7-12 aprile 2026
04/07/2026 - 04/12/2026
8seats available
The queen of multi-day ski mountaineering tours. Spectacular landscapes, in the presence of legendary mountains, on this traverse in the heart of the Alps.
The Haute Route Chamonix-Zermatt can be considered the most famous of the multi-day high mountain ski crossings. You will surely be surprised by the beauty of the places and by that wonderful sensation of moving from day to day with your skis on and crossing peaks and valleys among the most spectacular mountains of the Alps. Be careful though, skiing in these wonderful places can be addictive!
An unmissable itinerary in the CV of a ski mountaineering enthusiast, to be done at least once in a lifetime! However, it is a challenging route due to the altitude, length and difference in altitude of the stages, which require a good level of general training and above all experience and autonomy in ski mountaineering. We will take you across hills, peaks and glaciers, tying ourselves up where appropriate, but excellent control of the skis is required both during skiing and during the ascent phase (inversions with skis on 30° slopes and ascents with crampons and ice ax in some 45° gully).
The route is very long and lasts 6 days, depending on individual requests and snow conditions we can agree on personalized packages in advance, varying the departure and arrival points, the valleys crossed and the accommodation logistics.
Day 1: Travel and Meeting in Argentière Arrival and meeting point in Argentière, or alternatively in Visp, in the canton of Valais, followed by a train transfer to Argentière. From there, we’ll take the lifts up to Les Grands Montets and ski down towards the Argentière Glacier. We’ll then put on our climbing skins and in a short time reach the Argentière Hut. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: From Argentière Hut to Champex Lac From the Argentière Hut, we’ll descend briefly on the right side of the glacier, then put on our skins to ascend to the Col du Passon (3,028 m). From there, we’ll tackle a series of ascents and descents passing through: Glacier du Tour, Col Supérieur du Tour, Glacier du Trient, and the final climb of the day to Col des Ecandies (2,796 m). For this last pass, we’ll need to carry our skis on our backpacks and climb a short via ferrata section (approx. 100 m with steel cables). A long ski descent will then take us to Champex Lac, where a shuttle will transfer us to our hotel. Approx. 1,050 m of elevation gain and 18 km.
Day 3: Verbier to Cabane de Prafleuri Early morning transfer by taxi to the villages of La Châble and Verbier. Taking the cable cars, we’ll reach the Col des Gentianes and ski a short section on the pistes. Then we’ll skin up around 200 m to the Col de Chaux (2,940 m). Further transitions will lead us toward the stunning Rosablanche, followed by a descent to the Cabane de Prafleuri (2,624 m). Approx. 900 m of elevation gain and 8 km.
Day 4: From Prafleuri to Cabane des Dix From Prafleuri, we’ll ascend to the Col de Roux (2,804 m), then descend and traverse above Lac de Dix to reach Pas du Chat (2,371 m). From there, we’ll climb up to the beautiful Cabane des Dix (2,928 m), located opposite the spectacular north face of Mont Blanc de Cheilon. Approx. 900 m of elevation gain and 11 km.
Day 5: From Cabane des Dix to Cabane des Vignettes From the hut, we’ll descend about 100 meters, then skin up to the summit of Pigne d’Arolla (3,787 m), crossing some steep sections—especially before reaching Col du Brenay. From the summit, we’ll descend to the Cabane des Vignettes (3,153 m). Approx. 1,000 m of elevation gain and 8 km.
Day 6: Final Day – to Zermatt The last—and longest—day! From the hut, we’ll descend to the Col de Charmotane, then gently ascend the glacier to the Col de l’Évêque (3,390 m). A descent beneath La Vierge follows, then a steep climb through a couloir to Col du Mont Brulé (3,212 m). After a short descent, we’ll make the final long climb to Col de Valpelline (3,568 m), where we’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the Matterhorn and Dent d’Hérens, along with numerous Swiss 4,000ers. From here, a long 10+ km descent leads us to Zermatt, where we’ll return to our vehicles by train or taxi. Approx. 1,300 m of elevation gain, 22 km, and a total descent of 2,300 m.
Guide Fee:
5 people: € 500 per person
4 people: € 600 per person
3 people: € 700 per person
2 people: € 1,150 per person
We also provide here an estimated range for individual expenses covering half-board in the mountain huts, train/taxi transfers, and cable cars: 600–700 Swiss francs.
The guide fees listed above include:
Tour planning and organizational support
Accompaniment and instruction by a certified mountain guide
Use of shared technical equipment
The fee does not include: All transfers, mountain huts, cable cars (including those for the guide), extras, and anything not explicitly listed under "guide fee." The proposed itinerary is an indicative outline and may be subject to changes based on weather, snow conditions, participant fitness, or other unforeseen variables. For more details, please refer to our "Terms and Conditions" at the bottom of the page.
Required Gear:
Avalanche safety gear: transceiver (ARVA), shovel, and probe
Helmet
Skis, ski boots, and climbing skins
Ski poles
Ski crampons ("rampant")
Ice axe
Crampons for ski boots
Ski touring harness
1 locking carabiner and 1 sling or cordelette
Backpack (30–40 liters)
Headlamp (with spare batteries)
Power bank or phone charger
Appropriate clothing for 6 days of activity at altitudes over 3,500 meters
Personal medication and blister plasters
ID card (or valid identification)
04/07/2026 - 04/12/2026
8seats available