Ski touring trip with a night at the Dents du Midi hut, starting from Les Marécottes ski resort in the Swiss Valais.
Perched at the foot of the Dents du Midi in the Swiss Valais, the Dents du Midi bivouac offers an extraordinary vantage point overlooking the high peaks of the Valais and Mont Blanc massifs. Although unstaffed in winter, the hut provides a high level of comfort with a wood-burning stove, cooking equipment and comfortable beds.
From the trip description by Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix
On-snow support
- Independent: Below this trip's level of support
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: With your guide
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge.
- Guided: Included
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability. Instruction is not included.
- Coached: Not confirmed
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- 2 days on snow with staff
- Backcountry guidingIFMGA English-speaking mountain guide; Groups of 4 to 6 participants per mountain guide.
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- For skiers who are confident skiing off-piste in all snow conditions, have good ski touring experience and are comfortable performing kick turns. Wide slopes with occasional narrow sections up to 35°
- For participants who regularly practise endurance sports. Vertical ascent of up to 1,300 m per day. 6 to 7 hours of physical activity per day
- Sport
- Ski
- Minimum age
- 18 years
From the trip description by Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Lift pass
- Meals · partly
- Transfers
- IFMGA English-speaking mountain guide
- Half-board in an unstaffed mountain hut (dinner, breakfast and overnight stay)
- Ski lifts and public transport mentioned in the program
- Safety equipment: avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe
Not included
- Picnic lunches and snacks
- Mountain sports insurance with repatriation and cancellation cover
- Personal drinks
- Personal technical equipment
Not confirmed by the operator: Lesson.
Day by day
The itinerary is provided as a guideline and may be adjusted according to the group’s level and mountain conditions
- Day 1: Start in Chamonix, where we catch our train to the small family ski resort of les Marécottes, Switzerland (1 100m). The ski lifts leave us at 2200m, starting point of our adventure. We reach the Col de la Golette (2 470m) by ski and then by foot, to access the wild Salanfe Valley. We ski down a gentle, great slope, often with fresh powder, all the way to the lake (1 900m), which is completely ice-covered in the winter. We cross it and start the way up to the Dents du Midi refuge (2 885m). Cosy night at the hut.Elevation gain: 1250m / Elevation loss: 550m
- Day 2: We start our day with the beautiful descent of the Combe du Sé Rouge, which leads us to Lake Salanfe (2,050 m). We follow the impressive east face of the Tour Salière up to Col d’Emaney (2,460 m), providing access to the wild Vallon d’Emaney. The initial descent requires some caution, but the slopes then widen, taking us all the way down to the Vallon (2,000 m), at the foot of the Aboillon peaks. We continue our descent through the Vallon d’Emaney, exiting around 1,600 m to reach the Marécottes ski area. From there, we descend to the village to catch the train back to Chamonix, arriving in the mid-afternoon.Elevation gain: 600m / Elevation loss: 2000m
From the trip description by Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix
Where you stay
Night in an unstaffed mountain hut. Before and after the trip, benefit from special rates with our hotel partners in Chamonix
Getting There
⚠️ Due to the specific logistics of this trip, it is essential that you arrive on time 7:15am at the Chamonix train station. Please do not confuse it with the nearby Montenvers railway station
From the trip description by Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix
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Dates and prices
| Dates | Season | Duration | From | Availability | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16 – Jan 17, 2027Choose these datesStart date read from the operator's group booking module (booking.chamonix-guides.com), which lists start dates only; end date computed from the 2-day programme. Group departures need a minimum of 4 participants. | 2026/27 | 2 days | 500 EUR500€ per person, based on a minimum of 4 participants (2027 group price); private-booking prices per person are listed under Good To Know | Available | Book on company website |
| Jan 30 – Jan 31, 2027Choose these datesStart date read from the operator's group booking module (booking.chamonix-guides.com), which lists start dates only; end date computed from the 2-day programme. Group departures need a minimum of 4 participants. | 2026/27 | 2 days | 500 EUR500€ per person, based on a minimum of 4 participants (2027 group price); private-booking prices per person are listed under Good To Know | Available | Book on company website |
| Feb 14 – Feb 15, 2027Choose these datesStart date read from the operator's group booking module (booking.chamonix-guides.com), which lists start dates only; end date computed from the 2-day programme. Group departures need a minimum of 4 participants. | 2026/27 | 2 days | 500 EUR500€ per person, based on a minimum of 4 participants (2027 group price); private-booking prices per person are listed under Good To Know | Available | Book on company website |
| Feb 28 – Mar 1, 2027Choose these datesStart date read from the operator's group booking module (booking.chamonix-guides.com), which lists start dates only; end date computed from the 2-day programme. Group departures need a minimum of 4 participants. | 2026/27 | 2 days | 500 EUR500€ per person, based on a minimum of 4 participants (2027 group price); private-booking prices per person are listed under Good To Know | Available | Book on company website |
Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website; source last reviewed September 24, 2026.
Good To Know
Group booking: 500€ per person, based on a minimum of 4 participants
Guiding policy: Groups of 4 to 6 participants per mountain guide. Registration is possible from the age of 18.
Private booking prices 2027: 2 people: 1080€ per person; 3 people: 775€ per person; 4 people: 625€ per person; 5 people: 535€ per person; 6 people: 475€ per person
Mountain sports insurance with repatriation cover is mandatory. If you are not insured, you can take out repatriation and cancellation insurance when booking. A valid ID is mandatory
From the trip description by Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix
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