The Haute Route is a multi-day ski tour from Chamonix to Zermatt.
Starting in Chamonix, skiing through the heart of the Alps and finishing in Zermatt with the remarkable view of the Matterhorn. This is truly the ski adventure of a lifetime.
From the trip description by Mountain Guide Travel
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.
- 6 days on snow with staff
- Backcountry guiding
Terrain, ability and who it is for
BeginnerIntermediateAdvancedExpert
Terrain
Skills and stamina
- The Haute Route is a challenging ski tour over 6 quite intense days. It is suitable for skiers who have previous experience of multi-day ski touring and backcountry skiing.
- You need to have a good level of fitness and have the skiing ability to cope with variable off-piste snow conditions.
Season
- Since we travel in high altitude terrain this ski tour is suitable for the later part of the season. The huts open in mid-March and the season continues until the beginning of May.
Who you ride with
- Sport
- Ski
From the trip description by Mountain Guide Travel
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Meals · partly
- Safety equipment for off-piste and glacier skiing (transceiver, shovel, probe, rope and harness)
- Professional mountain guide, authorised by UIAGM/IFMGA
- 6 days ski touring
- All safety equipment for off-piste and glacier skiing (transceiver, shovel, probe, rope and harness)
- All transport during the week including return to Chamonix
- Hotel accommodation in twin room including breakfast for 2 nights (single room can, where possible, be arranged at additional cost)
- 5 nights at mountain huts including breakfast and dinner
- Amazing views and good skiing in a remarkable high-mountain environment
Not included
- Lift pass
- Transfers
- Lunch and drinks at the mountain huts (beer, soda, wine, etc)
- Ski touring equipment, see list above
- Travel to/from Chamonix
- Ski passes
- Mandatory insurance to cover mountain rescue costs
- Extra costs if we need to change the program
Not confirmed by the operator: Lesson.
Day by day
- Day 1: Arrival day in ChamonixThe hotel will be available for check in from 3 pm. If you want to spend additional days before or after the trip, please let us know.
- Day 2: To Argentiere hutThe first ski day of our 6 day tour. Your mountain guide will meet you at the hotel and go through the equipment. We set off to the Grands Montets Ski station for some warm up runs. This gives the guide the opportunity to find out the ski level of the group. Then we put our skins on and start walking up to the goal of the day: Refuge Argentiere.
- Day 3: Refuge Argentiere - ChampexTo wake up at the Argentiere hut just as the sun reaches the summit of the nearby Aiguille du Chardonnet, is a truly magical feeling. After breakfast we start skiing. One of the best runs of the week is ahead of us. A 1300 meters' vertical descent to the village of Champex-Lac where we spend the night.
- Day 4: Prafleuri hutWe start the day woth taxi to Verbier where we take the lift up and ski to Prafleuri hut.
- Day 5: Dix hutToday we head for the Dix hut beginning with a climb to Col de Roux at 2804 meters. From here we can ski down to La Barma. As we continue beside the lake, Lac des Dix we have a great view and one can truly feel why this is called The Haute Route. After about five hours of hard work we can finally relax in the impressive and welcoming Dix hut.
- Day 6: Dix hut – Vignettes hut via Pigne d'ArollaOn our sixth day we will climb to the summit of Pigne d'Arolla, 3796 meters, before we arrive at the Vignettes hut.
- Day 7: Vignettes hut –ZermattWe prefer to put in a little extra effort on this day in order to take the pressure off the last day. We start with a climb to the Col des Vignettes and continue up Mt Collon Glacier to Col de L'Evêque at 3392 meters. In the far distance the Matterhorn becomes bigger and bigger for every step we take. We travel through terrain with stunning views over glaciers and several passes on this last day before we finally ski down to Zermatt. After at beer in the village we return to Chamonix by train or taxi.
- Day 8: Departure dayWe recommend the bus or train back to the airport, but there is also taxi service. Geneva in the closest airport.
From the trip description by Mountain Guide Travel
Where you stay
- Hotel accommodation in twin room including breakfast for 2 nights (single room can, where possible, be arranged at additional cost)
- 5 nights at mountain huts including breakfast and dinner
Getting There
Geneva in the closest airport. We recommend the bus or train back to the airport, but there is also taxi service.
From the trip description by Mountain Guide Travel
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Dates and prices
| Dates | Season | Duration | From | Availability | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16 – Mar 23, 2027Choose these datesListed as "Privat grupp zermatt - verbier" (a private group), 2 spots available. | 2026/27 | 8 days | 2,290 EUR€2 290 per person in a group with a minimum of 4 participants; 2 hotel nights (twin, breakfast) and 5 hut nights (half board). | Private Inquiry | Book on company website |
| Mar 22 – Mar 29, 2027Choose these dates | 2026/27 | 8 days | 2,290 EUR€2 290 per person in a group with a minimum of 4 participants; 2 hotel nights (twin, breakfast) and 5 hut nights (half board). | Limited | Book on company website |
| Mar 25 – Apr 1, 2027Choose these dates | 2026/27 | 8 days | 2,290 EUR€2 290 per person in a group with a minimum of 4 participants; 2 hotel nights (twin, breakfast) and 5 hut nights (half board). | Sold Out | Book on company website |
| Mar 29 – Apr 5, 2027Choose these datesA second group on this date is listed as full. | 2026/27 | 8 days | 2,290 EUR€2 290 per person in a group with a minimum of 4 participants; 2 hotel nights (twin, breakfast) and 5 hut nights (half board). | Limited | Book on company website |
| Apr 4 – Apr 11, 2027Choose these dates | 2026/27 | 8 days | 2,290 EUR€2 290 per person in a group with a minimum of 4 participants; 2 hotel nights (twin, breakfast) and 5 hut nights (half board). | Sold Out | Book on company website |
| Apr 5 – Apr 12, 2027Choose these datesA second group on this date is listed as full. | 2026/27 | 8 days | 2,290 EUR€2 290 per person in a group with a minimum of 4 participants; 2 hotel nights (twin, breakfast) and 5 hut nights (half board). | Limited | Book on company website |
| Apr 7 – Apr 14, 2027Choose these dates | 2026/27 | 8 days | 2,290 EUR€2 290 per person in a group with a minimum of 4 participants; 2 hotel nights (twin, breakfast) and 5 hut nights (half board). | Limited | Book on company website |
| Apr 12 – Apr 19, 2027Choose these datesA second group on this date is listed as full. | 2026/27 | 8 days | 2,290 EUR€2 290 per person in a group with a minimum of 4 participants; 2 hotel nights (twin, breakfast) and 5 hut nights (half board). | Limited | Book on company website |
| Apr 28 – May 5, 2027Choose these dates | 2026/27 | 8 days | 2,290 EUR€2 290 per person in a group with a minimum of 4 participants; 2 hotel nights (twin, breakfast) and 5 hut nights (half board). | Sold Out | 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
- We only take 4-6 skiers per guide on the Haute Route. Some weeks there are 2 groups and then the guides will work together.
- Harness, crampons and ice axe are on the personal equipment list (available for rent in Chamonix).
- Mandatory insurance to cover mountain rescue costs is not included.
From the trip description by Mountain Guide Travel
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