The Col du Grand Saint Bernard is the dream splitboard destination, situated at 2469m on the Swiss / Italian border and home to one of the most comfortable mountain refuges you will find in the alps! The remote setting is not only stunning, but surrounded by a wealth of summits suitable for splitboarding on both sides of the frontier. Trust us, there is enough snowboard terrain here to last you a season’s stay on the Col!
You will stay at the famous Grand Saint Bernard Hospice, a 10th century monastery, which is still run by monks who offer you a warm welcome. The Hospice, which can only be reached by skis in winter, provides an excellent base from which to ski tour and also offers options for a hut-to-hut splitboard trip.
3 full days of backcountry guiding & 2 nights accommodation
Max 6 (Min 4)
This course is ideal for experienced snowboarders wishing to gain more backcountry skills and visit a unique alpine destination.
Previous off piste experience is essential and splitboarding experience is desirable, although not a necessity. People with no previous splitboard experience may join the course provided they are fit and strong off piste riders.
A good level of aerobic fitness is important as a typical day will involve 3-4 hours + of uphill skinning (around 1000m of height gain). Once at the summit you will also need plenty of energy & strength for long backcountry descents!
Please get in touch if you would like further clarification on the requirements for this course.
The Grand St Bernard Hospice is a unique place to stay, originally founded in 1045 as a place of refuge for travellers crossing the alps. These days, as mountain refuges go, it is extremely comfortable with proper comfy beds and hot showers. The huge building also hosts a fascinating alpine museum and several chapels. The hospice can only be accessed by foot (or ski) in winter, giving it a very remote feel.
2 nights full board refuge accommodation
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Tammy is an incredibly passionate snowboard instructor! Combine this with her technical knowledge and years of experience and there is no doubt you will come away having noticeably progressed your snowboarding and had a flippin a rad day!! This ethos runs throughout MINT Snowboarding.
Signed up as a solo traveler for one of the snowboard camps running in December. Was such a good experience. All the instructors were very skilled and very patient, adapting for every member of the group. Great value and a great way to progress quickly over the week.
Linda
So happy with this weeks lessons. My son had a 2 hour group session every morning 9-11 Monday to Friday. He confidently accompanied his very proud daddy on Friday! Money well spent Thank you MINT! And his instructors Giulia and Anna x
Hollie
3 of us had a freestyle lesson, none of us could fault the service we received. From booking, running up to the lesson and during it was faultless. We will be returning next season, also be requesting Jorge. Thanks again.
Paul
Thank you to MINT and Anna my daughters instructor. She taught Georgia so much in two lessons equating to five hours. Anna was friendly, kind and very encouraging, we couldn’t have asked for more.
I had another awesome week of off piste snowboarding. Done many trips with MINT, I’m never disappointed! Trip well organized, Dave, our guide, is perfect. Many thanks, see you next year! 🙂
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