Ski tour | Valais Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt with a mountain guide

Probably the most famous ski crossing of the Alps: from Chamonix to Zermatt! In seven days over large glaciers and across the Valais high mountains on the border between Switzerland, France and Italy!

Technics
Endurance
To the dates and registration

The start and finish remain classic - from Chamonix to Zermatt. However, we have chosen the exact route so that we are a little off the beaten track. We will be travelling for seven days and staying overnight in six different huts. We will be self-catering in at least one of them, a very special and unique experience. The chosen route offers incredible insights into the world of glaciers and the mountains that harbour them. We will also enjoy the company, the stories that are told and the shared enthusiasm for ski touring.

Last year, photographer Joni Hedinger and Bianco magazine organised a Report on the Haute Route written. Take a look!

  • Tour programme and route

    1. Day: Arrival in Argentiere, take the cable car up and after a great first descent we cross the Glacier d'Argentière to the Refuge d'Argentière
      • Meeting point: 10.30 Argentiere railway station (easily accessible by train)
      • Ascent: 650 metres
      • Descent: 450 metres
      • Distance: 5.8km
      • Overnight stay: Refuge d'Argentière
    2. Day: Ascent to the Col du Chardonnet and abseiling to the Swiss side. Glacier descent and short final ascent to the bivouac.
      • Ascent: 1000hm
      • Descent: 830 metres
      • Distance: 8km
      • Overnight stay: Bivouc de l'Envers des Dorées
    3. Day: Long descent over the Glacier de Saleinaz and descent on foot to the water catchment where the taxi picks us up and takes us down into the valley. Ascent to the Cabane de Valsorey
      • Ascent: 1300 metres
      • Descent: 1400 metres
      • Distance: 11km
      • Overnight stay: Cabane de Valsorey
    4. Day: Under the spell of the Grand Combin, we cross its south side: ascent with crampons to the Plateau du Couloir, glacier descent to the Glacier du Mont Durand and ascent to the Cabane de Chanrion.
      • Ascent: 950 metres
      • Descent: 1500 metres
      • Distance: 11km
      • Overnight stay: Cabane de Chanrion with a well-deserved duche!
    5. Day: Around or on the Pigne d'Arolla: Ascent over the glacier to the Pigne d'Arolla or to one of the pre-summits, descent and short ascent to the imposing Cabane des Vignettes.
      • Ascent: 1200 metres
      • Descent: 550 metres
      • Distance: 10km
      • Overnight stay: Cabane des Vignettes
    6. Day: A short descent to the Glacier du Mont Collon. Cross the glacier at sunrise to the summit of Pointes d'Oren. Wonderful descent over the Haut Glacier d'Arolla and finally a varied ascent to the Cabane de Bertol.
      • Ascent: 1250 metres
      • Descent: 1100 metres
      • Distance: 13km
      • Overnight stay: Cabane de Bertol
    7. Day: Final stage over the summit of the Tête Blanche with a long and impressive descent over the Stockji Glacier and Tiefmatten Glacier to Furi near Zermatt. Thanks to the old pistes, there is still plenty of snow here! Banquet in Zermatt 😀
      • Ascent: 600 metres
      • Descent: 2000 metres
      • Distance: 18km
      • Closing approx. 14.00

  • Requirements

    • Mastering the ski touring technique with its basics (skins, hairpin turns).
    • Safe downhill technique in open terrain and in different types of snow.
    • You have first experience with ice axe and crampons.
    • Stamina for ski tours of around 1300 metres at a normal pace (~300-350m/h).
    • In addition, there are sections where we carry the skis and trudge through the snow.
    • This tour is not suitable with a splitboard.
  • Group size

    • Takes place with up to 4-6 guests per guide.
  • Price and services

    • CHF 2090.-
    • Including accommodation costs with half board.
    • Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
    • Excluding travel expenses, possible train tickets, personal consumption.
  • Material and equipment

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, preferably directly at Jonas or via the Contact form

That's what our guests say:

