4000m - end of season high summits

This late season tour makes descents of 4000m peaks around Saas Fee and Zermatt.  The high lifts in this area give excellent access to a large number of high peaks and off-piste skiing.  This tour is an excellent option for those wishing to reach high alpine summits and ski high glacier routes. The programme is flexible to make the most of the best conditions at the time.

The trip duration is 7 days including arrival and departure. There are 5 days of guided skiing (there is also an option for an extra day skiing for those who would like to start with a warm up day.

On the summit of Alphubel, and a view of 4000m peaks above Zermatt

Programme

The programme is subject to change depending upon weather and conditions.

Day 1  Meet in Leysin at 7pm for a briefing on the week's activities.  Night in hotel.

Day 2  Transfer to Saas Fee.  Ascent of Allalinhorn (4027m) night at Langflue Berghotel. 

Day 3  Ascent of Alphubel (4206m) night at Britannia hut.

Day 4 Cross the Adler Pass (3789m) and night in Monta Rosa hut.

Day 5 Ascent of Monta Rosa (4553m) and return to Monta Rosa hut.

Day 6 Ski out to Zermatt and return to Leysin.

Day 7 Course departs

The group will be up to 6 skiers with 1 guide.