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Mythical journeyThe Chamonix-Zermatt Glacial Route, the most famous in the Alps, is a superb trip.
From the vast glacial areas at the foot of the Golden Needles to the Val de Zmutt, under the north face of the Matterhorn, this high-altitude itinerary crosses the glaciers of Valais and allows you to discover the highest peaks of the Alps.
The stop at the Bertol refuge, an unusual sentinel, is really astonishing.
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Mythical journey Do you have a good level of mountaineering, are you enduring and want to take on the summits of the Alps? This one-week glacier hike, in a dream setting between mountains and glaciers, takes you from Chamonix to Zermatt in Switzerland.The Chamonix-Zermatt Glacial Route, the most famous in the Alps, is a superb trip.
From the vast glacial areas at the foot of the Golden Needles to the Val de Zmutt, under the north face of the Matterhorn, this high-altitude itinerary crosses the glaciers of Valais and allows you to discover the highest peaks of the Alps. The stop at the Bertol refuge, an unusual sentinel, is really astonishing.
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- The most famous itinerary in the Alps
- The Matterhorn, the flagship summit of this glacial crossing
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- The most famous itinerary in the Alps
- The Matterhorn, the flagship summit of this glacial crossing
Included
- Local transfers
- The accommodation
- The catering
- Framing
- Specific equipment
- 7 days including 2 hiking and 5 days glacier hiking
Not Included
- Transport
- Personal equipment
- Complementary insurances
- Drinks (sometimes including water in shelters) and personal expenses
- Showers in shelters
- The meat bag (mandatory in itinerant programs)
The program
Day by dayDay of arrival
Reception on Sunday morning in Argentière from 9 am and must be before 11 am.
Information meeting at 11.30 am.
Departure in the early afternoon, climb to the Albert refuge or Auberge du Col de Balme.
Information meeting at 11.30 am.
Departure in the early afternoon, climb to the Albert refuge or Auberge du Col de Balme.
2 hours of walking. Height difference: + 700 m
If you purchased the option that arrived the day before, we welcome you between 6 pm and 7.30 pm.
For any later arrival, please contact the reception by email at chamonix@ucpa.asso.fr
If you purchased the option that arrived the day before, we welcome you between 6 pm and 7.30 pm.
For any later arrival, please contact the reception by email at chamonix@ucpa.asso.fr
During your stay
Monday - Upper Tour Pass, Trient Glacier, and descent on the Swiss side of the Mont-Blanc Massif.
Transfer to the Mauvoisin dam, Night in a lodge at the Mauvoisin dam.
Transfer to the Mauvoisin dam, Night in a lodge at the Mauvoisin dam.
7-hour walk. Height difference: + 600 m
Tuesday - Superb hike facing Grand Combin, right bank of Lac de Mauvoisin.
Night at the Chanrion cabin.
4 to 5 hours of walking. Height difference: + 900 m
Wednesday - Up the huge Ottema glacier and down to the Cabane des Vignettes.
8 to 9 hours of walking. Height difference: + 600 m
Thursday - Col de l'Evêque and ascent to the Bertol refuge (3311 m).
7 to 8 hours of walking. Height difference: + 1000 m
Friday - Tête Blanche (3724 m) and descent to the Schönbiel hut.
8 to 9 hours of walking. Height difference: + 500 m
The course of this program is indicative.
It may undergo modifications or adjustments, depending on technical criteria, safety requirements or the climatic conditions of the moment. In this case, only those responsible for UCPA supervision are authorized to take the necessary decision (s).
It can also be adapted according to the technical and physical level of the participants.
Tuesday - Superb hike facing Grand Combin, right bank of Lac de Mauvoisin.
Night at the Chanrion cabin.
4 to 5 hours of walking. Height difference: + 900 m
Wednesday - Up the huge Ottema glacier and down to the Cabane des Vignettes.
8 to 9 hours of walking. Height difference: + 600 m
Thursday - Col de l'Evêque and ascent to the Bertol refuge (3311 m).
7 to 8 hours of walking. Height difference: + 1000 m
Friday - Tête Blanche (3724 m) and descent to the Schönbiel hut.
8 to 9 hours of walking. Height difference: + 500 m
The course of this program is indicative.
It may undergo modifications or adjustments, depending on technical criteria, safety requirements or the climatic conditions of the moment. In this case, only those responsible for UCPA supervision are authorized to take the necessary decision (s).
It can also be adapted according to the technical and physical level of the participants.
Last day
Saturday - Val de Zmutt and descent to Zermatt. Departure by bus around 10 am by bus or train, and return to Argentière.
End of stay at 2 p.m.
