Ski mountaineering Grand Combin at over 4,000 metres

The Grand Combin is a mighty four-thousand metre peak in the heart of the Valais Alps. Remote and impressive! The best time to climb it is in late spring, because only then are the snow conditions really good. Thanks to the local taxi driver, we set off up the mountain to reach the hut on skis on the first day. On the second day, we set off very early to reach the foot of the northern flank of the Grand Combin via the Glacier de Corbassière. We climb through the "Couloir du Gardien" with crampons and ice axe to the summit plateau, where we reach the Combin du Valsorey and the Combin de Grafeneire. On the descent, we reach "La Mur", a steep ice passage that we overcome by abseiling to reach "Le Corridor". Here we ski down on a glacier terrace and enjoy the spring sunshine and the marvellous slope. A long and impressive day at over 4,000 metres! On the last day, we decide where and how to ski depending on the conditions. There are a few shorter ski tours to leave the valley and return home happy and full of memories.