The day before – Welcome in Saint-Gervais
Meet at 6:30 pm at the Saint-Gervais guides’ office to meet your guide, check the equipment, and prepare for the departure.
Day 1 – CERVINIA – LAMBRONECCA HUT
Drive from Saint-Gervais to Cervinia in your own vehicle (2 hrs 30). Take the cable car up to Plateau Rosa, then climb the Breithorn (4,165 m). Descend to the Val d’Ayas Guides Hut (3,400 m).
Overnight at the Lambronecca–Val d’Ayas Hut.
Elevation change: +300 m / –756 m.
Day 2 – OFF-PISTE DAY
Ski down to Saint Jacques: a full day of off-piste skiing between the Val d’Ayas and the Val de Gressoney. Overnight at the Nordend Hotel*** in Staffal (or equivalent). Day ski pass required.
Day 3 – OFF-PISTE DAY AND ASCENT TO THE MANTOVA HUT
Off-piste skiing between Gressoney and Alagna. Ascent to the Mantova or Gnifetti Hut on ski touring gear (skins required).
Elevation change: +350m
Day 4 – ASCENT OF PUNTA GNIFETTI
Climb to Punta Gnifetti (4,557 m) via the Lys Pass. Enjoy a magnificent 2,000-meter descent on the Grenzgletscher down to the Monte Rosa Hut (2,795 m).
Elevation change: + 1157m / – 1762m.
Day 5 – ASCENT OF CIMA DI JAZZI
Ascent of Cima di Jazzi (3,804 m), then descent to Zermatt via the Findelgletscher. Return by cable car and descent to Cervinia.
Elevation change: +1009 m / –2204 m
The guides may adjust the program according to weather conditions, mountain conditions, and the participants’ skill level.
This Mont Rose ski traverse links the major glaciers of Val d’Ayas, Gressoney, and Zermatt, between Italy and Switzerland, at the heart of an exceptional glaciated massif. It combines the ascent of several 4,000-meter peaks — Breithorn, Punta Gnifetti, Cima di Jazzi — with magnificent spring-snow descents.
The variety of routes makes this traverse a complete alpine journey: glacier crossings, off-piste skiing, hut-to-hut stages, and constant views of the great peaks of Valais and Mont Blanc. Each day brings a different atmosphere, from high-altitude freeride to long ski touring progressions, all within a high-mountain setting of remarkable scale.
With a mountain guide at your side, you will move through a world of snow and light, where each stage feels like a crossing between two different realms. A demanding yet accessible high-altitude traverse, designed for experienced skiers seeking the full experience of multi-day ski touring.
From April to early May, depending on snow conditions and hut openings.
Directly on our website or using the dated and signed registration form, accompanied by a 40% deposit and any optional insurance fees. The balance must be paid 60 days before departure.
Maximum 5 people per guide. Group departures guaranteed from 4 people. You will be supervised by a mountain guide.
For strong skiers in good physical condition. Several passes and summits involve some technical difficulty. You must have solid ski touring experience and be able to ski all types of snow. Feel free to contact us if you’re unsure about the required level.
You will be traveling on a high-mountain route and must be aware of the hazards associated with this activity (crevasses, serac fall, rockfall, avalanches, very low temperatures).
Price for group options:
€1860 per person (based on 4 participants)
Price for private bookings
1 participant: €4220
2 participants: €2620 per person
3 participants: €2170 per person
4 participants: €1890 per person
5 participants: €1760 per person
The price includes
The price does not include
Repatriation
Having “assistance–repatriation” insurance is mandatory to take part in our trips: it must cover you in high mountains for search and rescue by helicopter.
If you do not have “assistance–repatriation” insurance, we can offer one at a rate of €5/day.
Cancellation
We also offer optional “cancellation” insurance at a rate of €12/day. This insurance does not take into account the sporting nature of our trips. It must be purchased at the time of registration to take effect.
As a reminder, cancellation insurance covers you from the moment you register until the start date if something happens and you cannot attend. We apply cancellation fees as listed on our registration form and in our terms of sale. These fees may be reimbursed by the cancellation insurance if your reason for cancelling is covered.
If you pay by credit card, feel free to check the insurance included with it.
As a reminder, in the event of cancellation you must file your claim with the insurer within 5 days of the accident or reason for cancelling, otherwise it will not be valid (then check whether the reason for cancellation is covered).
Insurance fees are non-refundable.
Technical equipment
Technical equipment is available for rent from our partners:
For Saint Gervais : blanc-sport-saintgervais.com/ www.unlimited-saintgervais.com,
For les Contamines : www.intersport-lescontamines.com/
Clothing
Essential accessories
Feel free to contact us if you need advice on physical preparation, gear selection, or organizing your trip.
You will meet the guides the day before departure at the Saint-Gervais Guides Office (43 rue du Mont Blanc, 74170 Saint-Gervais), located inside the tourist office in the village center, at 6:30 p.m. If you cannot attend, please let us know — the briefing can be done by phone.
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