This majestic ski-mountaineering raid is our suggested southern version of the famous Haute Route Chamonix-Zermatt. It actually starts in Courmayeur and ends in Gressoney or Alagna, a challenging  6 days journey  up to altitudes exceeding 4000 m.
The itinerary  develops mostly on the southern side of the Alps, in italian territory. Overnight stays are in mountain hut or in hotel at the villages in the valleys; breakfast and dinner are always included.
If compared with the Chamonix-Zermatt, this less known raid  sees a very small number of skiers each year, and the  huts are not crowded (and also less expensive) than on  the swiss side.  Of course the project is very serious, demanding a good technical skill and fitness. Glacier crossing and possible bad wheather require a sound experience in orienteering and route finding;  we therefore recommend  also to expert parties to consider the optional  assistance of a qualified mountain guide who knows well the area.
Every day an escape route is foreseen in case of problems, and the overnight stay organization is flexible as to allow for any changes in the programme.

OPTIONAL

• 5-days haute route (instead of 6)

OTHERS  SIMILAR SKI TOURING PROGRAMMES IN  THE ALPS  (Haute Route / multiday tour hut-to-hut)

• Haute Route Chamonix-Zermatt: a less crowded alternative to the classic itinerary
• Haute Route Alpi Maritttime  (southern Piedmont), 5 days
• Tour of Mont Blanc, 4-5 days
• Haute Route  of Gran Paradiso (Aosta valley), 5 days
• Haute Route of Berner Oberland (central Switzerland), 4-5 days
• Haute Route of Meje (Savoie, France), 4-5 days
• Ossola Haute Route (northern Piedmont and Ticino), 4 days
• Haute Route of Bernina (Valtellina and Engadine, Italy/Switzerland)
• Cevedale traverse, 4 days
• Haute Route Dolomites, from passo Rolle to Cortina, 4-5 days
  

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