Details of the trip:

Meeting at the base of the Aiguille du Midi cable car station. We will do a gear check before taking the lift. Meeting time will be around 8.30-8.45. After arriving at the top of the Aiguille du Midi we will put on our crampons and rope up to climb down the ridgeline. The Vallée Blanche is an ungroomed off piste ski run that requires extreme caution as we are skiing through crevasses and seracs.

Rates:
6 pers. from € 95. Total € 570
2 pers. from € 250. Total € 500 

Duration

4- 6 hours depending on how much time we take at lunch.

Included in the package:

• Guide fees
• Snow safety gear; shuffle, probe and beacon
• Harness

Not included:

• Cable car and train tickets
• Lunch at the Requin hut
  
  

Equipment

• Comfortable backpack with capability to attach skis to.
• Ski & ski boots
• A pair of poles with large discs
• If you have your own: A security pack including harness, beacon, shovel & probe
• A pair of light crampons (rent from climbing shop)
  
  

Clothing checklist

• Waterproof and windproof, non-insulated parka with hood (Gore-tex or equivalent)
• Waterproof and windproof, non-insulated pants
• Thick polar-pile fleece jacket or equivalent
  
• A light down jacket
  
• Medium weight thermal underwear
  
• Warm ski socks
  
• Warm ski gloves or mittens
  
• A pair of adjusted gloves (in leather or fleece)
  
• Neck protection
  
• Spare thermal underwear (for sleeping and change)
  

Accessories

• High-altitude sunglasses (grade 4 is recommended)
  
• Airbag (not required)
  
• Goggles
  
• 1 liter water bottle
  
• Sunblock for face and lips
  
• A plastic bag contains your ID card & Euros for extras
  
  
  

Details of the trip:

We will meet in Bourg St Maurice and do a gear check. We have many options depending on where the conditions are optimal to have a fantastic day in the backcountry.

• Col de Roche
• Bec Rouge
• Les Grandes Aiguilles
• Aiguille du Clapet
• Pointe de Archeboc 

Rates:
6 pers. from € 90 per person. Total € 540
2 pers. from € 250 per person. Total € 500 

Duration

Between 4-6 hours

Included in the package:

• Guide fees
• Snow safety gear; shuffle, probe and beacon
• Harness

Not included:

• ​Cable car and train tickets
  

Equipment

• Backpack that allows you to attach and carry your skis on the pack.
• Ski & shoes
• A pair of poles with large discs
• If you have your own: A security pack including harness, beacon, shovel & probe
• A pair of light crampons (rent from a climbing shop)

Clothing checklist

• Waterproof and windproof, non-insulated parka with hood (Gore-tex or equivalent)
  
• Waterproof and windproof, non-insulated pants
  
• Thick polar-pile fleece jacket or equivalent
  
• A light down jacket
  
• 1 long-sleeve shirt
  
• Medium weight thermal underwear
  
• Warm ski socks
  
• Warm ski gloves or mittens
  
• A pair of adjusted gloves (in leather or fleece)
  
• Neck protection
  
• Spare thermal underwear (for sleeping and change)
  

Accessories

• High-altitude sunglasses (grade 4 is recommended)
  
• Airbag (not required)
  
• Goggles
  
• 1 liter water bottle
  
• Sunblock for face and lips
  
• A plastic bag contains your ID card & Euros for extras
  
  
  

We begin skiing the Haute Route in the French Alps in Chamonix where we spend a day skiing the famous Vallée Blanche off the Aiguille du Midi back to town to acclimatize. This first day is also meant to review some of the skills needed for the Haute Route such as kick turns, skinning with ski crampons, and crevasse rescue.

The next day we start off on the Haute Route, crossing into Switzerland and spending the next six days ski traversing the Swiss Alps through the Valais region. We ski the Verbier variation via the Trient, Mont Fort, Dix, Vignettes and the Bertol huts. Every morning we start the day early. We end the Haute Route by skiing under the majestic North Face of the Matterhorn and into Zermatt.

Along the ski tour you will enjoy exciting ski mountaineering challenges, wonderful descents, comfortable and cosy Swiss mountain huts, and phenomenal high alpine scenery.

Duration:
7 days

Duration
8 DAYS

Day 1: We meet at the base of the Aiguille du Midi cable car and do a gear check. We ski the for the Vallee Blanche to acclimatize.

Day 2: We begin with the handsome descent of the Rognons glacier from the top of the Grands Montets cable car (3300m). Having arrived at the Argentière glacier (2550m), we put on our skins and head for the Argentière hut (2771m). Throughout the climb there are spectacular views of the neighbouring north faces. The remainder of the day is devoted to basic mountaineering (cramponing) and safety (avalanche rescue) techniques.
Vertical ascent: 225m / Vertical descent: 750m.

