3-day ski tour in the Chamonix Valley on the Tour Glacier with overnight at the Albert premier hut.
At the northern end of the Mont Blanc Massif, the mountains between the villages of Le Tour in France and Trient in Switzerland offer wild and unusual descents accessible from the Glacier du Tour. This touring program, with its clever route, will allow you to explore this lesser-known part of the massif.
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.
- 3 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
- Designed for individuals who regularly engage in physical activity. Expect a positive elevation gain of up to 1,000 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). Before mid-March, D2 in not guarded hut
- Ski lift access as per programme
- Rental of full safety kit (avalanche transceiver/DVA, shovel, probe)
Not included
- Transfers
- Take out lunches and daily snacks
- Personal drinks in huts and other personal expenses (we recommend you bring Euros)
- Cost of getting to meeting point
- 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 begin from the Bochard lift (2,766 m) and traverse to the Lognan Glacier (2,700 m). From there, we skin up to the Rognons Glacier (3,050 m) via the Rachasses Pass. We then ski down to the Argentière Glacier, which is mostly flat at this point, making the ski tour to the refuge short and easy. We stay overnight at the Argentière hut (2,771 m), where the view of the towering north faces above the Argentière Glacier is simply stunning!Vertical ascent: 575 m / Vertical descent: 750 mItinerary before mid-March: The ascent to the Col des Rachasses is extended to the Col des Grands Montets (3,225 m), and the night at the Argentière hut is replaced by a night at the Lognan hut.Elevation gain: 525 m / Elevation loss: 1,200 m
- Day 2: Our day begins with a short descent to the Passon moraine (2,380m). We cross the moraine on foot, and crampons may be necessary. The climb then continues on skis. The slopes are wide until we reach the col, which we access with crampons. The views from the col (3,028m), overlooking both the Argentière basin and the Le Tour basin, are simply breathtaking. We then ski under the north face of Chardonnet. Skins are put back on to cross the stunning Glacier du Tour towards the Col Supérieur du Tour (3,100m). A gentle descent follows along the Glacier du Tour, leading to the Albert I refuge (2,700m), which requires a short uphill section. We spend the night at the mountain hut.Vertical ascent: 800m / Vertical descent: 700mItinerary before mid-March: The Passon moraine is reached on a ski tour from the Lognan hut. Overnight at the Albert I winter hut, which is equipped with a wood stove.Elevation gain: 1,100m / Elevation loss: 350m
- Day 3: From our mountain hut, we ski up to the crest above us (3,094m), which we will climb using crampons. On the other side, the sunny, gentle slopes of the Glacier des Grands welcome us. We then ski down through the wild landscape of the Grands and Bron glaciers, all the way to the Combe de la Chaux des Grands (2,400m) at the foot of the Grandes Autannes (2,680m). We reach the summit by ski and then on foot. Afterward, we take on the famous north side descent to the Herbagères (2,033m). Finally, we ascend to the Col de Balme (2,200m), which gives us access to the Tour-Vallorcine ski area, where we ski down to the village of Le Tour. We return to Argentière by public transport in the mid-afternoon.Vertical ascent: 850m / Vertical descent: 1,750mItinerary before mid-March: The itinerary remains the same.
From the trip description by Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix
Where you stay
During the trip: Half-board in huts. No drinking water. Before & after the trip: We have some hotel partners in Chamonix with special prices for our customers.
Getting There
Meet at 09:00 in front of the Grands Montets (Argentière) ticket office.
From the trip description by Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix
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Dates and prices
| Dates | Season | Duration | From | Availability | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5 – 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 3-day programme. Group departures need a minimum of 4 participants. | 2026/27 | 3 days | 700 EUR700€ 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 19 – Feb 21, 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 3-day programme. Group departures need a minimum of 4 participants. | 2026/27 | 3 days | 700 EUR700€ 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 |
| Mar 5 – Mar 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 3-day programme. Group departures need a minimum of 4 participants. | 2026/27 | 3 days | 700 EUR700€ 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 |
| Mar 12 – Mar 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 3-day programme. Group departures need a minimum of 4 participants. | 2026/27 | 3 days | 700 EUR700€ 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 |
| Mar 19 – Mar 21, 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 3-day programme. Group departures need a minimum of 4 participants. | 2026/27 | 3 days | 700 EUR700€ 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 |
| Mar 27 – Mar 29, 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 3-day programme. Group departures need a minimum of 4 participants. | 2026/27 | 3 days | 700 EUR700€ 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 |
| Apr 2 – Apr 4, 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 3-day programme. Group departures need a minimum of 4 participants. | 2026/27 | 3 days | 700 EUR700€ 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: 700€ 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 : 1545€ per person; 3 people : 1120€ per person; 4 people : 910€ per person; 5 people : 785€ per person; 6 people : 700€ 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 offering both of these types of cover 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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