Off-piste Archives

TARENTAISE TOUR, 1 DAY 4 RESORTS

by Marion on March 25, 2019

1 day: 68kms of skiing, 5800m descent, 4 resorts The Tarentaise is an alpine valley in the heart of the Savoie region of France to the south of the Beaufort and Mont Blanc mountain ranges. Within the Tarentaise, you will find a large number of the best known ski resorts in the Alps but also [...] Continue Reading

GIRLPOWDER : NOEMIE’S PROFILE

by Marion on October 20, 2017

In honour of International Women’s Day 2017, we’re celebrating the incredible ski-achievements of Noemie Lemaire, Freeride World Qualifier contestant and Magic Ski Instructor. Read on and be inspired to #BeBoldForChange. We would like to share the incredible story of a young skier who is successfully juggling education, ski teaching, sailing and a super strict ski-training […]

SPRING SKI : FROM SLUSH TO SUNBATHING

by Oxygene on March 20, 2017

It’s spring! In the mountains this means spring snow, ski touring, end of season sales, festivals, concerts and chilling out on sunny terraces. Discover the best of the end of the ski season in the Savoie. Hello spring. Our bi-annual clock-changing ritual is upon us once more and as we prep for changing the clocks […]

SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT

by Oxygene on February 10, 2017

If you haven’t been there, it’s pretty likely you’ll know someone who has. With thousands of people reportedly admitted to in-resort doctor’s surgeries, walk-in clinics and A&Es every season, we’ve enlisted the help of surgeon Simon Moyes and Oxygène ski instructor, Jenny Gardiner, to keep us away from the emergency room and happy on the [...] Continue Reading

A member of our Oxygène family left us…

by Oxygene on February 8, 2015

We are extremely sorry to deliver this sad news today. Adrien, one of our Belle Plagne instructors, who has been with our La Plagne team for 10 years, was sadly taken from us yesterday in an avalanche on the North Face of the Bellecote glacier. Adrien and 2 other members of our Oxygène family went […]

A transceiver training session

by Oxygene on December 30, 2013

Are you going off-piste? Safety is the key to enjoying your off-piste skiing. This not only means having a professional guide and wearing the correct safety equipment, but also knowing how to use it. We offer a one hour transceiver training session which allows you to either learn how to use your transceiver, probe and […]

Holiday hints & tips

by Oxygene on November 26, 2013

Here are a few simple tips to help you enjoy a relaxed and fun holiday with Oxygene… • Contrary to common belief, your ski boot size should correspond to that of your normal shoes. Boots that are too big for you can cause rubbing and can lead to uncomfortable, blistered feet. • Always fix the […]

A Winter Wonderland of Snow!

by Oxygene on April 18, 2012

Another superb video from Giulio our La Plagne Oxygène Instructor/ film maker. This was a very special January after one of the worst storms the Alps had seen in over 50 years…one word ‘ppppppowder’. Interested in off-piste in La Plagne? Let Oxygène take you on an ultimate adventure… Take a private guide or join our famous Steep & […]

To the top of the Becoin in La Plagne

by Oxygene on March 17, 2012

On a Thursday afternoon two of our La Plagne instructors took time out to climb to the top of the Becoin (the big mountain to the right of Les Verdons). This is notorious for being one of the best off-piste places in the resort. Follow Mathieu and Giulio on their journey down… Becoin 15 mars 2012 from giulio.salz […]

GET OFF PISTE WITH OXYGENE

by Oxygene on February 12, 2011

When the conditions are right, we run a range of off piste itineraries from La Plagne and Val d’Isère, including such classic routes as the Tarantaise Tour (starting in Val d’Isère), the Paradiski Tour taking in the Cul de Nant glacier, and the stunning North Face of the Bellecote Glacier – over 2000m of vertical descent, […]