Ski Mountaineering Courses

Ski Haute Route

Duration 9 Days » Grade Intermediate

Ski The Haute Route Photo: © Alun Richardson

The Haute Route is perhaps the most famous ski journey of all, the classic traverse of the western Alps from Chamonix to Zermatt. For many people the Haute Route is the ultimate ski tour and is a suitable follow-on to the Introductory Ski Mountaineering course. Our Haute Route tour is 7 days, so that we have flexibility in case of bad weather. We overnight in a succession of mountain huts and finish by skiing down past the Matterhorn to the colourful resort of Zermatt.

Grade: Intermediate

Start point: Hotel L'Arve, Chamonix

Outline Programme

Day 1:	Course participants meet at the course base at 7pm. Briefing on the week's activities in the evening.
Day 2-7:	Ski the Haute Route. Starting up either the Tour or Argentière Glaciers, we cross 1 or 2 cols to the Plateau du Trient and descend to Champex. From here several possible routes lead to the Arolla valley and on to Zermatt. The Guides will select the best route according to conditions and the ability of the team. There are several summit opportunities along the way, including the Pigne d'Arolla (3,796m), Tete Blanche (3,724m) and the Tete de Valpelline (3,802m).
Day 8:	Extra day in case of bad weather. If not used on the journey, we will spend it off-piste skiing in Zermatt or Chamonix.

Pre-Course Skiing Ability

To join our Intermediate level hut-to-hut tours, you need to be a competent off-piste skiers/ski mountaineers capable of skiing slopes up to 35° and ascending for 4 hours with a 10kg pack. A foundation course such as the Introductory Ski Mountaineering would be ideal preparation.

Further Information

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