Days 3: We start with a short climb up to the Passon moraine (2380m). We cross the moraine on foot and may have to use crampons. The climb now continues on skis to the foot of the Col du Passon (3028m), which we reach using crampons. We now ski beneath the north face of the Chardonnet. We put our skins back on to cross the Tour glacier to reach the Col Supérieur du Tour (3289m). We are now in Switzerland. A long descent of the Trient glacier followed by a short, technical climb in crampons takes us to the Col des Ecandies (2796m). There is now a magnificent descent through the Val d’Arpette to the village of Champex (1480m) where we spend the night in a comfortable gîte.
Vertical ascent: 1100m / Vertical descent: 1850m.

Day 4: We go by minibus to the Verbier ski area. The ski lifts take us to the foot of the Col de la Chaux (2940m), which is our first climb. Next we reach the Col de Momin (3003m), which gives access to the magnificent Grand Désert glacier. We continue to the lower slopes of the Rosablanche (3336m), which we can climb as a round-trip from here, before descending to the charming Prafleuri hut (2662m).
Vertical ascent: 700m / Vertical descent: 900m.

Day 5: We start the day with a short climb to the Col des Roux (2804m) from where we can see the rest of the day’s route. A long descending traverse leads us to one end of the Dix lake. From here we climb up via the Pas du Chat (2385m) to the Dix hut (2928m), which is dominated by the Mont Blanc de Cheilon (3869m).
Vertical ascent: 850m / Vertical descent: 400m.

Day 6: Our days begins with a short descent to reach the Tsena Refien glacier, along which we make our way up to the Pigne d’Arolla (3796m). At around 3600m we might have to use crampons on the ‘passage de la Serpentine’. The summit of the Pigne d’Arolla is one of the best viewing points on the Haute Route, with panoramic views across the Alps. This stunning glacier stage concludes with the beautiful descent to the Vignettes hut (3160m).
Vertical ascent: 1000m / Vertical descent: 640m.

Day 7: We start with a short descent to the Mont Collon glacier, which we climb up to reach the Col de l’Evêque (3392m). We next descend the upper Arolla glacier to the Vierge where we put on our skins to reach the foot of the Col du Mont Brulé (3213m), which we climb using crampons. After a short descent, we go to the Col de Valpelline (3554m), which is our last climb. The time has come to commence our descent to Zermatt and probably one of the most beautiful descents in the Alps, passing beneath the Dent d’Hérens (4171m) and the Matterhorn (4478m). We reach Zermatt mid-afternoon.
Vertical ascent: 1130m / Vertical descent: 2730m.

This programme is meant as a guide only. Depending on the abilities of the group and the conditions in the mountains, your mountain guide may alter the route.

Price includes

• IFMGA English speaking mountain guiding service
• Rental of full safety kit (avalanche transceiver/DVA, shovel, probe)

Price does not includes

• Personal drinks in huts and other personal expenses (we recommend you bring Euros and Swiss Francs)
• Half-board in mountain huts (dinner, breakfast and night)
• Take out lunches and daily snacks
• Ski lift access as per programme
• Transfers as per programme

• Comfortable frameless rucksack of 35 capability to attach your skis & ice-axe
• Ski touring skis & shoes
• Adhesive climbing skins & ski crampons adapted to your skis
• A pair of poles with large discs
• A security pack including harness, DVA, shovel & probe
• A pair of light crampons
• Ice-axe

• Waterproof and windproof, non-insulated parka with hood (Gore-tex or equivalent)
• Waterproof and windproof, non-insulated pants
• Thick polar-pile fleece jacket or equivalent
• A light down jacket
• 1 long-sleeve shirt
• Medium weight thermal underwear (top + bottoms, silk or polypro, double as pyjamas)
• Warm ski socks
• Warm ski hat and light sun hat with brim
• Warm ski gloves or mittens
• A pair of adjusted gloves (in leather or fleece)
• Neck protection
• Spare thermal underwear (for sleeping and change)

Accesories

• High-altitude sunglasses (grade 4 is recommended)
• Goggles
• 1.5 quart water bottle
• An isotherm bottle
• A mini toiletry bag including: sunblock for face and lips, aspirin, elastoplast, 2nd skin kit, earplug, toilet paper
• A headlamp with spare batteries
• A cotton or silk sleeping sheet: compulsory in every hut. - Huts provide blankets, slippers or clogs
• A plastic bag contains your ID card & Euros & Swiss Francs for extras

Details of the trip:

We will pick you up from Tromsø and transfer you to Senja.

This week of ski touring is designed for comfort and we stay the whole week in the village of Mefjorvaer, in the north of the island, in a cozy lodge where we have all our dinners in the restaurant.

