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6-day Freeride skiing tour of Cervinia and Zermatt

Zermatt

Come and experience a 6 day freeride skiing tour of Cervinia and Zermatt in the Alps of Italy and Switzerland with one of the certified guides from the Azimut Montagne team.

Group

Alps

6 Days

Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr

Fit

Intermediate


Highlights

  • Spend 6 thrilling days ski touring in Cervinia and Zermatt.
  • Enjoy a new spots every day, from the Theodule glacier to the Cresta di Furggen.
  • Admire several incredible peaks, including Pollux, Breithorn and the Matterhorn.

Description

Cervinia, Italy and Zermatt, Switzerland offer some of the best, most beautiful and exciting descents in the Alps. And on this 6-day expedition, you will get to visit, explore and enjoy some of the best spots in those areas.

Our trip will begin in one of several different predetermined places. From there, we will go through an important equipment check before hitting the slopes of Valtournenche. This area will provide you with some great and relatively unknown slopes that will take you right into the area’s beautiful forest.

Over the course of the rest of the days on this trip, you will get to visit some truly amazing skiing spots. Those spots include Chamois freeride routes, slopes under the Testa Griggia in Cervinia, descents on the Theodule glacier, the Cresta Di Furggen and the Schwarzgletcher. As a result of the varied locations, you can be assured that every day will open up a unique and thrilling ski touring experience. Furthermore, you will get to admire some of the most amazing peaks in the Alps during this trip. Some of those peaks include Breithorn (4,164m), Pollux (4,092m) and the legendary Matterhorn (4,478m).

In order to participate on this trip, you should be an experienced skier. And because we will be ski touring all day, every day on this trip, you should also be in good physical condition.

Not one, but two amazing areas in the Alps await you on this 6-day ski touring adventure. So, if you want to join me on this trip in Cervinia and Zermatt, please send a request. I have no doubt you’ll have an amazing time.

I also offer a 4 day glacier trekking expedition in the Vallee Blanche.

Price includes

- Guiding fee

- Accommodation included

- Mountain guide expenses

- Breakfast

- Dinner

Price details

In addition to the guiding fee, the price also includes half-board accommodation for 5 nights in a hotel, meals, guide expenses and a loan of collective safety equipment.

The price does not include personal equipment, transportation to meeting points, insurance, lunches, drinks, lifts and other extra expenses.

If you do not have necessary equipment, we can rent it out to you at the following prices: complete skiing pack (ski, shoes, skins, poles, knives) - 225 Euros. Skis - 180 Euros, splitboard- 275 Euros, shoes - 75 Euros, Airbag - 120 Euros, helmet - 35 Euros and sling - 35 Euros.


Itinerary

Day 1: Valtournenche station

Today, we will meet at one of the selected meeting points. Afterwards, we will perform an equipment check then enjoy some warm-up skiing at the Valtournenche station. From there, we will take a mini-bus to our hotel, where we will spend the night.

Day 2: Chamois Freeride routes

Today, we will enjoy the Chamois Freeride routes before switching to the Valtournenche slopes. Afterwards, we will return to the hotel for the night.

Day 3: Cervinia

Today, we will ski in Cervinia. We will enjoy the slopes under the Testa Griggia and at the foot of the Matterhorn before returning to the hotel for the night.

Day 4: Theodule glacier

Today, we will descent the famed Theodule glacier from the Klein Matterhorn cable car station (3,883m) before returning to our hotel for the night.

Day 5: Cresta Di Furggen

We will enjoy skiing at the Cresta Di Furggen, under the Matterhorn before returning to the hotel for the night.

Day 6: Schwarzgletcher (3,731m)

On the final day of the trip, we will enjoy the Schwarzgletcher, which rests at the foot of the north faces of Breithorn (4,164m) and Pollux (4,092m). At the end of your skiing, you will then be transferred to one of the predetermined starting points.

 

Details

Accommodation

3 star hotel with half-board accommodation.

More info

Participants should bring the following items with them: lightweight hat or buff, glacier glasses, ski mask, technical underwear long sleeves and short sleeves, light fleece jacket, synthetic down jacket with hood, waterproof jacket, warm and waterproof gloves, pantyhose and warm undergarments, gourd, waterproof pants, hiking socks, headlamp with spare batteries, swimsuit, 35-40 liter backpack, duffel travel bag, toiletry bag and basic emergency kit. Participants should also bring necessary skiing equipment as well.

