2-day ski touring in the Chamonix Valley including Col du Passon with overnight at the Lognan hut.
The Col du Passon is one of the emblematic passes of the Mont Blanc Massif, offering a magnificent winter crossing between the Argentière and Tour glaciers. This traverse provides the opportunity to explore vast glacial areas while enjoying exceptional views of the surrounding peaks, such as the Aiguille Verte (4,122 m) and the Chardonnet (3,824 m).
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 guiding service; 4 to 6 people.
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- Suitable for skiers skilled in off-piste skiing across various snow conditions and with advanced ski touring experience, including the ability to perform kick turns. The terrain features wide slopes with occasional narrow sections and inclines of up to 35° with sections that may require boot packing with crampons and ice axe
- Designed for individuals who regularly engage in physical activity. Expect a positive elevation gain of up to 1000 meters per day and an effort of 5 to 6 hours each 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
- IFMGA English speaking mountain guiding service
- Half-board in mountain huts (dinner, breakfast and night)
- Lifts
- Avalanche transceiver (DVA), shovel, probe and harness rental
Not included
- Transfers
- Take out lunches and daily snacks - impossible to buy your lunch at the hut.
- Personal drinks in huts and other personal expenses (we recommend you bring Euros)
- Cost of getting to meeting point and cost of getting back to Chamonix
- Personal technical equipment
Not confirmed by the operator: Lesson.
Day by day
This is provided as a guideline and may be adjusted according to the group's level and mountain conditions
- Day 1: We take the ski lifts from the Grands Montets resort to the top of the Bochard cable car (2,766 m). From there, we make a short descending traverse to reach the Glacier de Lognan (2,700 m). We then ascend via the Col des Rachasses to the Col des Grands Montets (3,225 m). We then embark on a magnificent descent to the Glacier d'Argentière, which we follow to the Lognan Hut (2,067 m), where we spend the night.Elevation gain: 575 m / Elevation loss: 750 m
- Day 2: Col du Passon (3028m). We climb up the length of the Argentière glacier, which we cross to reach the Passon moraine (2380m). We cross the moraine on foot, we may require crampons. The climb continues on skis. The slopes here are wide up until the col, which we reach using crampons and roped together via a couloir about a hundred metres high. The views from the col, over not only the Argentière basin but also the Le Tour basin, are simply breath-taking. The ski down to the village of Le Tour via the Le Tour glacier is a must of the Chamonix valley ! 1 600m of great skiing!Vertical ascent: 960m / Vertical descent: 1600m
From the trip description by Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix
Where you stay
During the trip: half-board in hut. Before & after the trip: We have some hotel partners in Chamonix with special prices for our customers.
Getting There
Meeting point at 09:00 in front of the Grands Montets (Argentière) ticket office. In order to limit traffic in the valley, we recommend using public transport (bus or train).
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 | 490 EUR490€ per person based on minimum of 4 participants (2027 group price); private-booking prices per person are listed under Good To Know | Available | Book on company website |
| Jan 23 – Jan 24, 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 | 490 EUR490€ per person based on 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 | 490 EUR490€ per person based on minimum of 4 participants (2027 group price); private-booking prices per person are listed under Good To Know | Available | Book on company website |
| Feb 6 – Feb 7, 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 | 490 EUR490€ per person based on minimum of 4 participants (2027 group price); private-booking prices per person are listed under Good To Know | Available | Book on company website |
| Feb 13 – Feb 14, 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 | 490 EUR490€ per person based on 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: 490€ per person based on minimum of 4 participants
Guiding policy: 4 to 6 people. Registration possible from the age of 18.
Private booking prices 2027: 2 people : 1015€ per person; 3 people : 735€ per person; 4 people : 595€ per person; 5 people : 510€ per person; 6 people : 455€ per person
Participants must have mountain sports insurance with repatriation cover. We strongly recommend that this also includes cancellation cover. You can take out insurance when you sign up. Participants must also take valid ID with them.
From the trip description by Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix
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