HAUTE-ROUTE Course
Haute Route Tour from Chamonix to Zermatt
The Haute Route was first completed on skis in 1911; it is perhaps the most famous
ski-mountaineering itinerary in the Alps and justifiably so. This is the High Alps
at their best crowned by Mont Blanc in Chamonix and the Matterhorn in Zermatt. In
the company of a UIAGM Mountain Guide, this 9 day trip begins with a warm-up and
preparation in the Chamonix Valley.
The 6 day high level traverse then starts from
Argentiere, and follows what is known as the Verbier route. This is a superb and
coveted ski tour, and by the time you reach Zermatt you will have climbed and skied
through some of the finest mountain scenery in the world.
Outline Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive Chamonix.
Day 2 - Warm up and revision of alpine ski-mountaineering techniques, Grand Montets.
Day 3 - Start of the Haute Route - Argentiere to the Trient Hut.
Day 4 - Trient to Mont Font via the Trient Glacier and Champex.
Day 5 - Mont Fort to Prafleuri Hut over the Col du la Chaux.
Day 6 - Prafleuri Hut to Dix Hut beneath the Mont Blanc de Cheilon.
Day 7 - Dix Hut to Vignettes Col du la Serpertine and the Pigne d'Arolla.
Day 8 - An epic last day from the Vignettes Hut to Zermatt. Transfer to Chamonix .
Day 9 - Wake up in Chamonix and depart.
This course is booked through our partners at Wilderness Journeys, Scotland.
The trip price includes:
- 8 days services of a UIAGM Mountain Guide
- 3 nights hotel accommodation on a B&B basis
- 5 nights alpine hut accommodation on a D,B&B basis
- Return transfer from Zermatt to Chamonix
- All group ski-touring equipment required for the trip (Maps, GPS, Rope
etc)
The trip price does not include:
- Transport between Geneva Airport and Chamonix on the first and last day
- Personal ski touring equipment
- Ski uplift and transfers
- International flights, airport taxes and fees
- Insurance and visas
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Incidental personal expenditure e.g. alcoholic drinks, laundry, etc
- Tips for guides, drivers and other staff
COURSE
Price
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£1295
Course: 7 Day Course