Haute Route Ski
THE Classic Chamonix to Zermatt ski tour
Chamonix Experience nine day guided Haute Route consist of seven days ski touring which allows for a warm up day with your guide before setting off and plenty of slack in the schedule should bad weather intervene. This also makes for a relaxing and enjoyable trip. Our Chamonix – Zermatt Haute Route itinerary follows the standard route via Verbier. You will be staying in refuges for five nights of the trip, so you will only be carrying food and water required for each day.
Before undertaking the Chamonix – Zermatt Haute Route ski tour, you need to have a good level of fitness in order to sustain seven days of consistent effort. You should have some previous experience of ski touring and backcountry skiing, so that you are familiar with gear and techniques and you should know how to handle all sorts of off-piste snow conditions.
Should you have any doubts about your ability or lack the required previous experience, we recommend that you do Chamonix Experience 8 day Ski Touring course first. We would also recommend taking our one-day Avalanche Awareness and Crevasse Rescue courses to give you a better understanding of the environment through which you will be travelling on the Haute Route.
Chamonix Experience Haute Route is all-inclusive. There are no hidden costs such as taxis, lifts or huts added on to your expenses during the trip. Everything is taken care of by your guide so you can just relax and enjoy this fantastic ski tour. The only thing you should budget for is lunches and drinks on a daily basis. Your guide will make sure there is time to pick up what you need during the trip.
Please do not hesitate to contact our office for advice and information on the requirements and recommendations for the Chamonix – Zermatt Haute Route ski tour.
Trip Details
Duration: 9 Days (Saturday to Sunday)
2011 Dates:
March 26 – 03 April
April 02 – 10
April 09 – 17
April 16 – 24
April 23 – 01 May
Group Size: 3-6
Ratio: 1:6
Included: 7 days ski touring with IFMGA guide, avalanche transceiver, 3 nights B&B accommodation in Chamonix on a twin or triple share basis, 5 nights mountain hut accommodation with dinner and breakfast, all lifts and transport during the tour including transport back to Chamonix from Zermatt at the end of the tour, group equipment
Not included: Ski equipment, mountain rescue insurance, lunches, harness, airport transfers, dinners in Chamonix
Equipment: See Equipment List or contact the office
Price: 1,695€ per person all inclusive
For whom: Good off-piste skiers with previous ski touring experience and a good level of fitness. We recommend having done the 8 day Ski Touring course or have at least similar experience before doing the Haute Route.
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Mont Blanc extension
You can add the 3 day ski Mont Blanc programme as an extension to the Haute Route. Having spent 7 days in the mountains already, you will be acclimatised and well in tune with the mountain environment. We offer a 5% discount if booked at the same time.
