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THE CLASSIC HAUTE ROUTE
CHAMONIX – ZERMATT
WITH 3 DAYS OFF PISTE SKIING IN CHAMONIX
Tour Description:
Before we will embark on the haute route we will enjoy 3 amazing days of off piste skiing around Chamonix. A
great way to warm up, but most you must discover this very special valley and its amazing slopes, views.
The classic Haute Route offers one of the finest backcountry skiing experiences in the world. Staying in beautiful
mountain huts perched on glaciers, each day offers great skiing over astonishingly beautiful glaciers. With the
luxury of mountain huts, we travel very light.
Starting in Chamonix, a ski mountaineer's Mecca, our trip will span into Switzerland finishing in Zermatt. The
spring conditions often leave a thick layer of clouds between the towns in the valleys and the high peaks, creating
the illusion that of skiing on clouds. The hardest part of the trip for most is descending down into the valley at the
end; life is just too good in the high mountains above the clouds.
Your guide will assure you the finest technical and cultural experiences. His familiarity with the area and its people
will provide you with a safe and complete experience.
The team: We have an exceptional group of friends, all professional mountain guides, IFMGA certified. Our
guides have an intimate knowledge of the haute route and are dedicated to sharing this incredible experience
with you.
All the guides are bilingual or more, they have travel the world, ski and climbed in many mountain ranges. You will
enjoy their expertise, companionship and professionalism.
We are looking forward to meeting you.
The team; Cedric, Patou, Yvan, Jean Pavillard
Itinerary:
April 16: Welcoming in Chamonix. Prepare equipment and review tour.
April 17: Ski Le Brevent – La flegere. Two resort connected by lift and offering
Many options of off piste skiing a great warm up.
April 18: Ski Argentiere, les Grands Montet, Lognan, pas de chevre. Famous for its steep couloirs, there is runs
and off piste skiing for all level.
April 19: A perfect way to acclimatize for the Haute Route is to ski the Vallee Blanche. Although this run can be
accessed by lifts, it is rugged glacial terrain that will allow the skier to prepare for the type of necessary along the
Haute Route. Spectacular views of some of the worlds best know mountains are an added treat.
April 20: Leave Chamonix to go to Argentière and ascend the Grand Montet by gondola. From the top, we will
ski down and skin up to the Argentière Hut (2,771 m / 9,089')
April 21: Departing from the Argentière Hut, we will climb the Chardonnet Pass take in the spectacular views
before skiing to the Trient Hut.
April 22: This day sports a descent starting in the high mountains and finishing on the Rhone valley floor via
Champex. Transportation will be provided to Verbier with the day ending at the Mt. Fort Hut.
April 23: The Rosablanche will be our high point for this day followed by a marvelous alpine descent of this snow
and glacier clad mountain, finishing at the Prafleuri hut.
April 24: Traverse from Prafleuri hut to les Dix hut via the col des Roux, lac des dix and the pas du chat ( the cat
step )
April 25: The climb to the top of the Pigne d'Arolla provides splendid views and leaves us, after a pleasant
descent, perched at the Vignette Hut.
April 26: After ascending the Tête Blanche via Col Brulé and col de L’Eveque we will enjoy the thrill of our final
Haute Route descent into Zermatt.
Difficulty
This is a strenuous tour and requires a high level of fitness. Participants must be strong skiers able to perform
strong stem christies while carrying a pack in variable conditions: Powder, hard spring snow, crud and everything
in between. Basic mountaineering skills are helpful, we may use a rope, ice axe, and crampons. Your guide will
be happy to teach you these skills during the tour.
Tour dates: April 17-26, 2008
11 days / 11 nights. Not including travel time from and to your location.
2008 price
5 persons $ 3,850 per person
4 persons $ 3,147
3 persons $ 2,760
Deposit: see registration form
Service include:
Professional Bilingual guide & expenses
Transportation during the tour,
Lifts, Aiguille Du Midi, Argentiere, Verbier, Furi-Zermatt
Train and buses, Champex to Verbier.
Hotel in Chamonix 4 nights, with breakfast
Zermatt 1 night. With breakfast
Mountain Huts 6 nights, with breakfast and dinners.
Group technical equipment. First aid kit, ropes, radio, rescue sled, repair kit.
Satellite phone ( per minute charge)
Transfer luggage’s to Zermatt.
Service does not include:
Transfer to Chamonix and from Zermatt
Extra hotel nights
Meals in town, picnic lunches
Personal gear
Rescue insurance
Incidentals
Adventures to the Edge,ltd.
Ski Mountaineering Equipment List
Technical gear:
Transceiver/Shovel/probe
Harness & Prussiks
2 Locking carabiners
Ice axe ( short 50 to 60 cm.)& Crampons
Personal gear:
Alpine Touring skis with AT bindings or telemark skis
Alpine Touring boots or telemark boots (make sure they fit well)
Ski crampons / Adjustable poles / Climbing skins
Snowboard package. (I recommend the split board system)
Back pack (45L)
Warm Hat (wool or fleece) & Sun hat or visor
Sunglasses & Goggles (flexible and carrying case)
Light weight gloves (fleece) & Heavy weight gloves or mittens w/ Goretex shells
Neck gaiter or scarf
Layering system,
Light, Mid weight Capilene underwear - Zip-T (turtleneck) top and bottoms (1 set)
Warm socks and liners (2 sets)
Sweater or Synchilla fleece jacket/ pullover
Jacket - Goretex with good hood & Ski pants and Goretex pants
Cotton T- shirt - for hut (1)
Down coat is not useful but if you do bring one, make sure it is very compact. Better to use a puffball style.
Other items
Camera, film & batteries / Sunscreen & lip screen
Personal items - toothbrush, toothpaste, handi-wipes
Extra pair of prescription glasses or contacts (and contact solutions) - if applicable
Prescription medication / Small first aid kit - aspirin, Advil, moleskin, tape
Head lamp & batteries
Water bottle - Nalgene (1) and Thermos - unbreakable
Ear plugs / Passport
Money for extra food and incidentals in huts
Lunches and snacks for the tour.
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