The famous Haute Route is the once in a lifetime experience travelling on skis through the Alps from Chamonix to Zermatt
This fantastic ski journey crosses glaciers and high passes through the heart of the Alps. Starting in Argentiere/Chamonix and ending up in the shadow of the Matterhorn/Zermatt, it is a journey that every ski tourer should undertake at least once in their lifetime.
From the trip description by Snoworks
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.
- Coached: Included
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- 6 days on snow with staff
- LessonsA training day is included on day one to refresh and check these skills
- Backcountry guidingBritish IFMGA guide and Snoworks instructor
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- Levels 6 and 7, with prior multi-day touring experience.
- Good off-piste skiing standard and several weeks of ski touring, preferably including hut-to-hut tours.
- Comfortable skinning at least 3–5 hours daily with a big pack; minimum skinning rate 300 metres/hour and confident kick turns on steeper terrain.
- Demanding Haute Route week with several 8-hour days and typically 800–1200m ascent per day.
- Day-one training refreshes and checks these skills.
- Views of Mont Blanc, Monte Rosa, Grand Combin and the Matterhorn.
- Sport
- Ski
- Max group size
- 5 guests
From the trip description by Snoworks
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging · partly
- Meals · partly
- Lesson
- Transfers · partly
- British IFMGA guide and Snoworks instructor
- Shared half board accommodation in a mountain refuge (4 nights)
- Taxi connection from Champex to Verbier
- Transceiver, shovel and probe (if you do not have your own)
- Transfer from Zermatt to Chamonix on 16 April
Not included
- Lift pass
- Flights
- Return airport transfers to and from Chamonix
- Insurance
- Accommodation in Chamonix
- Glacier travel safety equipment (These can be rented for an additional €150 for the trip, please reserve these when you book, and pay cash to the guide at the welcome meeting)
- Drinks in huts
- Lunch and snacks for touring
- Day ski passes for Chamonix and Verbier
Day by day
- Day 1: 10 April 2027Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel of your choice in Chamonix (not included in the price).
- Day 2: 11 April 2027Team meeting at 08:30, kit issue and briefing, then an in-resort warm up ski day. A short ski tour, off piste runs, equipment check. Overnight at your chosen Chamonix hotel (not included in the price).
- Day 3: 12 April 2027Argentiere – Trient Hut – 1200m+ approx 7-8 hours. Dinner and stay at Trient Refuge.
- Day 4: 13 April 2027Trient Hut – Prafleuri Hut (or Mont Fort Hut) – 1300m approx 7-8 hours. Dinner and stay at Prafleuri Refuge (or Mont Fort).
- Day 5: 14 April 2027Prafleuri Hut – Cabane du Dix – 900m approx 5-6 hours.
- Day 6: 15 April 2027Dix – Vignettes Hut; approximately 1000m ascent and 6 hours. Steep glaciated terrain may require climbing on foot. Dinner and overnight at Vignettes Refuge.
- Day 7: 16 April 2027Vignettes – Zermatt; approximately 800m ascent and 8–9 hours, crossing three cols and six glaciers. Transfer back to Chamonix after skiing; dinner and hotel in Chamonix are not included.
- Day 8: 17 April 2027Departure; airport transfers are not included.Please note: as this is a high mountain Alpine traverse, there is a chance that it won't be possible to complete the original itinerary due to safety and snow conditions. In this instance, the guide will tailor the itinerary.
From the trip description by Snoworks
Where you stay
Shared half board accommodation in a mountain refuge (4 nights) is included. Accommodation in Chamonix is not included – dinner and overnight stay in a hotel of your choice in Chamonix on day 1, and overnight at your chosen Chamonix hotel on day 2.
Getting there
Return airport transfers to and from Chamonix are not included. A taxi connection from Champex to Verbier is included, as is the transfer from Zermatt to Chamonix on 16 April.
From the trip description by Snoworks
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
- Apr 11 – Apr 16, 20272026/27 · 6 days3,010 GBPFrom £3010 — The initial price based on 1 adult with the lowest price in low season. The price covers a British IFMGA guide and a Snoworks instructor, shared half board accommodation in a mountain refuge for 4 nights, the Champex to Verbier taxi and the Zermatt to Chamonix transfer. Chamonix hotel nAvailableChoose these datesBook 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; details as of September 2, 2026.
Good to know
Minimum requirements for this course: Levels 6 and 7 with prior multi day touring experience.
To join this trip you need a minimum 300 metre/hour skinning rate, and a confident kick turn on steeper terrain. Please contact us to discuss your level prior to booking.
Required Equipment: Avalanche equipment can be provided. Glacial safety equipment can be provided (€150 supplement).
Tour Assessment & Technical Terrain:
The guide assesses skiing standard, fitness and technical ability before committing to the tour. Some stages involve roped climbing on foot and steep glacier terrain; route choice depends on conditions.
From the trip description by Snoworks
