Switzerland Haute Route Ski Tour — Chamonix to Zermatt

Overview

The classic high-level ski mountaineering traverse from Chamonix to Zermatt, crossing from France into Switzerland through a series of high cols and glaciated passes between Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn. The route visits some of the finest ski touring terrain in the Alps, staying in remote mountain huts each night. Avalanche risk assessment and crevasse rescue skills are essential; participants should be confident off-piste skiers. The traverse is typically done in 6-8 days and covers around 120 km.

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Prefilled for 1 March 2027 — the next best-season window. Search on partner sites — opens in a new tab.