The Haute Route ski tour is a classic Alps ski tour that every backcountry skier should experience.
In this European Alps ski tour, we traverse the spectacular alpine ski touring terrain from the Mont Blanc massif in Chamonix to the Matterhorn in Zermatt through the heart of the Valais Alps of Switzerland. We are proud to be one of the most experienced American ski guiding companies on the Haute Route with over 26 trips over the past 14 years.
From the trip description by International Alpine Guides
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.
- Backcountry guidingIFMGA/UIAGM guides and all the guide's expenses
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- Advanced level skiers with previous backcountry skiing experience on alpine touring or telemark equipment along with steep skinning experience is required.
- You should be very comfortable skiing black diamond runs at a resort in most any conditions (including icy slopes) and can also ski double black diamond slopes up to 40 degrees in good conditions.
- No previous mountaineering experience is required, but it is helpful.
- Excellent physical condition is required with the ability to travel on skis with skins up to 7 hours and 3-4 thousand feet of vertical in a day for multiple days in a row.
- Sport
- Ski
- Max group size
- 8 guests
From the trip description by International Alpine Guides
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Lift pass
- Meals · partly
- Transfers · partly
- The guides' expenses
- Luggage transfer from Chamonix to Zermatt
- Ground transport from Chamonix to Zermatt while on the normal Haute Route itinerary
- All lift tickets while on the normal itinerary
- 2 nights lodging in Chamonix in double occupancy with breakfast
- 5 nights mountain hut fees with breakfast and dinner.
- Luggage transfer from Chamonix to Zermatt
- IFMGA/UIAGM guides and all the guide's expenses
Not confirmed by the operator: Lesson.
Where you stay
Along the way, we stay in high Swiss mountain huts which enables us to ski with light pack during the Haute Route. The alpine huts provide all of our bedding along with tasty meals, so overnight gear is not needed. The alpine huts have a culture unto themselves, with camaraderie among skiers from around the world. In addition to the meals that we provide, beer, wine, snacks, etc. are also available at the huts. We also provide your lodging in Chamonix prior to the tour..
From the trip description by International Alpine Guides
Pins show the approximate main trip area—not a route, meeting point, or full itinerary. Confirm exact locations in the company's trip details.
Dates and prices
| Dates | Season | Duration | From | Availability | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14 – Mar 21, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "March 14-21" under "2027 HAUTE ROUTE SKI TOUR DATES". | 2026/27 | 8 days | 3,450 USDCOST: $3450 — the page shows "$" without naming a currency; USD read from the US-based operator | Available | Book on company website |
| Mar 22 – Mar 29, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "March 22-29" under "2027 HAUTE ROUTE SKI TOUR DATES". | 2026/27 | 8 days | 3,450 USDCOST: $3450 — the page shows "$" without naming a currency; USD read from the US-based operator | Available | Book on company website |
| Apr 2 – Apr 9, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "April 2-9" under "2027 HAUTE ROUTE SKI TOUR DATES". | 2026/27 | 8 days | 3,450 USDCOST: $3450 — the page shows "$" without naming a currency; USD read from the US-based operator | Available | Book on company website |
| Apr 11 – Apr 18, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "April 11-18" under "2027 HAUTE ROUTE SKI TOUR DATES". | 2026/27 | 8 days | 3,450 USDCOST: $3450 — the page shows "$" without naming a currency; USD read from the US-based operator | 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.
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