La Haute Route ski tour, fast version 4d

This Chamonix – Zermatt (La Haute Route) ski touring program is studied for people that like to go fast in the mountain but staying safe. Usually this ski touring traverse is done in 7 days, here, we will do it in 4 days!

Here is the program I propose you :
Day 1
Starting from Argentiere. Grand Montets cable car. Ski down to Argentiere Glacier and climb up to Col Passon (3028 mt) – Col Sup du Tour (3288) mt – Col des Ecandies (2793 mt) and down to Champex village (1486 mt) in the swiss side. Taxi to Bourg Saint Pierre. Overnight in hotel
– Ascent: 1200 mt
– Descent: 2900 mt
– Distance: 24 km

Day 2
Bourg Saint Pierre (1664 mt) – Cabane du Valsorey (3030 mt) – Plateau du Couloir (3650 mt)- Cabane de Chanrion (2462 mt)
– Ascent: 2350 mt
– Descent: 1600 mt
– Distance: 21 km

Day 3
Cabane de Chanrion (2462 mt) – Col de La Serpentine (3547 mt) – Pigne d’Arolla (3796 mt) – Col de l’Eveque – Rifugio Nacamuli (2828 mt)
– Ascent: 1800 mt
– Descent: 1300 mt
– Distance: 22 km

Day 4
Rifugio Nacamuli (2828 mt- Col du Mont Brulé (3213 mt) – Col de Valpelline (3562 mt) – Tete de Valpelline (3799 mt) – Zermatt
– Ascent: 1300 mt
– Descent: 2400 mt
– Distance: 23 km

I usually bring my friends and clients there in March and April.
I will take max 4 people with me. If you come with a larger group, I will ask an other guide to join us.

You must be an experienced ski tourer/racer and able to climb up with skins 600/700 meters per hour. A good technique with crampons and ice axe is required for climbing the Plateau the Couloir.

For any more info or doubts please contact me directly.

Extra details

Price

Starting from € 350 per day

Spots of interest

Fast version of La Haute Route

Chamonix – Zermatt, the historical Haute Route, in 4 days, dedicated for racers or very fit ski tourers. Ideal for trail runners.