At 4634m Monte Rosa is the highest mountain in Switzerland and second highest mountain in western Europe. This magnificent mountain is located in the Penine Alps on the border between Italy and Switzerland, where we will climb some of the amazing 4000m peaks of the Monte Rosa massif.
Discover the wild and remote backcountry of the Penine Alps with a fully qualified and experienced Chamex mountain guide. Climb majestic peaks and ski untouched snow. Experience the unique atmosphere of the alpine mountain huts.
On this trip we will climb a number of the 4000m peaks in the Valais; the Monte Rosa, Breithorn, Allalinhorn, Stralhorn and the Alphubel. You will enjoy some amazing off-piste ski descents of up to 1800 vertical meters.
This is an advanced, high-altitude ski touring trip; you will need to be an expert in ski touring and be physically strong and fit. We strongly recommend that you do an acclimatisation tour prior to the trip.
If you are not sure if you have the required level of skiing experience and/or fitness, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are happy to advise you on choosing the right trip for your level.
This trip is recommended for people with experience of ski mountaineering, the ideal preparation is our ski mountaineering course.
If the weather and/or snow conditions are not favourable for this itinerary, we will find the best solution or plan “B” - another tour of the same level, duration and cost. Safety is our priority and your mountain guide will plan the trip accordingly, to make sure that you have the best possible experience of ski touring in the Alps.
1650€
Price is per person; groups of minimum 4 and maximum 6 persons
| Any date on demand | ||
6 days guided ski touring with an UIAGM qualified mountain guide.
5 nights accommodation in mountain huts with breakfast and dinner.
Zermatt lift pass.
Group transport to/from Zermatt.
Ropes, safety equipment, etc will be provided when needed by your guide.
Our team is based at the foot of the Aiguille du Midi cable car and will be happy to help you with any questions you may have before, during or after your trip to Chamonix.
The price does not include skis/snowboards, boots or clothing. If you do not have your own we can help you organise rental, please ask us for details.
We strongly recommend that you take our Search and Rescue mountain insurance - we can organise this for you on request.
The price does not include lunch or snacks. You can bring your own food and we can stop for a picnic, or there may be the option to buy lunch at a mountain hut. Please make sure that you are carrying sufficient water and snacks as we will be in the mountains for a number of hours.
The price does not include flights, airport transfers or any other travel to/from Chamonix. However, we can organise airport transfers for you on request, please contact us for details.
Accommodation in Chamonix is not included in the price but we would be happy to advise or organise it on request.
We will start early in the morning to take a lift up to the Klein Matterhorn. From there, there is only 350 vertical meters to the summit of the Breithorn (4146m).
Then we descend via Breithornpass to the Refufe des Guides d’Ayas for the night.
Ascent: 350m
Descent 800m
We will start by climbing up part of yesterday’s descent to head towards the Col du Schwarztor (3 731m).
The hike will be rewarded by a magnificent descend down to the Monte Rose hut, where we stay for the night.
Ascent: 600m
Descent 1000m
Big day! An early start for a long and steady hike up to Dufourspitze better known as Monte Rosa (4 618m).
Your effort will be rewarded by the amazing view of the wild and beautiful landscape. You will also enjoy the long descent back to the Monte Rose hut.
Ascent / Descent 1800m
A nice hike up towards the Adlerpass (3789 m).
If there is spare time and energy, we can climb the Strahlhorn (4190 m) before we start the descent to the famous Britannia hut for the night.
Ascent 1150m
Descent 800m
An early start to hike up to the Hohlaubglescher from where we climb the Allalinhorn (4 027 m). We have views of the whole trip from here.
The night will be spent on the top of the Saas lift station.
Ascent 1000m
Descent 2300m
Today we will climb the Alphubel (4 206 m) before we descend via some amazing and open valleys down to Tash.
Warm hat
Thermal underwear
Fleece or woollen layers
Light puffer jacket
Windproof and waterproof jacket
Windproof and waterproof trousers
Warm gloves
Thin gloves
Sun hat
Ice Axe
Harness
Ski goggles
Screwgate carabiner
60 - 120 cm tape sling
Ski / splitboard skins
35 - 45 litres rucksack with attachment loops for skis or snowboard
Crampons
Ski touring skis
Ski touring boots
Ski / splitboard crampons
Avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe
Sunglasses
Water bottle (1 litre minimum)
Sun cream high protection (for lips and face)
Headlamp with fresh batteries
Sleeping bag liner
