This is an advanced ski tour requiring good skiing ability and strong fitness. You should be accustomed to 1,000–1,300 m of ascent, be able to ski in every type of snow, manage uphill/downhill transitions independently and use an ice axe and crampons confidently. If you are unsure, arrange an assessment outing with one of our guides.

The Alpine Haute Route programme follows normal ascent routes with an emphasis on mountain travel and adventure. The technical difficulties are generally moderate, but the itinerary still requires ski-touring experience, familiarity with mountain equipment and the fitness for sustained days.

Groups of 1–6 participants are accompanied by a high mountain guide, who briefs the group each day, helps prepare the following stage and supervises progression in the mountains.

What you need to bring

• Complete ski-touring equipment, including ski-touring boots.
• Ice axe and crampons.
• Avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe.
• Helmet.
• Gore-Tex or equivalent waterproof jacket and trousers.
• Hiking trousers and a 200-weight fleece or equivalent.
• Thermal base layer.
• Gloves and a spare pair.
• Warm hat, sun cap, sunglasses and ski goggles.
• 45–50 litre backpack.
• Sun protection.
• 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.
• A large backpack if you do not have one.
• Contact us for advice.

Included

• Five days with a high mountain guide.
• Accommodation and mountain hut booking arrangements.
• Two nights in the valley, with breakfast.
• Four nights in mountain huts on a half-board basis.
• Return transfer between Munich Airport and Ischgl.
• The guide’s accommodation and meal expenses.
• Technical equipment from the general information list that you do not own.
• Individual and shared safety equipment; see the equipment list.

Not included

• Personal expenses, such as drinks in huts and dinners in the valley.
• Travel to the meeting point.
• Dinners on days spent in the valley.
• Cable cars or trains used to access the mountains.
• Picnics and lunches.
• Contact us for details.

Suggested itinerary

Peaks featured in the programme include Piz da Val Gronda (2,812 m), Breite Krone (3,079 m), Dreiländerspitze (3,197 m) and Piz Buin (3,312 m).

Day 1: Meet in Ischgl and overnight stay.

Day 2: Lift from Ischgl to Palinkopf; Piz da Val Gronda (2,812 m); overnight at Heidelberger Hütte.

Day 3: Heidelberger Hütte – Breite Krone (3,079 m) – Kronenjoch – Jamtalhütte.

Day 4: Jamtalhütte – Hintere Jamspitze (3,156 m) – Obere Ochsenscharte – Wiesbadener Hütte.

Day 5: Wiesbadener Hütte – Piz Buin (3,312 m) – Silvrettahütte.

Day 6: Silvrettahütte – Wirl / Ischgl.

Day 7: Breakfast and journey home.

Contact us for details.

Further information