The mythical Haute Route: Chamonix – Zermatt

Activity details

The Haute Route Chamonix – Zermatt : the ultimate alpine adventure

Discover the iconic route that connects Chamonix to Zermatt, two of the most legendary places in the Alps. This unique six-day journey between sky and glaciers offers an unforgettable adventure and breathtaking panoramas. This legendary traverse is a must for any ski touring enthusiast seeking challenges and grandiose landscapes.

Join us for the Mythical Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt and experience an extraordinary alpine adventure !

Les Highlightsforts

• Breathtaking landscapes
• Legendary adventure
• High mountain immersion

Level and equipment

• Equipment List : Provided upon reservation
• Prerequisites : Intermediate ski level and good physical condition
  

Your outing

Day 1 : Argentière – Refuge d’Argentière

• Elevation : +210m/-670m
• Duration : Approximately 5 hours

Morning meeting in Martigny, transfer by train or taxi to Argentière. Take the lifts to Grands Montets (3225m), then descend and climb to Argentière Refuge (2771m).

Day 2 : Refuge d’Argentière – Cabane Trient

• Elevation : +950m/-560m
• Duration : 5 to 7 hours

Traverse the Col du Chardonnet (3321m) and the Fenêtre de Saleinaz (3361m) to reach Trient Hut (3170m).

Day 3 : Cabane Trient – Cabane Prafleuri

• Elevation : +850m/-2700m
• Duration : 6 to 8 hours

Cross the Val d’Arpette via the Col des Ecandies (2796m), descend to Champex (1600m), and transfer by taxi to Le Châble. Take the gondola to Les Gentianes (2900m), then traverse the Col de La Chaux (2940m) and ascend Rosablanche (3336m) before arriving at Prafleuri Hut (2621m).

Day 4 : Cabane Prafleuri  – Cabane des Dix

• Elevation : +730m/-330m
• Duration : 4 to 5 hours

Cross the Lac des Dix and ascend to Dix Hut (2928m).

Day 5 : Cabane des Dix – Cabane des Vignettes

• Elevation : +900m/-700m
• Duration : 5 to 6 hours

Ascend Pigne d’Arolla (3790m) and descend to Vignettes Hut (3160m).

Day 6 : Cabane des Vignettes – Zermatt

• Elevation : +1150m/-2000m
• Duration : 7.5 to 9.5 hours

Cross the Cols de l’Evêque (3382m), Mont Brûlé (3213m), and Valpelline (3557m), then descend the Stockji Glacier to Zermatt. Return to Martigny by train or taxi.

other Informations

Overnight stays : 

• Refuge d’Argentière
• Cabane Trient
• Cabane Prafleuri
• Cabane des Dix
• Cabane des Vignettes