Backcountry Skiing

The Haute Route, French & Swiss Alps

The classic hut-to-hut alpine ski traverse linking the two centers of European mountaineering, Chamonix, France and Zermatt, Switzerland
Article and photos from our trip, Apr 2002 (courtesy J. Steinitz, away.com)

Day 1:
The group sets off from Chamonix

Day 1:
Whiteout on the way to Argentière Hut 2771m

Day 2:
Friendly game of Triominos while snowed in at the Argentière Hut

Day 3:
Scott climbing Fenêtre de Saleina 3261m

Day 4:
Traversing under Rosablanche
3336m

Day 5:
Mark, Scott, & Jan leaving the Prafleuri Hut 2624m

Day 6:
Scott cruises down Pigne d'Arolla
3796m to the Vignette Hut

Day 7:
Token Matterhorn group photo

Day 7:
Guide Graham toasts celebratory beers in Zermatt

Additional info:
Itinerary from Chamonix Experience

Info from our guide Graham's website

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