On touring skis along one of the most impressive ski crossings in Switzerland: over huge glaciers around and on the 4,000 metre peaks of Zermatt and the Mattertal. The tour to heaven!
The Tour du Ciel is one of the most impressive ski crossings in the Swiss Alps. Starting in Zermatt, it leads northwards from hut to hut between the really big four-thousand-metre peaks and over their glaciers. Again and again we cross steep cols, firn ridges or descend through small couloirs. A challenging ski tour in impressive surroundings! We tackle this project together and experience the high mountain world to the full!
Here you will find a great experience report from Sandra!
Meeting point: 9.15 Zermatt train station
Conclusion: approx. 15.00 in St. Niklaus
We start comfortably with the Breithorn from Zermatt and can acclimatise, get to know each other and get to know each other. We take the cable car from Zermatt to the Klein Matterhorn and do the Breithorn. Afterwards we enjoy a long descent. A final short ascent takes us to the Schönbielhütte.
A longer ascent takes us over the Hohwäng Glacier to Col Durand. Here we enjoy a magnificent view of the Matterhorn and the Monte Rosa massif until we slide or descend more steeply on the other side. Depending on the conditions, we may need a fixed rope here. We continue with a spectacular descent over the rugged Glacier Durand and a short ascent to the Cabane du Mountet. A first full day of touring and full of impressive first impressions.
Today we head via Blanc de Moming to Cabanne d'Arpitettaz. An impressive day on which we strap on our skis over the "Arrete du Blanc" snow ridge and then enjoy a very long descent over the glacier. Here we have the option of extending the descent and climbing back up to the hut from further down.
We cross a small pass to the Cabanne du Tracuit and from there continue up to the Bishorn. From the Bishorn we enjoy the unique view of the Weisshorn and the surrounding mountains. A racy descent takes us back to the Cab. du Tracuit.
Another highlight! The day starts with a descent over the Turtmann Glacier past the Turtmann Hut. From here we cross two small passes where we put on our skis both times to get up. Small couloirs or gullies lead down the other side. Finally, we reach the Wasuhorn, from where we tackle a long descent to Jungu. A really varied day. In Jungu we take the small cable car to get back to the main valley.
Back in the valley, we toast to a unique ski crossing. We will remember this experience for a long time to come.
25 - 29 March: Group 1 is fully booked, 3 people are required for a second group
Bergschaft tours and courses are conducted in German as standard. However, our mountain guides speak good English, as do many of the participants. If you speak English, you are of course very welcome. Depending on the tour, it may be worth asking us in advance whether the guide and the group are comfortable speaking English.
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The Tour du Ciel is a challenging high-altitude ski tour in the Swiss Alps in Valais, which is often planned as a multi-day traverse. It leads through the high alpine regions of Valais, especially around the majestic 4000 metre peaks of the Weisshorn, Zinalrothorn and Dent Blanche. The tour is known for its spectacular views, challenging ascents and exciting descents. Due to the demanding conditions and glacier terrain, it is suitable for experienced ski tourers and alpinists.
The Tour du Ciel leads from Zermatt to St. Niklaus through the high alpine mountain landscape of Valais in Switzerland. The route mainly runs through the Weisshorn group, past the Weisshorn, the Zinalrothorn, the Dent Blanche and the Ober Gabelhorn. The 4000 metre Bishorn is often climbed. Overnight stays are in the following huts:
The tour includes glacier crossings, steep ascents and descents, making it a challenging ski tour that requires experience and a good level of fitness.
The Tour du Ciel is a challenging high-altitude ski tour. It leads over large glaciers and repeatedly over steep crossings. It is rated as ZS (quite difficult). The tours are often 1000-1500 metres long. Experience on glaciers and with crampons and ice axes is necessary.
The following accommodation options are available on the Tour du Ciel: