Haute Route Chamonix to Zermatt ski touring week
Join Tobias, an IFMGA certified guide, and discover the amazing slopes of the Haute Route, one of the most legendary ski touring expeditions in the Alps!
Private
Alps
7 Days
Mar, Apr
High
Advanced
Description
Join me on this fantastic ski touring week through the Haute Route. We will spend 7-unforgettable days in one of the most legendary ski touring expeditions in the Alps!
The Haute Route links two prestigious capitals of mountaineering: Chamonix, in France, and Zermatt, in Switzerland. It will take us from western Europe’s highest peak, the Mont Blanc, to one of the world’s most famous mountains, the Matterhorn.
Along the way, we will discover the beauty and magnificence of more than 20 glaciers, countless slopes and ever changing landscapes.
The path will take us through steep climbs, narrow ridges and wild glaciers. Sometimes, it will seem as if the route would not go any longer, or as if our path had an abrupt end. Then, we will find a breathtaking steep descent! Also, we will lide on wide slopes, surrounded by one of the most amazing views of the Alps.
Contact me if you want to live the Haute Route experience! We can start planning the perfect program for you. It will be an unforgettable trip!
You can also check my ski touring week in the Lyngen Alps, in Norway. It's also an amazing program!
Price includes
- Guiding fee
Price details
- The price does not include the guide´s expenses (accommodation, meals, lift tickets, etc).
- Extra costs: Lifts and acomodation half board.
Itinerary
Day 1: Chamonix
Arrival in Chamonix. Overnight in the village.
Day 2: Glacier d'Argentiere-Cabane de Trento
With the cable car we will go from Argentiere to Grand Montets (about 3300 m). Descent to Glacier d ‘Argentiere, climb to the Col du Chardonnet (3321 m). Descent to the Glacier de Saleina, climb the Fenetre de Saleina (3261 m). Departure or a short ascent to the Cabane de Trento (3170 m). Overnight.
Day 3: Ski touring-Bourg San Pierre
Today we will have two options:
*Variant A (difficult, only in good conditions): Short ascent towards Aiguilles Dorees. Descent to the Glacier de Saleina. Ascent to the Col Grand Lui. We will be able to cope with the steep climb to the transition with crampons. Facing the imposing Mont Dolent, over giant slopes. we will start a nearly 2000 meters descent to La Fouly in the Val Ferret. A taxi will transfer us to Bourg S. Pierre. Overnight at Hotel Moulin du Valsorey.
*Variant B: Day trip to the Petit Fourche (3512 m) or Aiguille du Tour (3540 m). Descent over the plateau of Trento, short climb to the Col des Escandies (2793 m) and descent through the Val d ‘Arpette to Champex. Taxi transfer to Bourg San Pierre, overnight at Hotel Moulin du Valsorey.
Day 4: Cabane de Valsorey
Ascent from Bourg San Pierre to the Cabane de Valsorey (3030 m).
Day 5: Glacier du Mont Durand-Cabane de Chanrion
Via the Plateau du Couloir and Col du Sonadon (3520 m) we will make a long descent over the Glacier du Mont Durand. Opposite (about 200 m) to Cabane de Chanrion (2462 m).
Day 6: Cabane Vignettes
We will continue either via the Col Nord of the Porton or the Col de la Serpentine to the Pigne d ‘Arolla (3790 m). Descent to Cabane Vignettes.
Day 7: Tete Blanche-Zermatt
Over three spectacular passes and short descents we will get to Tete Blanche (3710 m). Facing the Dent d ‘Herens and Matterhorn, we will start a long descent over Stockji and Zmutt glacier to the Stafelalp or (if possible) to Furi. Overnight in Zermatt
Day 8: Chamonix
By train or shuttle bus, back to Chamonix.
Details
More info
Gear equipment: skis+skins, boots, sticks, avalange rescue equipment, harness,crampons, clothing. I offer technical equipment for rent (LVS, shovel, avalanche probe, belt and crampons) so please let me know if you'll need anything.
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About the guide
-Tobias
4.8
(36)
Mountain Guide
I am a IFMGA certified mountain guide and I'm passionated about nature. I was born in 1977 and before entering in the mountain life, I worked as a teacher in Borg Lienz.
I started training as a canyoning guide 15 years ago. Since 2009, I have also trained with canyoning leaders in Carinthia. Additionally, I have been on the road as a mountain and ski instructor. During the summers, I have guided a lot in Switzerland, where I took my guests to many mountains over 4000 meters high. My “motto” in the mountains and in life has always been the same: “Never stop exploring”
I work now for Carnicoalpin where our main objective is leading and accompanying you on steep mountains and great ski slopes with a particular focus set on safety.
For more information, please feel free to contact me. We can discuss about your wishes and the different options I offer. I will be really happy to be your guide and share a great moment with you!
Languages
German | English
Certificates
IFMGA
What people are saying about -Tobias
Renier
The climb with Tobias was great! Amazing guy with a lot of experience and very friendly.
Martin
Tobias and his colleague Alex were very knowledgeable and professional on all aspects of this amazing experience.
Conan
Had an absolutely amazing experience with Tobias, from the training day to summiting the Matterhorn. Couldn’t ask for a better guide 10/10
John
Tobias knows the Matterhorn and the surrounding area extremely well. He will go at a level that is comfortable for you and help you reach whatever mountaineering goal you have. Another reviewer said Tobias knows every step on the Matterhorn - and this is absolutely true. He's one of the BEST around.
Roberto
i guess it was a little our fault for not investigating the fact that due to weather its not always possible to climb the matterhorn, but we where notice 1 week before that the weather was not good, so it was very complicated to organize something interesting as second option.
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