SPOT
Chamonix-Zermatt
Connect two European mountaineering capitals
If there are two cities that hold a special place in the hearts of mountaineers, they are undoubtedly Chamonix and Zermatt! The first, nestled at the foot of the majestic Mont-Blanc, and the second, perched on the imposing slopes of the Matterhorn. Hiking between these two mountaineering capitals is undeniably an exceptional experience. Throughout this route, you will have the privilege of enjoying breathtaking views of the snowy peaks, some of which peak at over 4000 meters above sea level, in the Valais and Mont Blanc region.
ABOUT THE TRIP
Equipment Included
All technical equipment is loaned: mountain boots, crampons, ice ax, harness, helmet, backpack,
It is standard equipment.
It is standard equipment.
Equipment Included
All technical equipment is loaned: mountain boots, crampons, ice ax, harness, helmet, backpack,
It is standard equipment.
It is standard equipment.
Address and access
You are coming by train:
Get off at Argentière SNCF station (changing at Saint-Gervais/Le Fayet), located 50 m from the UCPA sports village.
Check the destination of the train: the UCPA is located in Argentière in Haute-Savoie (74) and not in Argentière-les-Écrins (05).
You are coming by plane:
The nearest airport is Geneva Airport, a 1.5-hour shuttle from Chamonix. For shuttle schedules, consult the Tourism Office website.
UCPA has a partnership with the shuttle company Mountain Drop-offs. Discount code: UCPA1415.
You are coming by car:
Take the white highway to Chamonix, then the national road 506 to Argentière, 8 km up from Chamonix. The UCPA sports center is located 50 m from the SNCF train station. There is no parking within the UCPA sports center. However, it is possible to find free but limited parking spaces in the village.
To preserve the planet and not have worries (snowy roads in winter, difficult parking), if possible, prefer public transport.
Argentière - Mont-Blanc Valley:
170 Charlet Straton Street - 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Tél.: 00 (33) 4 50 54 07 11
Argentière - Mont-Blanc Valley:
170 Charlet Straton Street - 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Tél.: 00 (33) 4 50 54 07 11
Address and access
You are coming by train:
Get off at Argentière SNCF station (changing at Saint-Gervais/Le Fayet), located 50 m from the UCPA sports village. Check the destination of the train: the UCPA is located in Argentière in Haute-Savoie (74) and not in Argentière-les-Écrins (05).
You are coming by plane:
The nearest airport is Geneva Airport, a 1.5-hour shuttle from Chamonix. For shuttle schedules, consult the Tourism Office website.
UCPA has a partnership with the shuttle company Mountain Drop-offs. Discount code: UCPA1415.
You are coming by car:
Take the white highway to Chamonix, then the national road 506 to Argentière, 8 km up from Chamonix. The UCPA sports center is located 50 m from the SNCF train station. There is no parking within the UCPA sports center. However, it is possible to find free but limited parking spaces in the village.
To preserve the planet and not have worries (snowy roads in winter, difficult parking), if possible, prefer public transport.
Argentière - Mont-Blanc Valley:
170 Charlet Straton Street - 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Tél.: 00 (33) 4 50 54 07 11
Get off at Argentière SNCF station (changing at Saint-Gervais/Le Fayet), located 50 m from the UCPA sports village. Check the destination of the train: the UCPA is located in Argentière in Haute-Savoie (74) and not in Argentière-les-Écrins (05).
You are coming by plane:
The nearest airport is Geneva Airport, a 1.5-hour shuttle from Chamonix. For shuttle schedules, consult the Tourism Office website.
UCPA has a partnership with the shuttle company Mountain Drop-offs. Discount code: UCPA1415.
You are coming by car:
Take the white highway to Chamonix, then the national road 506 to Argentière, 8 km up from Chamonix. The UCPA sports center is located 50 m from the SNCF train station. There is no parking within the UCPA sports center. However, it is possible to find free but limited parking spaces in the village.
To preserve the planet and not have worries (snowy roads in winter, difficult parking), if possible, prefer public transport.
Argentière - Mont-Blanc Valley:
170 Charlet Straton Street - 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Tél.: 00 (33) 4 50 54 07 11
Equipment not included
Clothing and personal equipment to bring
- cap or scarf, hat or headband, sunglasses (minimum 3 protection)
- technical and breathable T-shirts
- cap or scarf, hat or headband, sunglasses (minimum 3 protection)
- technical and breathable T-shirts
- fleece fur jacket
- waterproof and breathable Goretex jacket
- waterproof and breathable Goretex pants (not essential, but very useful in case of bad weather and almost essential above 4000 m),
- mountaineering pants (soft, sturdy and water-repellent pants)
- warm pantyhose, shorts, 2 or 3 pairs of bouclette socks
- 1 pair of gloves or mittens, gaiters or stop-all (small gaiters)
- sneakers or tennis
- plastic bottle or bottle
- headlamp, 1 knife, a large 50 liter trash bag (to protect your personal belongings in the backpack), toilet bag, small towel, toilet paper, pocket money
For your comfort in a refuge, you can provide earplugs.
