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An unforgettable adventure through the pristine snows of Japan
Are you ready for an unparalleled freeride and ski touring experience? Get ready to carve through Japan's powder snow on a 16-day journey that will take you to two of its most iconic destinations: the island of Hokkaido, with its small but snow-rich mountains, and Hakuba, located on the island of Honshu, where the mountains reach altitudes of 3,000 meters.
Hokkaido: the mecca of fresh snow
Your journey begins in Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, renowned for its heavy snowfall and the exceptional quality of its powder. Spend six days exploring the area's best ski resorts, such as Niseko, Furano, and Rusutsu, and classic ski tours like Mount Yotei and Mount Tokachi, where you can enjoy breathtaking descents through snowy forests and pristine slopes.
Hakuba: a ski touring paradise
The second stage of the trip takes you to Hakuba, located on the island of Honshu. Here, immersed in the Japanese Alps, you'll have six days for ski touring, conquering untouched peaks and enjoying spectacular views. A variety of itineraries suitable for all experience levels, always accompanied by expert guides who will ensure your safety and fun.
This proposal include the accompaniment of
Paolo Pernigotti
UIAGM Guide
He lives in Vernante but spends most of his time skiing and climbing. After gaining experience in heliskiing, Paolo divides his winter between chasing powder across the Alps and leading ski mountaineering and freeride trips worldwide. In spring, he focuses mainly on ski mountaineering on the 4,000-meter peaks, while in summer he takes on the high mountains (Mont Blanc, Monte Rosa, Gran Paradiso, etc.), climbing, and canyoning. Autumn is dedicated to discovering new spots for skiing and climbing to always offer new adventures. Since 2015, he has been collaborating with Salomon as an Ambassador.
Contact meTravel program
DAYS 1 & 2: Meet at Sapporo Chitose Airport. Pick up vehicles and transfer to accommodation in Furano.
DAY 3: Wake up, breakfast, and a day of freeriding (lifts + skins) in the Furano ski area. Return to accommodation, dinner at your leisure, and overnight stay.
DAY 4: Ski touring ascent of Mount Asahidake. Return to accommodation, dinner at your leisure, and overnight stay.
DAY 5: Ski touring ascent of Mount Tokachi. Thermal bath in the Onsen located at the tour parking lot. In the afternoon, transfer to Niseko (approx. 4 hours). Dinner at your leisure and overnight stay in selected accommodation.
DAY 6: Early morning wake-up, breakfast, and a day of freeriding (lifts + skins) in the Niseko ski area. Return to accommodation, dinner at your leisure, and overnight stay.
DAY 7: Early morning wake-up, breakfast, and ski touring ascent of Mount Yotei. Return to accommodation, dinner at your leisure, and overnight stay.
DAY 8: Early morning wake-up, breakfast, and a day of freeriding (lifts + skins) in the Rusutsu ski area. Return to accommodation, dinner at your leisure, and overnight stay.
DAY 9: Early morning wake-up, transfer to Sapporo, return the vans, and take a domestic flight to Hakuba. Pick up new vans and transfer to accommodation, dinner at your leisure, and overnight stay.
DAY 10: Wake up, breakfast, and a day of freeriding (lifts + skins) in the Hakuba 47 ski area. Return to hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.
DAY 11: Early morning wake-up, breakfast, and ski touring ascent of Mount Azumaya. Return to hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.
DAY 12: Wake up, breakfast, and a day of freeriding (lifts + skins) in the Shiga Kogen ski area. Return to hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.
DAY 13: Wake up, breakfast, and ski touring ascent of Mount Shirouma. Return to hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.
DAY 14: Wake up, breakfast, and a day of freeriding (lifts + skins) in the Hakuba Cortina ski area. Return to hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.
DAY 15: Wake up, breakfast, and ski touring ascent of Mount Funatoshi No Atama. Return to hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.
DAY 16: Wake up, breakfast, and transfer to Tokyo. City tour and overnight stay.
Day 17: Transfer to the airport and return to Italy
Is it for me?
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Freeride/ski touring
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Gastronomy
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LEGEND: based on our personal experience, the evaluations give a subjective, measured and highly reliable value of the elements that make up the travel experience.
Other informations
Departure and return
Sapporo/Tokyo
Duration
17 days / 16 nights
Guaranteed departure
Minimum 5 partecipants
Documents
Passport valid for 6 months
The participation fee includes
- 15 nights in self-catering accommodation
- Car rental with zero-deductible insurance
- Domestic flight
- Presence, assistance, and guidance of a UIAGM mountain guide with daily trips as per the program.
Price per person
from € 4760
Deposit of € 1190
Payment Methods and Cancellation PolicyDeparture
- 6 - 22 February 2027 Proceed with registration
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