Chamonix – Zermatt
program info
- Duration: 8 days (6 ski days + 2 travel/prep)
- Level: advanced (fitness and glacier experience required)
- Best time: late March to late April
- Group: max 6 participants + IFMGA mountain guide
Chamonix – zermatt
A legendary journey through the heart of the Alps
From Chamonix to Zermatt, through glaciers, high passes and epic descents — this is the Haute Route, the most famous ski tour in the Alps.
Over six days, we’ll link the Mont Blanc and Matterhorn ranges, traversing stunning high mountain terrain and sleeping in remote alpine huts. The itinerary is physically demanding, but within reach for trained ski mountaineers with glacier experience.
To ski into Zermatt beneath the Matterhorn is a moment that stays with you forever.
Trip outline
- Day 1 – Meet in Chamonix, gear check and guide briefing
- Day 2 – Aiguille du Midi – Vallée Blanche descent – Argentiere Hut
- Day 3 – Col du Chardonnet – Col Saleina – Trient Hut
- Day 4 – Arpette descent – transfer to Bourg-St-Pierre
- Day 5 – Ascent to Valsorey or Chanrion Hut
- Day 6 – Glacier traverse to Vignettes Hut
- Day 7 – Final high pass day to Zermatt, with Matterhorn view
- Day 8 – Return travel or overnight in Zermatt (optional)
info and materials
What makes Chamonix–Zermatt unique?:
- It is the ultimate crossing, one of the most beautiful in the world.
- Authentic glacial environment, spectacular mountain huts.
- Daily elevation gains between 1,000 and 1,500 metres.
- Arrival in Zermatt on skis in front of the Matterhorn.
- A complete and profound mountain experience.
Included:
- UIAGM mountain guide for the entire tour
- 6 nights in mountain huts with half board
- Technical and logistical assistance
- GPS track, pre-departure briefing
Not included:
- Transfers (e.g. Arpette – Chanrion), return journey to Chamonix and Zermatt
- Extra meals, lunches and drinks
- Personal insurance
- Aiguille du Midi lift (Chamonix)
Extras on request:
- Technical equipment hire (skis, ARTVA, crampons)
- Pre/post tour accommodation
- Private transfer from Geneva or Milan
- Insurance and cancellation package
