Haute Route Ski

THE classic Chamonix to Zermatt ski tour

Early morning start from the Dix refuge We allow seven days for our guided Haute Route ski trip. This allows for a warm up day with your guide, and plenty of slack in the schedule should bad weather intervene. This also makes for a much more relaxing and enjoyable trip. Our Chamonix - Zermatt Haute Route itinerary follows the now adopted standard route via Verbier. You will be staying in refuges for all six 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 Chamonix Experience 6 day Ski Touring Intro course in order for our mountain guides to assess your ability against the demands of the Haute Route. We would also recommend taking our one-day Avalanche Awareness and Glacier Travel courses to give you a better understanding of the terrain through which you will be travelling on the Haute Route.

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.

Ski Touring, Matterhorn in the background 

  

Trip Details

Duration: 7 Days

2008 Dates:
March 23 - 29
March 30 - 05 April
April 06 - 12
April 13 - 19
April 20 - 26
April 27 - 03 May

Group Size: 3-6Seracs
Ratio: 1:6

Included: Guide fee, avalanche transceiver, 2 nights B&B accommodation on a twin share basis, 6 nights half board mountain refuge accommodation, lifts, transport, group equipment
Not included: Ski equipment, mountain rescue insurance, lunches, harness
Equipment: See Equipment List or contact the office

Price: 1.795€ per person
10% discount for 4-6 pers booking together
For whom: Good off-piste skiers with previous ski touring experience and a good level of fitness. We recommend having done the 6 day Ski Touring Intro Course or have at least similar experience before doing the Haute Route.