CHAMONIX - ZERMATT Historic ski mountaineering crossing
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it is the most famous ski mountaineering raid in the Alps and during the 6 days of the route proposed by us you will be able to admire mountains and landscapes of unparalleled beauty. Departure from the Mont Blanc massif and arrival with a fantastic descent close to the Matterhorn.

  • Chamonix - Zermatt Historic
  • Ski mountaineering crossing
  • Haute route
Included

Services included:

  • Personal liability, accident and health insurance valid abroad. 
  • Transport from Italy by van (excluding diesel, motorway and tunnel costs) 
  • 7 days of UIAGM Alpine Guide accompaniment
Not included

Services not included:

  • Transfers (cost of diesel - motorway toll and MB Tunnel, expenses divided among the participants who intend to use the passage) 
  • Overnight stays and half board in the refuge (booking by the guide)
  •  Overnight stays in Chamonix (reservation to be paid by participants)
  •  Drinks in the shelters 
  • Guide's living expenses (meals, overnight stays,ski passes and travel expenses during the ski mountaineering route) 
  • Tickets for the ski lifts
Duration8 Days
Bring along

PERSONAL MATERIAL:

  • Ski mountaineering skis with sealskins and rampants (knives for ski mountaineering) 
  • ski mountaineering bootsù
  • ski poles, can be shortened with large washers
  •  Lightweight harness with a locking carabiner 
  • ARtVA probe shovel 
  • light ice axe 
  • Lightweight ski mountaineering crampons with anti-hoof 
  • 35/40 liter backpack 
  • Sunglasses for high mountains 
  • Ski mask 
  • 1 liter thermos 
  • headlamp with spare batteries 
  • multipurpose knife 
  • Sleeping bag 
  • cloth adhesive tape
  • ski wax or dice 
  • replacement skins

PERSONAL CLOTHING:

  • Waterproof jacket 
  • Light douvet 
  • ski mountaineering trousers 
  • Lightweight waterproof overtrousers 
  • fleece sweater windstopper turtleneck t-shirt 
  • gloves (or mittens) and high mountain hat 
  • light gloves 
  • Breathable underwear,
  • tights Spare T-shirt and socks

OTHER: personal pharmacy (aspirin, prot. 50 sun cream, Compeed, personal medicines) personal toilet paper towels

Valid identity card or passportInvia commentiRiquadri laterali

ParticipantsMinimum 4 - maximum 6 per guide
Important information

At the time of booking, a deposit of €350.00 must be sent for the booking costs of the refuges. If the activity is suspended due to adverse weather or for reasons related to snow cover, the deposit will be refunded in full. The balance must be paid at the time of the initial briefing in Chamonix.If the activity is interrupted for snow-meteorological reasons, at the sole discretion of the Guide, the part relating to the missing period will be returned.

Further information

The itinerary described here follows in the footsteps of the pioneers of Chamonix - Zermatt, as it was conceived and created by Dr. Payot and his partners in 1903, long before the refuges were opened which now allow it to be repeated more easily.

After two stops concurrent with the classic itinerary, the Historic Haute Route moves from Champex to Bourg Sant Pierre (and not to Verbier) and from there goes up to the Valsorey Hut. The fourth day with a climb up to the Plateu du Couloir and the traverse up to the Col du Sonadon, challenging and exceptionally beautiful! The fifth stage climbs to the Breany glacier and the Serpentine glacier to reconnect with the Classic route. On the last day we descend to Zermatt via the Col del Mont Brulè pass and the Col de Valpelline.

Plan:

  • 1st day: transfer to Chamonix and meeting at 5.00 pm at the Bistrot de Cristallier for the Briefing. The bus will make the following stops: 8.30 Fonzaso - 10.00 Casella Vicenza Sud - Others possible along the route by prior arrangement. 
  • 2nd day: Departure for Chamonix Zermatt: 8.00 am departure from Argentiere with the Bochard lifts and ascent of 300 meters towards the Aguille de Grands Montets, descent to the Argentiere basin and long ascent to the Col du Passon - heavy descent to the Albert 1er refuge. 
  • 3rd day: ascent to the Col Superior du Tour and the Aguille du Tour. Overnight stay at the Cabanne du Trient. 
  • 4th day: Ascent to the Col des Encandies and descent through the Val d'Arpette. Taxi to Bourg Saint Pierre and ascent to Cabanne de Valsorey. 
  • 5th day: Ascent to the Plateau du Coloir and then to the Col du Sonadon and then down to an altitude of 2240 to climb the last 200 meters of altitude difference up to the Cabanne de Chanrion. 
  • 6th day: long ascent to Pigne d'Arolla through the passage de la Serpentine and descent to the Cabanne de Vignettes. 
  • 7th day: Descent and ascent to Col de l'Eveque, descent to the Alto Arolla glacier and ascent with crampons to Col du Mont Brulè, descent to the Alto de Tsa de Tsan glacier; ascent to Col de Valpelline and very long and wonderful descent to Zermatt where the Haute Route ends. Return to Chamonix by Taxi. 
  • 8th day: Return to Italy.
€1,100.00 €1,200.00
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