Chamonix - Zermatt Haute Route ski touring route

We meet up in front of the Bochard gondola to begin our skiing adventure.

We start with a downhill run to warm up, before putting on our skins to climb to the Col des Rachasses (3,043 m). A beautiful slide then takes us to the Glacier d'Argentière, very close to the Argentière refuge, where we'll spend our first night.

We start the day with a descent down the Glacier d'Argentière before putting our skis on to climb the Col du Passon (3,028 m) via a snowy couloir. Once at the summit, there's a magnificent descent down the Glacier du Tour, before reaching the Col Supérieur du Tour (3,289 m) for a breathtaking view of Switzerland!

After passing over the Col des Ecandies (2,796 m), a long descent into the Vallon d'Arpette awaits us to finish the day in a comfortable gîte in Champex.

After a short shuttle transfer to Verbier, the ski lifts quickly take us up to 3,000 m.

From here, we cross the Col de la Chaux (2,940 m) and then the Col de Momin (3,003 m) to reach the Glacier du Grand Désert.

You also have the option of climbing the Rosablanche (3,336 m) on the return journey. The day ends with a descent to the Prafleuri hut, where we spend our 3rd night.

Today begins with a short climb to the Col des Roux (2,804 m), followed by a downhill traverse over the magnificent Lac des Dix.

After a final climb, we arrive at the hut, where a splendid view of Mont Blanc de Cheilon awaits us.

This stage is undoubtedly the most technical and the highest point of the Haute Route.

We climb to the Col de la Serpentine (3,544 m), then continue to the summit of the Pigne d'Arolla (3,796 m), recognised as one of the finest viewpoints on the Haute Route, with panoramic views of the Alps.

From here, it's a beautiful descent to our evening hut, perched high in the glaciers.

We start with a descent to the Col de Charmontane (3,032 m), then climb back up to the Col de l'Évêque (3,392 m) for an Alpine crossing.

After a final climb, we reach Italy and the Rifugio Nacamuli, where a warm welcome and delicious Italian dishes await us.

It's already the last day of this wonderful adventure! We climb back up to the Col du Collon (3,080 m) to cross back into Switzerland, then a long traverse takes us to the Col de Valpelline (3,556 m).

Finally, we begin the descent to Zermatt, passing beneath the famous north faces of the Matterhorn for a grand finale.

Return by taxi from Zermatt to Chamonix.