Monte Rosa | Alpine ski tours with a mountain guide

• Procedure and meeting place

  • Meeting place

    09:00 am, Zermatt

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

  • Day 1 - Zermatt via Schwarztor to the Monte Rosa Hut

    600 Hm

    1000 Hm

    ZS

    Our adventure begins in Zermatt, where we take the mountain railway into the fascinating world of the Monte Rosa massif. During the ascent, we enjoy the breathtaking view of the surrounding four-thousand-metre peaks before taking our first steps on skis in the high alpine landscape. The subsequent descent through the Schwarztor offers pure skiing pleasure in the midst of an impressive glacier world. A short ascent leads us to the Monte Rosa hut, our base for the next few days. Here we end the day on the sunny hut terrace and enjoy the view of the mighty icefalls and rock faces of Monte Rosa.

  • Days 2-4 - Various ski tours in the Monte Rosa area

    approx. 1500 metres altitude

    approx. 1500 metres altitude

    WS - ZS

    On days two to four, we will explore the heart of the Monte Rosa massif - where mighty glaciers, vast expanses of firn and proud peaks come together to form an impressive high mountain landscape. Depending on the conditions, fitness level and wishes of the group, we choose the best tours together: The possibilities are almost endless - from the Jägerhorn to the Felikhorn to the Signalkuppe, Zumsteinspitze or the Grosses Fillarhorn. Every day offers new perspectives, impressive ascents and marvellous descents in the midst of this fascinating world of ice. The tours vary in length and difficulty, but always require safe climbing with crampons, solid skiing technique and a good level of fitness. In return, we are rewarded with unforgettable moments and magnificent views of the surrounding four-thousand-metre peaks.

  • Day 4 - Ski tour and descent to Zermatt

    1000 Hm

    1300 metres altitude

    WS

    On the last day, we embark on another rewarding ski tour and - as usual - start the day early. Depending on the conditions, we choose the right route to leave the Monte Rosa massif in style - be it via the impressive Gorner Gorge or the descent to Rotenboden. A worthy conclusion to intensive days full of alpine experiences, summit bliss and downhill enjoyment.

  • Conclusion

    approx. 15:00, Zermatt

    We end the tour days together in a cosy café in Zermatt 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).

• 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 the whole time. Only pack the essentials.
  • General material and packing tips we have also put together for you.

Impressions: Monte Rosa