  • Fabian Steinegger

    Only Bergschaft was enthusiastic from the very beginning about going to the Valais Haute with a group of splitboarders and skiers. In addition to the already very cool offer, you are always open to special requests. We were well looked after in the preparation phase, we were able to get to know each other on the test tour and were therefore well prepared for the tour. We experienced a wonderful and unforgettable week of mountaineering with fantastic conditions, cool people and top guides. A big thank you to Jasper, Alajuma, Flo and Jonas. We are already looking forward to the next tour with Bergschaft, the Uri Haute Route, with Jonas Alajuma. Ps: The tour mail is great
  • Dirk Rinker

    I have the very best memories of the Valais Haute Route. It was such a great adventure with passion and joy. Great Job Bergschaft - See you again 💪🙏
  • Robert Brennwald

    This was my 2nd time on a Haute Route with Bergschaft. First the Grisons, then the Valais. Both tours were super organised, super guided. The scenery, especially on the Valais Haute Route, was stunning. Even if the weather didn't always play ball, it was great fun in a group. Everyone pitched in at the bivouac, whether it was melting snow for soup, cooking or washing up, it was just great to be able to experience moments like this. Many thanks! I can only advise everyone to sign up and experience such unforgettable moments. I can highly recommend Bergschaft, everything is very professionally organised and run, for me it is clear that this will not be the last tour.

Impressions: Valais Haute Route

    Ski tours on the Valais Haute Route
    Valais Haute Route

This is how you come with us on the Valais Haute Route:

As Private Tour on your desired date with your group:

Book as a private tour

As Voucher give your favourite as a gift:

Give as a gift voucher

Similar offers:

Current spontaneous tours

  • Abenteuer Skitour ab Gemsstock | Andermatt

    Donnerstag, 3. April 2025
    To the offer
  • Ski tour Louwihorn and Lötschenlücke

    Saturday, 5 April 2025
    To the offer
  • High altitude ski tour Piz Bernina

    Montag, 7. April 2025
    Sunday, 13 April 2025
    To the offer

Next highlights

  • Skibergsteigen Aletschhorn 4194 m mit Bergführer

    4 - 6 April 2025, Friday - Sunday, 3 days
    25 - 27 April 2025, Friday - Sunday, 3 days
    To the offer
  • Basic rock climbing course - climbing garden

    Saturday, 5 April 2025
    Friday, 2 May 2025
    Friday, 2 May 2025
    To the offer
  • Ski tour | Piz Palü with mountain guide

    Wochenende vom 5. - 6. April 2025
    11 - 12 April 2025, Friday - Saturday, 2 days
    To the offer
  • All last minute offers

    to the offers

Suche nach deiner Traumtour

Text

Category

Period

Information on endurance and technique

Here you will find an explanation of the levels of our courses and tours. If you are not sure whether the tour or course is suitable for you, then contact us!

Technics

Technique 1 - For beginners

An easy tour and suitable for beginners. The terrain is moderate.

Technique 2 - Normal tour

A "normal" tour and easily doable with some previous knowledge. Only short sections are a little steeper or more technical. This tour can be taken after a basic course.

Technique 3 - More demanding tour

A more challenging tour that requires some practice. There are some steep and technical passages. If you have a bit of experience and want to embark on an adventure, this is the right place for you!

Technique 4 - Difficult

Demanding tour that requires a good level of experience and skill. There are always longer steep and technical passages. For the experienced and adventurous!

Endurance

Stamina 1 - Cosy

Leisurely tour at a slow pace with 500 - 800 metres of altitude difference per day, ~250 - 300 hm / h.

Stamina 2 - Normal

"Normal" tour at a leisurely pace with 800 - 1000 vertical metres per day, ~300 hm / h.

Endurance 3 - Sporty

Longer tour at a normal pace with around 1200 metres in altitude per day, ~350 m / h.

Endurance 4 - Very enduring

Long tours at a normal, flowing pace from 1500 metres in altitude per day, ~350 - 400 hm / h.

Log in or register to benefit from all functions!

Book

Google reCaptcha: Invalid site key.

Forgotten your password?

Google reCaptcha: Invalid site key.

Register

Google reCaptcha: Invalid site key.