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Haute Route
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Haute Route
The classical ‘Haute Route’, situated in the ‘Alps of the Wallis’, is and remains one of the greatest goals for every ski-touring enthusiast. Towards the end of the winter, between April and May is the most favourable time to attempt this classic of all ski traverses. At this time of the year the corn snow is probably at its best, the days are longer and considerably warmer and there are fewer skiers on the route. The valleys bottoms start to turn green with the new groth. All this is part of the ‘Haute Route’ ex-perience that so many ski tourers are dreaming of. To be able to leave your own tracks in this gorgeous landscape, to stay in mostly empty huts and to appreciate the good avalanche conditions you will find this time of year. |
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Trip Description:  |
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 Trip Description: |
| Services: |
• Mountain guide
• avalanche transceiver, shovel. |
| Additional costs: |
• 6 x half pension
• 1 x cable car
• 1 x bus transfer |
| Duration
of the tour: |
7 days, Saturday to Friday |
| Participants: |
4 - 5 people |
| Meeting
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Our meeting point is at 12 o’clock at the gondola ‘Grands Montets’ in Argentière (1.252 m). |
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Region:
Walliser Alps (Switzerland), Mont Blanc-Group (Italy, France)
Daily routine:
Day 1:
Our meeting point is at 12 o’clock at the gondola ‘Grands Montets’ in Argentière (1.252 m). We take the gondola to the summit station (3.233 m). From here we ski down the ‘Argen-tière’ glacier. The Refuge (hut) ‘Argentière’ (2.271 m) we will reach after a short climb. Hiking time approx. 2 hours, ascent 200 m.
Day 2:
Up to the ‘Col du Chardonnet’ (3.323 m) and further on over the ‘Fenêtre du Saleina’ and the ‘Fenêtre du Chamois’. From here we can enjoy the tremendous descent through the Val d`Arpette to Champex (1.470 m). By bus or taxi via ‘Orsieres’ to ‘Bourg St. Pierre’ (1.632 m). Tonight we will stay in a guesthouse. Hiking time approx. 7 hours, ascent 1.000 m, descent 2.000 m.
Day 3:
Long up to the Cab. de Valsorey hut (3.030 m). Hiking time approx. 6 hours, ascent 1.400 m.
Day 4:
Up via the ‘Plateau du Couloir’ (3.650 m) and ‘Col du Sonadon’ (3.504 m) and descent to the ‘Cab. Charion’ hut (2.460 m). Hiking time approx. 6 hours, ascent 900 m, descent 1.900 m.
Day 5:
Above the ‘Glacier du Breney’ to ‘Pigne d´Arolla’ (3.796 m). Descent to the ‘Cab. des Vignettes’ hut (3.157 m). Hiking time approx. 7 hours, ascent 1.400 m, descent 700 m.
Day 6:
After a very early start we reach via three different passes the ‘Col de Valpelline’. From there it is downhill to ‘Zermatt’. Hiking time approx. 8 hours, ascent 900 m, descent 2.400 m. Tonight we stay in an hotel.
7. Tag:
By bus and train via ‘Martigny’ we return to ‘Chamonix’ (1.037 m). From there you can either commence your homeward journey or you are welcome to stay a little longer in Chamonix.
Option:
If conditions are good, the ascent of the Mont Blanc (4.807 m) is possible after this week. |
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Dates
2012 |
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| 31.03. - 06.04. |
| 07.04. - 13.04. |
| 14.04. - 20.04. |
| 21.04. - 27.04. |
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