We will use the lodge as a base and take trips out every day, transferring by minibus to enjoy the best routes. The Island has a good road network, allowing access to the most remote spots in approximately an hour from where we stay.

March and beginning April are an ideal time to visit as it offers plenty of daylight, but the temperatures are low enough for potential powder.

Duration
8 DAYS

Included in the package:

• IFMGA English speaking mountain guiding service.
• Rental of full safety kit (avalanche transceiver/DVA, shovel, probe)
• Half-board (dinner, breakfast and night)
• Take out lunches and daily snacks.

Not included:

• ​Personal drinks and other personal expenses.
  
  

Equipment

• Comfortable frameless rucksack of 25-30 liter capability to attach your skis and ice-ax
• Ski touring skis & shoes
• Adhesive climbing skins & ski crampons adapted to your skis
• A pair of poles with large discs
• A security pack including harness, DVA, shovel & probe
• A pair of light crampons
• Ice-axe

Clothing checklist

• Waterproof and windproof, non-insulated parka with hood (Gore-tex or equivalent)
  
• Waterproof and windproof, non-insulated pants
  
• Thick polar-pile fleece jacket or equivalent
  
• A light down jacket
  
• 1 long-sleeve shirt
  
• Medium weight thermal underwear (top + bottoms, silk or polypro, double as pyjamas)
  
• Warm ski socks
  
• Warm ski hat and light sun hat with brim
  
• Warm ski gloves or mittens
  
• A pair of adjusted gloves (in leather or fleece)
  
• Neck protection
  
• Spare thermal underwear (for sleeping and change)
  

Accessories

• High-altitude sunglasses (grade 4 is recommended)
  
• Goggles
  
• 1.5 quart water bottle
  
• An isotherm bottle
  
• A toiletry bag including: sunblock for face and lips, aspirin, elastoplast, 2nd skin kit, earplug, toilet paper
  
• A headlamp with spare batteries
  
• A plastic bag contains your ID card & Euros for extras
  
  
  

Details of the trip:

Day 1 Arrival in Bariloche and equipment check (try to be there 2 days earlier)
Day 2 Bariloche to Vinagrillo River Ranch by boat followed by an Argentinian Asado (BBQ)
Day 3 Horse assisted ski traverse of the Tres Picos, back to Bariloche via Patagonia Brewery
Day 4 Cerro Catedral Skiresort to Rifugio Frey
Day 5 Rifugio Frey to Rifugio Jacob
Day 6 Rifugio Jacob to Bariloche
Day 7 Scenic car drive to Chile and skin up Casablanca Volcano and back to Bariloche
Day 8 Departure day

The program is subject to change and weather dependable.

Duration
8 DAYS

Included in the package:

• All lodging with double occupancy (max. 3 star) & mountain hut fees
• Breakfast, dinner and lunches while on the ski tour (meals not included when in town)
• All in-country private ground transportation
• Horses and local logistics
• AMGA trained and/or IFMGA certified ski guide and all the guide's expenses

Not included:

• ​​International & domestic flights
• Trip cancellation insurance
• Ski touring gear (Take from home!)
• Alcohol
• Ski lift tickets
  

It is highly advised to bring all the equipment from home as Bariloche does not have a great rental infrastructure.

• Comfortable frameless rucksack of 35 capability to attach your skis & ice-axe
• Ski touring skis & shoes
• Adhesive climbing skins & ski crampons adapted to your skis
• A pair of poles with large discs
• A security pack including harness, DVA, shovel & probe
• A pair of light crampons
• Ice-axe

Clothing checklist

• Waterproof and windproof, non-insulated parka with hood (Gore-tex or equivalent)
  
• Waterproof and windproof, non-insulated pants
  
• Thick polar-pile fleece jacket or equivalent
  
• A light down jacket
  
• 1 long-sleeve shirt
  
• Medium weight thermal underwear (top + bottoms, silk or polypro, double as pyjamas)
  
• Warm ski socks
  
• Warm ski hat and light sun hat with brim
  
• Warm ski gloves or mittens
  
• A pair of adjusted gloves (in leather or fleece)
  
• Neck protection
  
• Spare thermal underwear (for sleeping and change)
  

Accessories

• High-altitude sunglasses (grade 4 is recommended)
• Goggles
  
• 1.5 quart water bottle
  
• An isotherm bottle
  
• A mini toiletry bag including: sunblock for face and lips, aspirin, elastoplast, 2nd skin kit, earplug, toilet paper
  
• A headlamp with spare batteries
  
• A cotton or silk sleeping sheet: compulsory in every hut. - Huts provide blankets, slippers or clogs
  
• A plastic bag contains your ID card & Euros & Swiss Francs for extras
  

Bring US dollars as a way to pay.