VALAIS HAUTE ROUTE SKITOUR
Duration: 6 Days
Country/Region: France, Switzerland, Chamonix to Zermatt
Price: 1’590 CHF p.P.
Participants: 4-8
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The Valais Haute Route: this ski traverse from Chamonix to Zermatt is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating alpine adventures that attracts ski tourers worldwide. This legendary route not only connects the two prestigious Alpine towns of Chamonix and Zermatt, but also leads through breathtaking landscapes, majestic glaciers, hidden passes and to some of the most imposing peaks of the Valais Alps.
Requirements:
Skiing technique
Good on all types of snow
Kick turns
Experienced, without falling
Alpine technique
Solid touring experience
Ascents of up to 1500hm/day
Use of ice axe and crampons
First experiences
The ski touring classic par excellence: the Valais Haute Route
The Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt is undoubtedly the “queen of ski touring” and is one of the most prestigious ski tours in the world that experienced ski mountaineers should definitely undertake once. This guided ski tour stretches over six stages and leads from the renowned mountaineering center of Chamonix through a breathtaking landscape of wild, endless glaciers and high alpine passes. Along the way, participants also master challenging abseils and experience an unforgettable alpine adventure in the heart of the Alps.
During this unique journey, ski tourers are accompanied by the majestic summit giants Mont Blanc, Matterhorn and Monte Rosa. These imposing mountains are constant companions on every stage of the Haute Route and give the tour an incomparable backdrop. The ski tour offers not only sporting challenges, but also the opportunity to experience the beauty and majesty of the Alps in their purest form. It is an unforgettable adventure that has no equals in the ski touring world. Ski tourers who want to undertake this adventure should be strong and experienced, because the tour is anything but easy and requires quite some stamina. Nevertheless, every ascent rewards with sensational views and descents in the best powder snow!
Haute Route Skitour
The perfect offer if you want to experience this world famous skitour alpine crossing in the alps. Ready for some action?
Your benefits with Exped Tribe:
Local and multilingual mountain guide
Support member
who will document the trip with professional recordings and look after your well-being. You will receive drone videos, photos and much more as a souvenir of your adventure.
Small groups
of max. 8 participants. Increased flexibility, familiar atmosphere and harmonious get-together. We do our best to ensure that all participants have an incredible adventure! We conduct expectation phone calls and pool participants who have similar expectations and abilities. We are happy to accept special requests!
Vegetarian friendly
We offer Alpine gourmet cuisine, completely without meat/fish!
Co2 compensation
Planting of several trees per participant. You will receive a certificate of your trees and will be able to follow their growth.
Rental materials
Cost-effective rental materials such as skitour sets, avalanche airbags and much more are available.
Planned itinerary of the guided Haute Route
Day 1
Our tour starts in Argentière, France. After distributing our glacier equipment, we first go by cable car to the Croix de Lognan, located at 2000m. From there we continue our ski tour across the Argentière glacier. After a short counter ascent, we finally reach our destination for the day, the Argentière hut, located at 2.760 m above sea level. Here we will spend our first night.
Day 2
Early in the morning we start our ascent to the Col du Chardonnet, at 3.221 meters. The next highlight of our Haute Route is the impressive abseil through the Col, which is about 80 meters long. After this exciting passage, we finally stand on the Saleina glacier and strap on our skis. Our route leads us over the “Fenetre de Saleina” past the Trient hut and on to the “Col des Ecandies”. The vast Val d’Arpette now stretches out before us, which we ski down to Champex with numerous turns. By cab to Le Châble, ascent to the Cabane du Mont Fort at 2.459 m.
Day 3
Our destination for today is Cabane de Valsorey, located at an altitude of 3.030m. We continue our route skiing downhill before climbing up again towards Mont Velan. After an extended climb, we finally turn left to the small hut where we will spend the night tonight, called Cabane du Velan.
Day 4
We set off early and dedicate ourselves to the ascent to the Plateau du Couloir, located at 3.650 m above sea level. The further we climb, the steeper the terrain becomes, so we have to put on our crampons and stow the skis safely on the backpack. After a short descent, we reach the Col du Sonadon, at 3.504 meters. The descent that now leads us to Cabane de Chanrion, at 2.462 m, is a true dream for ski tourers! Here we let the day end comfortably at the hut.
Day 5
We climb gently over the Breney glacier and finally reach the summit of the Pigne d’Arolla, which rises to 3.796 meters. The breathtaking view from up here of the surrounding glaciers and mountain peaks is undoubtedly one of the most impressive experiences to be enjoyed on the Haute Route. After our descent from Pigne d’Arolla, we tackle the approximately 600 meters of altitude gain to reach Cabane des Vignettes, located at 3.158 meters above sea level. This hut is undoubtedly considered one of the most beautiful and picturesque in the entire Alps and will be our “home” today.
Day 6
The last stage of the Haute Route takes us over the Collon Glacier to the Col de l’Évêque, at 3.395m. From here we enjoy a magnificent descent in wide sweeps down to 2.900 m and then make our way opposite to the Col du Mont Brulé. Crossing the Tsa de Tsan glacier, we reach the Col de Valpelline and climb up to the Tête Blanche. A breathtaking descent awaits us, taking us past the imposing Dent d’Hérens and the majestic Matterhorn to end in Zermatt. Here, for the first time, it’s time to stop and drink to the success of the Haute Route!
Important information about your multi-day ski tour
Clothing
- Hard shell jacket
- Spare underwear (the warmest you have)
- Warm ski touring pants, warm base layer & sweater
- Soft shell or fleece jacket
- Hat, gloves, balaclava
Miscellaneous
- Sunglasses
- Ski goggles
- Sun and lip lotion
- Drinking bottle and thermos bottle
- Ev. camera and powerbank
- Backpack (30-50l)
Technical equipment
- Helmet
- Ski with ski touring binding
- Telescopic poles
- climbing skins
- crampons
- LVS set (avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe)
- Avalanche airbag, if available
- Light pick
- Crampons
- Climbing harness
For the overnight
- Hut sleeping bag
- Headlamp
- Toiletries (reduced to the minimum)
Services
- Certified IFMGA mountain guide
- Guides expenses
- Hut bookings
- professional photo reportage
- group material
Not included
- Overnight stay in mountain hut with half board (approx. 80CHF/Day)
- Lift tickets and transfers (approx 150CHF/Total)
- Drinks and meals
- All that is not mentioned under “services”
Catering
- Snack (not included, serves to replenish energy levels): This is eaten between breakfast and dinner and taken with you for appropriate days. Dried fruit, chocolate, cheese, wholemeal bread and energy bars are good. Remember not to make your backpack too heavy.
- Half board (included): Out of commitment to animal welfare, we do not offer fish/meat. We do our best to keep the menu as exciting as possible despite logistical challenges. Please notify us in advance of any special dietary needs
Rental material
- Skitour Set: Skis, Ski bindings, Skins, CHF 300.00
- Avalanche airbag, CHF 120.00
- Ice axe, 50.00 CHF
- Crampons, 50.00 CHF
- Helmet, CHF 30.00
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