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Want to know about the Chamonix Zermatt mountain ski trip? Would you like to take on the famous High Route Chamonix Zermatt in the Alps? Travel with us there, and we'll show you an epic and classic tour that will always leave you with a good taste for its descents, fantastic places, and cozy refuges.

Chamonix Zermatt High Route on Skis

The high route on skis in the Alps par excellence, cozy refuges and glaciers amazing!

Discover the Chamonix-Zermatt High Route with PirineoSur: The most legendary mountain ski crossing in the Alps

Do you dream of a living an epic mountain skiing experience in the Alps? At PirineoSur, we invite you to traverse the legendary Chamonix-Zermatt High Route, a mountain ski itinerary connecting the capitals of mountaineering, Chamonix (France) and Zermatt (Switzerland). Considered one of the most spectacular journeys in the world, this trek will take you through glaciers, majestic peaks, and unforgettable landscapes, combining adventure, effort, and the thrill of conquering one of the most iconic skiing challenges.

What is the Chamonix-Zermatt High Route?

The Chamonix-Zermatt High Route is an alpine route that crosses the heart of the Alps, connecting the two most famous localities of this mountain range. Spanning over 120 kilometers, this 6 to 7 day journey allows you to discover dreamlike landscapes, such as the glaciers of Argentière and Otemma, the spectacular Val d’Hérens, and the imposing presence of the Matterhorn (Cervino).

It is a demanding and technical route, ideal for experienced mountain skiers, combining ascents and descents in high mountain terrains and offering the opportunity to stay in iconic refuges along the way.

Why do the High Route with PirineoSur?

At PirineoSur, we specialize in providing safe, exciting, and personalized high mountain experiences. Doing the High Route with us means relying on:

1. Expert and certified guides: Our guides know every corner of the itinerary and guarantee your safety at all times.

2. Comprehensive planning: We design each stage adapting to your physical and technical level, ensuring a balanced experience between challenge and enjoyment.

Requirements
Equipment
Included and not included
Programme

This is an advanced ski tour requiring strong skiing skills and good fitness. You should be accustomed to 1,000–1,300 m of daily ascent and be able to ski in all types of snow.

You must be independent when changing between uphill and downhill modes, confident using an ice axe and crampons, and have basic avalanche-transceiver search skills and familiarity with a shovel and probe.

If you are unsure about your ability, arrange an outing with one of our guides so that they can assess whether this route is suitable.

What you need to bring

Complete ski-touring equipment, including ski crampons. Spare climbing skins are recommended.
Ice axe and crampons.
Avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe.
Helmet and harness with 2 HMS locking carabiners.
Gore-Tex or equivalent waterproof jacket and trousers.
Hiking trousers and fleece or equivalent.
Thermal base layer and a spare for the hut.
Thin and thick gloves.
Warm hat, sun cap, sunglasses and ski goggles.
45–50 litre backpack.
Sun protection.
Headtorch.
Water bottle or flask.
Sleeping bag liner.
Food you enjoy for the practical outings and 1.5 litres of water.

Equipment we can lend you

Ice axe and crampons.
Avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe.
Helmet.

Included

Six days with a high mountain guide qualified in mountaineering and ski touring.
Technical equipment: ice axe and crampons if you do not have them.
Safety equipment: avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe if you do not have them.
Five nights in the listed mountain huts on a half-board basis.
Photos and video of the activity.
The guide’s accommodation and meal expenses.
Shared safety equipment.
Public liability and accident insurance.

Not included

Cable cars for the guide and participants.
Taxis from Champex to Verbier and from Zermatt to Chamonix.
Accommodation other than that specified.
Personal expenses, including drinks in huts and other extras.
Grands Montets cable car and the lift from Le Châble to Les Chaux.
Picnics and lunches.

Chamonix–Zermatt Haute Route: outline itinerary

Day 0: Meet from 17:30 in Argentière at the PirineoSur guide’s accommodation. Route briefing, questions, backpack preparation and dinner in Argentière. We can help coordinate travel to Chamonix with other participants.

Day 1: Argentière – Argentière hut. Ascent 210 m; descent 665 m. Use the Grands Montets cable car, descend onto the Argentière Glacier and make a short climb to the hut. This first stage assesses uphill and downhill skills and offers an easy retreat.

Day 2: Argentière hut – Trient hut. Ascent 1,100 m; descent 700 m. Via Col du Passon and Col Supérieur du Tour. Alternative: Col du Chardonnet and Fenêtre de Saleina.

Day 3: Trient hut – Prafleuri hut. Ascent 740 m; descent 2,650 m. Descend the Trient Glacier, climb to Col des Écandies and make the long descent to Champex. Taxi to Verbier and lift access towards Col de la Chaux and Col de Momin. Climb Rosablanche (3,336 m) before descending to Prafleuri hut.

Day 4: Prafleuri hut – Dix hut. Ascent 550 m; descent 250 m. Cross Col des Roux, descend and traverse above Lac des Dix, then climb via Pas du Chat to the hut.

Day 5: Dix hut – Vignettes hut. Ascent 900 m; descent 700 m. A scenic stage beneath Mont Blanc de Cheilon, climbing Pigne d’Arolla (3,796 m) for extensive views before descending to Vignettes hut.

Day 6: Vignettes hut – Zermatt. Ascent 1,100 m; descent 2,500 m. Cross the glacier passes of Col de l’Évêque, Col du Mont Brulé and Col de Valpelline. Descend towards the Matterhorn to Furi and continue on the ski runs into Zermatt. A taxi arranged by PirineoSur returns us to Chamonix–Argentière. Farewell dinner with the guides.