Based in Chamonix since its creation in 1993, the Odyssée Montagne agency of high mountain guides and expedition specialisits organizes a "ski theHaute Route tour" with several departures in Spring eveyr year. The Haute Route ski tour has become a classic among ski mountaineers since it was firts accomplished by Dr Payot in 1924.
The Haute Route ski tour is the name given to the Chamonix-Zermatt route across the French and Valaisannes Alps in switzerland; a challenging and beautiful itinerary through the Alps culminating in the Tete Blanche in Zermatt at 3724m altitude. This celebrated alpine route offers stunning scenery, views of the majestic glaciers with challenging passages with ropes and carrying of skis...
Whether you are an adept ski mountaineer or have had little prior mountaineering experience or training, you need to be in good physical condition for this 7-day ski tour and follow Odyssée Montagne's recommendations for technical preparation for your crossing. You can either join a group, whose size is limited to 6 to 7 participants to ensure optimal safety and guiding conditions, or you can make your Haute Route ski tour with a private guide.
Feel free to order an Odyssée Montagne catalog online for further details about our guided Haute Route ski tours. |
