4-day ski touring trip in the Monte Rosa Massif, including the ascent of several 4,000m peaks.
The Monte Rosa massif includes around a dozen peaks over 4,000 metres and offers an outstanding playground for ski touring, with some of the most spectacular descents in the Alps. We invite you to discover this extraordinary area on a traverse from the Gressoney Valley to Zermatt.
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.
- 4 days on snow with staff
- Backcountry guidingIFMGA English-speaking mountain guiding service; 4 to 5 people per guide.
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- Suitable for skiers skilled in off-piste skiing in 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, cols and summits that may require boot packing with crampons and an ice axe.
- Designed for individuals who regularly engage in endurance activities. Expect a positive elevation gain of up to 1,300 metres per day and 7 to 8 hours of effort 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
- Transfers · partly
- IFMGA English-speaking mountain guiding service
- Half-board in mountain huts (dinner, breakfast and overnight stay)
- Ski lift access as per programme
- Transfers as per programme
- Rental of a full safety kit (avalanche transceiver/DVA, shovel, probe)
Not included
- Take-away lunches* and daily snacks, *available from the huts
- Personal drinks in huts and other personal expenses (we recommend bringing euros and Swiss francs)
- Return transfer to Chamonix (150€ per person)
- 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: Transfer from Chamonix to the Gressoney Valley in Italy and the village of Stafal, via the Mont Blanc Tunnel. We take the ski lifts up to Indren (3,275 m), the highest point of the Gressoney ski area. We then set off on a first ski tour towards Punta Giordani (4,046 m). We ski back down before continuing with a beautiful descent to the Orestes Hut (2,625 m), located just next to the ski area.Vertical ascent: 500 m / Vertical descent: 500 m
- Day 2: After a first descent to Gabiet, we take the ski lifts to Indren (3 275m), from where we head to the Montova hut (3 500m). Once again we can lighten our packs here before heading for our first 4000er: the Vincent Pyramid (4 215m). The gentle gradient of the slopes here is made for skiing. We descend via the same route to the hut, where we spend the night.Vertical ascent: 940m / Vertical descent: 715m
- Day 3: We set off towards the Col de Lys (4,256 m). Once again, the gentle slopes provide excellent skiing terrain. Throughout the ascent, the glacial atmosphere is particularly striking and the views are spectacular. From the Col de Lys, we may continue towards Punta Gnifetti (4,554 m). We then descend the Grenz Glacier, which offers a truly spectacular descent between the Dufourspitze (4,634 m) and the Lyskamm (4,527 m), before reaching the Monte Rosa Hut (2,883 m), where we spend the night.Vertical ascent: 1,054 m / Vertical descent: 1,670 m
- Day 4: From the Monte Rosa Hut, we make an ascending traverse towards Ob dem See (approximately 2,800 m). Crossing this rocky shoulder requires us to progress with our skis on our backpacks along an equipped section before reaching the Gorner Glacier. We then climb this vast, gently angled glacier, dominated by the impressive serac barriers of the Monte Rosa glaciers. We cross the glacier to the Stockhornpass (3,382 m), then continue to the summit of the Stockhorn (3,532 m). We then begin our descent towards the Findel Glacier and the Zermatt ski area. We reach Gant, then take the ski lifts up to Blauherd, from where we ski down the pistes to Zermatt.Vertical ascent: 720 m / Vertical descent: 1,520 m
From the trip description by Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix
Where you stay
Half-board in huts. Showers available on Day 1. Before & after the trip: We have hotel partners in Chamonix offering special rates for our customers.
Getting There
Meet at 08:30 at the Compagnie des Guides office in Chamonix. Transfer by minibus to the departure point. Return transfer from Zermatt to Chamonix available as an option.
From the trip description by Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix
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Dates and prices
- Apr 1 – Apr 4, 20272026/27 · 4 days1,320 EUR1 320€ per person based on a minimum of 4 participants. (2027 group price); private-booking prices per person are listed under Good To KnowAvailableChoose these datesBook on company website
Start date read from the operator's group booking module (booking.chamonix-guides.com), which lists start dates only; end date computed from the 4-day programme. Group departures need a minimum of 4 participants.
- Apr 8 – Apr 11, 20272026/27 · 4 days1,320 EUR1 320€ per person based on a minimum of 4 participants. (2027 group price); private-booking prices per person are listed under Good To KnowAvailableChoose these datesBook on company website
Start date read from the operator's group booking module (booking.chamonix-guides.com), which lists start dates only; end date computed from the 4-day programme. Group departures need a minimum of 4 participants.
- Apr 15 – Apr 18, 20272026/27 · 4 days1,320 EUR1 320€ per person based on a minimum of 4 participants. (2027 group price); private-booking prices per person are listed under Good To KnowAvailableChoose these datesBook on company website
Start date read from the operator's group booking module (booking.chamonix-guides.com), which lists start dates only; end date computed from the 4-day programme. Group departures need a minimum of 4 participants.
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: 1 320€ per person based on a minimum of 4 participants.
Guiding policy: 4 to 5 people per guide. Registration possible from the age of 18.
Private booking prices 2027: 2 people: 2 505€ per person; 3 people: 1 845€ per person; 4 people: 1 515€ per person; 5 people: 1 320€ 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 carry valid ID with them.
From the trip description by Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix
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