Meeting point

Briançon railway station or Oulx-Cesana, or directly at Gressoney-Staffal

About the guide

We enjoy very much discovering and rediscovering the most beautiful spots in the world, in the Ecrins mountain range but also all around the planet.

Together with the guides in the team, we will share with you unique moments and an amazing journey. From les Ecrins to Chile, from Morocco to Greenland, from Les Gorges du Verdon to Japan, from Italy to Norway… tons of destinations offering all types of mountain activities, different every season. It makes us so happy when I can share them with my friends and clients.

Languages

French | English

Residence

Briançon


What people are saying about Azimut Montagne

Sven Heinrich

5.00

February, 2023

Thx to Pierre for guiding us these days, everything was excellent. We were going to nice powder places even with difficult snow conditions. I didn’t have to think of anything, just followed the guide and enjoyed touring and skiing. Thx to Isabelle at le petite cerf for her hosting, food and excellent Organisation:)

Alarik Sutter

5.00

September, 2022

Antoine at Azimut was an excellent guide. I had a great first climb because of him, will go again!

Tom Carr

5.00

July, 2022

Had an absolutely fantastic experience on a 3 day trip of Gran Paradiso. Our guide Christophe Garrigues was incredibly knowledgeable and patient and ensured everyone in our group felt comfortable and confident when on the mountain or using new equipment. Definitely a trip to be repeated with Azimut and hopefully Christophe!

Thierry Dupard

5.00

July, 2022

Awesome experience, knocked another item from my bucket list.

Lucile JOLY

5.00

June, 2022

The traveller did not leave a comment.

Serge Poncet

3.00

June, 2022

Quelques petits problèmes d'organisation , vite reglés par le guide très impliqué . Très bon choix pour l'Hotel. pour le programme, on devrait avoir un peu plus d'intensité lors de la préparation . le 1/2 jour de repos est le bienvenu

Yogesh Baja

5.00

June, 2022

Well organised trip with excellent guides and admin support Highly recommend 😊

Oscar Bermejo

5.00

March, 2022

The traveller did not leave a comment.

jozsef berta

5.00

February, 2022

The Guide did not even know I'am on splitboard. Everyone else was on skis, I was the only one on board. Guide has no experience on board, so the daily trips was designed for skiers, not borders. I would like to know which company is responsible putting me in a ski group, Azimut or Explore-Share? If you don't know the difference between what is doable with skis and splitboards, you would not sell trips for splitboarders! In the only day I could enjoy somehow, I did very hard time to stay on my feet on icy steeps, because I should have had a crampon, but I did not have it, because the list of necessary equipment does not mention it. All the skiers had one. The guide anyway did what he could to help me, all the respect for Rafael. But the whole trip was a fuckup for me that way. I really want to know who is responsible!?

Guillaume Desmet

4.00

September, 2021

J'attends le remboursement mais dans l'ensemble tous étaient super. Les guides géniaux. Une bonne expérience.

Raphael Mielke

4.00

August, 2021

Had a great trip. Unfortunately the guide was not fluent in English as written in the description. That is something that could lead to a very tricky situation if there would‘ve been a dangerous situation. The selection of the group by azimut was not the best as at least one person was physically not capable of doing this trip. However, the service by explore-share was great!

Lilana Esteves

5.00

March, 2020

Merci beaucoup à Manu et Antoine, nos deux guides, pour cette excellente semaine. Ils ont été aux petits soins et très professionnels: s'assurant que chacun était en sécurité et profitait le plus possible de son séjour, de la montagne et de la bonne neige ;). L'hébergement, à l'hôtel Les Agneaux était aussi fantastique: nourriture faite maison, locale, chambres très confortables et propriétaire encore une fois aux petits soins. C'était top!

Sietske Hoving

5.00

January, 2020

We really enjoyed the trip. As well the group, the skiing as the guide. A good hotel with enough facilities and very guest friendly. Thank you for your service and organization

Jason Baynes

5.00

September, 2019

What an incredible experience. Everything went superbly , the guides, organization and the team did a spectacular job.

Herbert Navarro

1.00

September, 2019

I was disappointed. I was slower than the rest of the group reaching Tete Rousse, and the guide discouraged me from going to Gouter. I had a slight ankle sprain the day before which slowed my ascent. I recovered 95% the day after. My complaint: when I decided to go for a second guided attempt, at a slower pace, I received no help in securing a guide, or a reservation at Gouter. The online reservation showed fully booked both for Rousse and Gouter. But I know that there were lots of empty bunks at Rousse, and I suspect the same at Gouter. I received sympathy, but only as a formality. Initially I had sought a single dedicated guide, but I was encouraged to join a group. I did not get a choice.I should have known better, I knew my pace would be a bit slower, but I counted on your support and understanding. I got neither. I was on my own with no help.

