Haute Route ski traverse from Chamonix to Zermatt

Step into ski-mountaineering history on the iconic Chamonix–Zermatt Haute Route. First crossed as a glacier journey by the British Alpine Club in 1861 and later skied in 1903 by French climbers who gave it the name “Haute Route Ski Tour,” this line has become one of the most celebrated and sought-after ski traverses in the Alps. Expect towering glaciers, close-up views of legendary peaks like the Matterhorn and Dent Blanche, and long, thrilling descents every day.

This is a serious alpine adventure: long days at altitude, glacier travel, skinning, and technical off-piste skiing. A solid level of fitness, confident ski-mountaineering technique, and prior experience on high-altitude glaciers are required.

Your journey begins at Les Grands Montets in Argentière at the head of the Chamonix Valley. From there you will cross a sequence of high alpine passes into Switzerland’s Valais, moving across glaciers, touring up ridges and enjoying long descents into classic mountain landscapes.

Evenings are spent in welcoming mountain huts such as Trient, Prafleuri, Dix and Bertol, where simple comforts, hearty food and alpine camaraderie round out each day.

We handle the logistics so you can focus on the mountains. Hut reservations are secured in advance, our UIAGM-certified guides bring years of experience and multilingual support (English, French, German), and we maintain flexibility in the itinerary to adapt to weather or conditions while keeping safety and enjoyment front and center.

If you prefer a fully personalized experience, we offer private Haute Route departures tailored to your dates, group size and ability. Tell us your skiing background and priorities and we’ll design an itinerary that matches your goals—whether you want a relaxed, scenic crossing or a faster, performance-oriented program.****

So if you are ready for this Ski traverse, just request to book this trip and let´s start making plans!