6-day Haute Route Chamonix-Zermatt ski tour

Join Hermann, an IFMGA certified guide, on this 6-days ski touring trip. Discover one of the most famous routes in the word, the Haute Route. Ski across the mountains from Chamonix to Zermatt. And enjoy this magical winterland.

Alps

6 Days

Mar

High

Intermediate

Description

The Haute route Chamonix-Zermatt is one of the most famous routes in the world! It is both, beautiful and thrilling. The majestic mountains along the way, its stunning glaciers and the winter landscapes make this a very special route.

Because it is located in an area near many glaciers, the quality of the snow here is incredible! So, not only will you get the most amazing views, you’ll also enjoy the most thrilling descents.

Skiing on this place is simply wonderful! And there are descents for everyone. For instance, if you are an intermediate skier, I can take you to the best spots where you can improve on your skills. But, if you are an expert, I can show you places where you can challenge yourself!

Moreover, the huts throughout this route are in strategic places. Also, all of the refuges in which we’ll stay are recently renovated. And they offer the best option for accommodation, food and drinks. So you’ll get to stay in comfortable and charming refuges with incomparable views that are mesmerizing.

One of the thrilling highlights of this trip is the steep crossing path on the way to the Valsorey hut. Just like in many parts of this dazzling route, this one constantly changes. So in certain areas you’ll see beautiful glaciers, like the ones in the Valais Alps. In others, the most iconic mountains, like Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn will take over your view.

Due to the icy patches along the route, we’ll have to use crampons in certain areas. So, this trip is ideal for those with previous alpine experience. If you have it, and wish to join this adventure, send me a request. You’ll have a wonderful time ski touring here!

Do you want to explore another area? Check this 6-days trip in the Lyngen Alps I also guide.

Price includes

Accommodation included
Guiding fee
Breakfast
Dinner

Price details

The price does not include the guide´s expenses (accommodation, meals, lift tickets, etc).
Alongside with the guide fee, the price includes: accommodation in refuges with half board meals /tea/Sandwich as lunch; accommodation plus half board meals tea/sandwich as lunch at the hotel in BourgStaint-Pierre in double room with shower/WC; a taxi ride back from Zermatt to Chamonix

About the guide

Hermann

5.0

(5)

Mountain Guide

I love the mountains and they have been my destiny and my passion for more than 20 years now!
Everyday I feel a big gratitude to work in this outstanding landscapes and being able to inspire my clients - we always have a good time together and make it a unique experience!

I am based in Schaffhausen, a nice historic town in the north of Switzerland and the area of lake constance. From here we have all options, whether it be one-day-trips to eastern- and central alps or whole journeys to foreign countries.

My second base is the small town of Arolla, Valais - all high peaks of the alps are around this area. It is exactly between Zermatt and Chamonix, a perfect place to be...I love the contrast of the different cities!

Together with my team and friends from BERIE alpine school we want to invite you to join our climbs and skiing trips or our trekking trips around the world. In high altitude mountains, I have lot of experience, working many years in this game with well-established partners, for example as guide on Mount Everest (Summit success 2003 with 7 members).

In my program you will find fine mountain journeys with or without skis. We will offer you not just the climb and a summit successes! Mountains are not gyms!

To get in touch with the local people and to understand their way of life and history is an important part of my philosophy. So do not hesitate now to get in touch with me if you want to join in one of our next trips or journeys. It would be a great pleasure to accompany you and have a good time together.

Languages

Spanish | German | French | English

Certificates

UIAGM | IFMGA

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What people are saying about Hermann

Rosemary

Weather didn’t play ball. But Hermann managed to change schedule a few times for a weather window. We got beautiful 😍 sunshine but it changed to winter 🥶 making the routes out of limits. We were the only 2 trying. Tried the Monch and further up knew it was dangerous with fresh deep snow. I still had a great 2 day trip in a winter wonder land. And summited a smaller peak. It was 2 windy 🌬️ for anything else.

Jakub

Great guide, great adventure, though one summit was cancelled due to the weather conditions.

Shannon

Thomas was just a great guide! It had been awhile since I had been part of a rope team and he kept me in check to get me back in the swing of it. Thoroughly enjoyed it! We only got to summit Monch due to inclement weather rolling in and overnight it got worse. Made the call to come back another time and attempt Jungfrau. Can't wait to climb again with Thomas! Appreciate how easy it is to find a guide when I need one on all of the new routes (for me) that I want to try. Thanks for a fantastic service!

Hillary

Had a wonderful two days in fantastic weather. Yann was excellent, would highly recommend him.

Jason

We had an awesome time in the mountains, Raphael my guide was very friendly, helpful and responsible, and helped the trip to go smoothly at all times. I thoroughly recommend him and the Monch trip. Thanks again for an awesome trip! Warmest. Jason