Edward de Haan

5.00

August, 2019

The traveller did not leave a comment.

Mark Caslin

5.00

August, 2019

Excellent guide, very willing to answer question and give demonstrations, we learnt a lot. Excellent choice of peak to gain maximum experience.

Anonymous

5.00

August, 2019

The traveller did not leave a comment.

Kim Deferspiel

4.00

August, 2019

The traveller did not leave a comment.

Mark Caslin

5.00

July, 2019

The traveller did not leave a comment.

Ryan Beck

5.00

July, 2019

Trip was excellent but explore share needs to provide more information, the only reason I knew what was going on is that I was with Azimut on another trip.

Ildiko Knudson

5.00

July, 2019

I climbed with Marco. He is a very experienced mountain guide with a huge knowledge. I felt safe the whole time. A lot of laughs during the trip. Thank you explore-share.

Anonymous

2.00

June, 2019

Our guide was Christopher Garrigues

Jérémie Crmr

5.00

April, 2019

Le boss et toute l'équipe sont des grands passionnés, et ça se sent

Radu Oprea

5.00

September, 2018

Great experience with very knowledgeable and friendly guides. Great atmosphere.

Yasutaka

4.00

August, 2018

I joined this trip 30 Jul - 2 Aug with my friend from Japan. This was third try of mountaineering in foreign countries . The weather was not good, but we were able to stand on the summit. It was amazing experience for us because we have wanted to climb European mountains for a long time. We appreciate our guide and support staffs. Thank you!

Anna Rozzorenova-Helle

5.00

August, 2018

My trip was great and the guides were the best!!!

Kohei Nishimura

5.00

July, 2018

The traveller did not leave a comment.

Tom Godtfredsen

5.00

July, 2018

More challenging than I thought I would be. Happy to get up; happy to get down. All 3 guides were great. Showed confidence, and took very good care of us :)

yaron lavy

4.00

July, 2018

The traveller did not leave a comment.

Krystian

5.00

July, 2018

It is a great though gruelling adventure that all mountain loving climbers should experience, especially under such wonderful care as that provided by the Damian and his colleagues from guiding team. Thanks to the piece of mind they provide - they look after your safety, food, transport, etc.- you can focus 100% on climbing this beautiful mountain.

Ketil Wermskog

4.00

June, 2018

The traveller did not leave a comment.

David

5.00

January, 2018

Because of conditions we ended up staying in Ostana. It was my first ski touring trip and I really enjoyed it. I learnt a lot and improved as the week went on. I was in a really nice group with a great guide. The accommodation and food were to a high standard. All in all I had a great week and might just do it again next year. Regards, David

Yelena Yugova

3.00

December, 2017

the trip did not correspond program description which forced me to leave on the second day, with huge financial losses. the guide checked and confirmed ny capabilities to ski - indeed after it was failed off road asked me to make a decission to give up. When I asked the agency to organize a transfer at least back to the meeting point (from the middle of nowhere) they pretended they can't do it (indeed, it was included to the program...) the worst every trip in my life. And explore and share instead of any invistigation simply did not care.

Kei Hidaka

5.00

September, 2017

It was the first time to climb the mountain in foreign country for me. However As I don't like the such a tour which includes all like flight, accomodation etc. That's why I chose the Explore-share. I enjoyed much this tour thanks to friendly and nice guide and also other participants, though we couldn't climb Mont Blanc because of bad weather condition. Finally this tour was well organized with skilled guides. I hope for next chance to climb Mont Blanc.

Cedric Ferrero

5.00

August, 2017

Quand on a affaire à des personnes passionnées et professionnelles, le résultat s'en ressent! Continuez à partager la montagne!!

Anna

5.00

April, 2017

My experience was better than I could have imagined. I didn't have to worry about anything other than showing up in Oulx with my ski boots! Simon, our guide, was excellent, totally competent, and easy-going. We spent time in the best ski areas in beautiful, small French towns. Our accommodations and food were also top notch. I'd highly recommend Azimut.

Gicquel Jérôme

5.00

October, 2014

Merci à l'équipe et surtout notre super guide JB qui nous a supporté jusqu au sommet


 

 

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