Trient | Ski crossing Argentière - Trient - Champex-Lac with mountain guide

• Procedure and meeting place

  • Meeting place

    10.00 am, Argentière railway station

    We meet at Argentière railway station. After a welcome from the mountain guide, our tour starts with a leisurely cable car ride.

  • Day 1 - Aiguilles des Grands Montets & Refuge Argentière

    1000 Hm

    800 metres altitude

    ZS+

    Our adventure begins in Argentière, where we meet in the morning and take the cable car up the first few metres to 2600m. From here we climb to the Aiguilles des Grands Montets (3295m) and enjoy the first impressive descent before a short ascent leads us to the Refuge d'Argentière. Depending on the conditions, we take the direct approach to the hut. A cosy evening in the hut in an impressive high mountain setting sets the mood for the days ahead. From here we enjoy the spectacular view through the large panoramic windows directly onto the famous north faces of the Vertes, Droites and Courtes!

  • Day 2 - Col du Passon & Refuge Albert Premier

    700 Hm

    700 Hm

    ZS

    On the second day, we start with an impressive glacier descent over the mighty Glacier d'Argentière, which stretches out in its entire width below us. After the first turns, we put our skis back on and climb up towards Col du Passon (3028 m). The ascent is technically varied: in the lower part, the route leads over gentle glacier slopes, further up the terrain becomes steeper and the final ascent to the pass requires the use of crampons.

    Once at the top, we are rewarded with a magnificent panorama: to the south, the mighty ice flanks of the surrounding peaks such as the Aiguille de Chardonnet rise up, while to the north, the view opens up over the wide Trient plateau. From here, a long and rewarding descent awaits us over the extensive slopes of the glacier, which can also include technically demanding passages depending on the snow conditions. Finally, we reach the Refuge Albert Premier (2702 m), which is perched on a rocky spur and offers us an impressive end to the day with its unique view over the Glacier du Tour.

  • Day 3 - Col Supérieur du Tour - Aiguille du Tour & Cabane du Trient

    900 metres altitude

    500 Hm

    On the third day, we ascend on skis from the Refuge Albert Premier via the Glacier du Tour to the Col Supérieur du Tour (3289 m). The final ascent is tackled with crampons. From here we reach the Aiguille du Tour (3540 m) in a short time. The ascent to the summit is technically easy, but offers a magnificent panorama of the Mont Blanc massif and the Valais 4000 metres.

    After the summit experience, we enjoy a marvellous descent over wide glacier slopes before a short ascent in the opposite direction leads to the Cabane du Trient (3170 m). A sunny terrace, impressive views of the Trient plateau and a cosy evening in the hut await us there. The sunset from this hut is unique.

  • Day 4 - Petite Fourche & departure to Champex-Lac

    700 Hm

    2400 metres altitude

    WS

    On the fourth day, the Petite Fourche (3520 m) is another rewarding summit on the programme. The ascent over the glacier is technically easy and once again offers marvellous views of the surrounding 4000 m peaks. After the descent, we return briefly to the Cabane du Trient (3170 m) before the impressive descent over the Glacier d'Arpette awaits us. We glide downhill on wide firn slopes to Champex-Lac (1465 m), where our crossing comes to a worthy conclusion.

  • Conclusion

    approx. 15.00 Champex-Lac

    We end the tour together in a cosy café in Champex-Lac before setting off on our journey home.

• Requirements

  • Solid ski touring technique including hairpin bends.
  • Safe downhill technique in open terrain and in different types of snow.
  • You have first experience with ice axe and crampons.
  • Stamina for ski tours of around 1300 metres at a normal pace (~300-350m/h).
  • Only for very experienced and fit splitboarders with hardboots

• Price and services

  • CHF 1190.-
  • Small group with 4 - 6 guests per mountain guide.
  • Including accommodation costs with half board.
  • Including professional planning and realisation with a mountain guide and his travel expenses.
  • Excluding travel expenses, possible train tickets, personal consumption.

• Material and equipment

  • For this tour you need the material from this PDF. We carry our equipment with us all the time. Pack only what is necessary.
  • General material and packing tips we have also put together for you.

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