowboard equipment, avalanche equipment, ice axes and crampons in Chamonix.

If you want tips on where to rent equipment, contact us: [email protected]

Equipment needed for the specific clinics will be sent out. 

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