The Haute Route route between the two historic mountain
centres of Chamonix and Zermatt stretches for 114 miles
and there is between 13,000m to 14,000m of ascent and
descent taking you through some of the most famous landscapes
in the Alps.
This course is ideal for those seeking a challenging
ski tour, with the opportunity to use some mountaineering
techniques, such as an ascent on crampons or an abseil.
All roped techniques will be taught during the week,
so don't worry if you are a ropework virgin!
Sun
Travel
to Chamonix, course briefing
Mon
Ski
tour, kit checks, Argentiere hut
Tue
Col
du Chardonnet, ski to Champex
Wed
Le
Chable, Rosa Blanche, Prafleuri
Thu
Lac
de Dix and traverse to Dix
Fri
Skin
up to reach the Vignettes hut
Sat
Ski
to Zermatt & night in Cham
Sun
Breakfast,
check out and depart
For
the full itinerary of this course on the
main website, please click
here.
Course Dates Haute Route Tour
[5+] 21 - 28 Mar 2021
[ 4 ] 28 Mar - 4 Apr 2021
[5+] 4 - 11 Apr 2021
[5+] 11 - 18 Apr 2021
Course
spaces
The numbers in brackets next to each course date
indicate the remaining spaces. Please contact us
of you require more spaces, as often we can release
extra places, subject to availability.
Leisurely pace date... 15-22 March 2020. This trip date has been offered specially for those wanting to be matched with others, that want to tackle this ski tour at a more leisurely pace, be it that you are older or not as fit as you once were.
6
full days IFMGA guiding, 1:6 max ratio
8 days holiday in total, Sunday - Sunday
Standard Course
Inclusions: 1) IFMGA Mountain Guides for
six days, 2) Chamonix course hosts for logistics &
briefings, 3) Pre course information booklet, 4) Equipment
discount voucher for UK shops, 5) Two nights B&B
accommodation in Chamonix (inc. bedding & towels),
6) Five nights half board accommodation in mountain
huts including three course cooked evening meals, 7)
Preferential rates on ski and equipment hire, 8) Free
36 page technical Course Instruction Booklet, 9) Road
transport in Chamonix valley..
Exclusions:
1) Travel to and from Chamonix, 2) Cable cars for you
and guide (c.60€pp), 3) Ski hire, 4) Personal laundry,
telephone calls, lunches, & any purchases in mountain
huts / hotels / restaurants, 5) Return transport from
Zermatt to Chamonix (c.50€pp based on six), and road
transport outside Chamonix valley (Champex-Verbier c.15€pp
based on six), 6) Saturday pre-dinner drinks & last
night celebratory meal & drinks, 7) Activities insurance,
& excess baggage charges.
Group
sizes: 3 - 6 people per IFMGA mountain guide.
For group sizes of over 6 people, there are multiple
guides, and the teams travel independently of each other.
The Haute Route route between the two historic mountain
centres of Chamonix and Zermatt stretches for 114 miles
and there is between 13,000m to 14,000m of ascent and
descent taking you through some of the most famous landscapes
in the Alps.
