A ski mountaineering ascent followed by riveting descents from beneath the highest peaks of Europe. Three demanding and spectacular ski routes…
From Mont Blanc (4,808 m) all the way down to Chamonix (1,030 m); from Silbersattel (4,515 m) below Dufourspitze – in the Monte Rosa massif – down to Zermatt (1,600 m). All of this set in the breathtaking scenery surrounding these two alpine giants, along with the Nordend summit and endless skiing on the glaciers. This is a 6-day adventure for advanced skiers, requiring excellent physical condition and strong skills in off-piste and steep terrain skiing. There is neither room nor time for any compromises…
This unique opportunity allows participants to ascend the three highest peaks of Europe – Mont Blanc, Dufourspitze, and Nordend, all accomplished on skis.
Price
4 190 €/per group (1–2 people)
Price includes
services of a IFMGA mountain guide
Price does not include
transportation among the peaks, cable car fees, insurance, equipment rental, accomodation and half – board expenses for the guide in mountain huts
Difficulty
Challenging (suitable only for highly fit and technically skilled ski mountaineers)
Participants
1 – 2 people (A group of maximum two people per mountain guide. Depending on conditions and the participants involved.)
Note: Ski descents from these peaks may not be always possible, it depends on the current snow conditions and the skills of the participants.
Additional information can be found in the terms and conditions.
Date
within the period April – June 2026
(subject to present snow conditions)
Tour schedule
Day 1: Acclimatization hike and skiing in the Chamonix area, including Vallée Blanche, Couloir Cosmique, Grand Montets, and surroundings.
Day 2: Cable car ascent to Plan de l’Aiguille, followed by skiing to the Grands Mulets hut (3 057m).
Day 3: Early morning ascent via Brévent, Col du Dôme, and the Vallot hut to the summit of Mont Blanc. The ascent time is approximately 7 hours. Descent either over the Grand Plateau and Bossons Glacier or via Plan de l’Aiguille back down to Chamonix. Required refreshments followed by and evening transfer to Zermatt.
Day 4: Cable car ascent to Klein Matterhorn and traverse to the Schwarztor pass, followed by a ski descent accross the glacier, leading up to a final ascent to the Monte Rosa Hut (2 883m).
Day 5: In the early morning hours, ascending on skis across the glacier of the Monte Rosa massif, up to the beggining of the summit ridge leading to Dufourspitze. An alternative route via the Silbersattel may be chosen, offering the possibility to summit either Dufourspitze or Nordend. The chosen route depends on present conditions.
Day 6: Reserve day.
The itinerary can be arranged in reverse order (from Monte Rosa to Mont Blanc), according to current conditions. In the Valais region, there is also an option of descending via the North Face of the highest Swiss peak, Dom (4 545m).
