Ski the Haute Route - the Classic Alps Traverse from Chamonix, France to Zermatt, Switzerland with our American / IFMGA Mountain Guides. This epic ski traverse travels a high route through the heart of the alps with stops at iconic mountain refuges perched in wild positions across the range. covers some of the planet's most mind-blowing terrain!
Pricing varies by size of group and Client to Guide ratio. Inquire for pricing.
***To secure your spot, we strongly recommend booking at least a year in advance. Mountain huts often fill up within days of opening for reservations, and having your booking confirmed early ensures we can lock in the best itinerary and accommodations as soon as they become available.***
An 8 day Ski Adventure traversing the Alps from Chamonix, France to Zermatt, Switzerland.
All deposits are nonrefundable. Payment in full of the remaining balance is due 180 days before your trip starts.
Here's the schedule for our Haute Route Ski Tour:
Here are the skills and fitness you'll need for your course:
Here's what's included with your trip:
Ski/Split Touring Gear
Note: Any scheduled program can also be run as a private program with customized dates and rates.
Both options offer exceptional guiding and experiences. Choose what works best for you!
Day 1 Meet in Chamonix
Day 2 Ski Valley Blanche or similar warm up objective (weather and conditions based)
Day 3 Chamonix Ski Mountaineering Objective
Day 4 Chamonix Ski Mountaineering Objective
Day 5 Chamonix Ski Mountaineering Objective
Day 6 Chamonix Ski Mountaineering Objective
Day 7 Conclusion of the program
***To secure your spot, we strongly recommend booking at least a year in advance. Mountain huts often fill up within days of opening for reservations, and having your booking confirmed early ensures we can lock in the best itinerary and accommodations as soon as they become available.***
An 8 day Ski Adventure traversing the Alps from Chamonix, France to Zermatt, Switzerland.
All deposits are nonrefundable. Payment in full of the remaining balance is due 180 days before your trip starts.
Here's the schedule for our Haute Route Ski Tour:
Here are the skills and fitness you'll need for your course:
Here's what's included with your trip:
Ski/Split Touring Gear
Ok, this was my 2nd hut trip with Blackbird and wow was it amazing. I mean, at 50 if I had done this 25 years ago I am pretty sure my life would have gone in a very different direction.
First and foremost, Zeb Blaise (owner and lead guide), is an absolute rockstar. He ensured that everyone made it to the lodge no matter how hard the weather and airlines tried to prevent it. He was constantly working to make sure this was an amazing experience.
While visibility was difficult all week I still think we scored big time. With 5-10cm of fresh every day and a mix of guides and practicum's with local knowledge we were never longing for more. With the ability to self select we were able to choose from skiing bell to bell or a more mellow day but always had fun.
I could go on about the food being fantastic and the hut's sauna for days but there is only so much room to type.
Oh yeah, about the pillows... This is probably this best pillow terrain I've ever seen, in person, a magazine or a video part. I mean Mike Lindell would be jealous of this place. A week later and I'm still dreaming about pillow lines!
The only real question is whether I will return to Snowfall or check out a different hut next winter...
In short, a once in a lifetime experience. The perfect balance between comfort (a lodge that is off the grid but has everything you need, including sauna and amazing food) and outdoor adventure (disconnected, epic snow and terrain, unreal views, the list goes on). To top it off, Blackbird guides helps to make the experience as good as it gets. They are professionals at coordinating and communicating plans, as well as true backcountry mountain guides - ensuring a safe experience, while providing education and guaranteeing epic powder turns. I have used Blackbird since they started and will continue to do so. They are at the top of their game. Don't miss this trip, or frankly, any trip Blackbird puts together. If you have the opportunity, GO!
Magnificent terrain to explore each day and a beautiful hut to return to each night. Couldn’t have loved this week more!
Blackbird trips are something special. Amazing terrain, super knowledgeable and fun guides, great guests, and spectacular food. Snowfall had it all, from high alpine & glaciers to super fun tree and pillow skiing. Looking forward to coming back.
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