Down sheet (meat bag) essential (mandatory in many shelters).
Telescopic poles not essential, but providing comfort.
On site, numerous sports shops with a large choice. In case of doubt about the necessary equipment, you can refine your choice of equipment with the help of our guides, according to the weather and snow conditions at altitude.
First aid kit
We invite you to bring a small personal care kit.
Content type
- Personal medications if you are subject to particular disorders (allergies, etc.).
- Enough to prevent and treat blisters.
- Enough to relieve ankle and knee problems: “Elasto” type bands.
- Enough to clean small wounds: soaked compresses.
- Sun protection for skin and lips.
- Enough to relieve intestinal problems following changes in diet.
- Enough to relieve headaches and aches.
- Enough to relieve insect bites.
Ask your doctor and pharmacist for advice and think that you will have to go to your pharmacy, so only bring the minimum necessary.
- waterproof and breathable Goretex jacket
- waterproof and breathable Goretex pants (not essential, but very useful in case of bad weather and almost essential above 4000 m),
- mountaineering pants (soft, sturdy and water-repellent pants)
- warm pantyhose, shorts, 2 or 3 pairs of bouclette socks
- 1 pair of gloves or mittens, gaiters or stop-all (small gaiters)
- sneakers or tennis
- plastic bottle or bottle
- headlamp, 1 knife, a large 50 liter trash bag (to protect your personal belongings in the backpack), toilet bag, small towel, toilet paper, pocket money
For your comfort in a refuge, you can provide earplugs.
Down sheet (meat bag) essential (mandatory in many shelters).
Telescopic poles not essential, but providing comfort.
On site, numerous sports shops with a large choice. In case of doubt about the necessary equipment, you can refine your choice of equipment with the help of our guides, according to the weather and snow conditions at altitude.
First aid kit
We invite you to bring a small personal care kit.
Content type
- Personal medications if you are subject to particular disorders (allergies, etc.).
- Enough to prevent and treat blisters.
- Enough to relieve ankle and knee problems: “Elasto” type bands.
- Enough to clean small wounds: soaked compresses.
- Sun protection for skin and lips.
- Enough to relieve intestinal problems following changes in diet.
- Enough to relieve headaches and aches.
- Enough to relieve insect bites.
Ask your doctor and pharmacist for advice and think that you will have to go to your pharmacy, so only bring the minimum necessary.
Equipment not included
Clothing and personal equipment to bring
- cap or scarf, hat or headband, sunglasses (minimum 3 protection)
- technical and breathable T-shirts
- fleece fur jacket
- waterproof and breathable Goretex jacket
- waterproof and breathable Goretex pants (not essential, but very useful in case of bad weather and almost essential above 4000 m),
- mountaineering pants (soft, sturdy and water-repellent pants)
- warm pantyhose, shorts, 2 or 3 pairs of bouclette socks
- 1 pair of gloves or mittens, gaiters or stop-all (small gaiters)
- sneakers or tennis
- plastic bottle or bottle
- headlamp, 1 knife, a large 50 liter trash bag (to protect your personal belongings in the backpack), toilet bag, small towel, toilet paper, pocket money
For your comfort in a refuge, you can provide earplugs.
Down sheet (meat bag) essential (mandatory in many shelters).
Telescopic poles not essential, but providing comfort.
On site, numerous sports shops with a large choice. In case of doubt about the necessary equipment, you can refine your choice of equipment with the help of our guides, according to the weather and snow conditions at altitude.
First aid kit
We invite you to bring a small personal care kit.
Content type
- Personal medications if you are subject to particular disorders (allergies, etc.).
- Enough to prevent and treat blisters.
- Enough to relieve ankle and knee problems: “Elasto” type bands.
- Enough to clean small wounds: soaked compresses.
- Sun protection for skin and lips.
- Enough to relieve intestinal problems following changes in diet.
- Enough to relieve headaches and aches.
- Enough to relieve insect bites.
Ask your doctor and pharmacist for advice and think that you will have to go to your pharmacy, so only bring the minimum necessary.
- cap or scarf, hat or headband, sunglasses (minimum 3 protection)
- technical and breathable T-shirts
- fleece fur jacket
- waterproof and breathable Goretex jacket
- waterproof and breathable Goretex pants (not essential, but very useful in case of bad weather and almost essential above 4000 m),
- mountaineering pants (soft, sturdy and water-repellent pants)
- warm pantyhose, shorts, 2 or 3 pairs of bouclette socks
- 1 pair of gloves or mittens, gaiters or stop-all (small gaiters)
- sneakers or tennis
- plastic bottle or bottle
- headlamp, 1 knife, a large 50 liter trash bag (to protect your personal belongings in the backpack), toilet bag, small towel, toilet paper, pocket money
For your comfort in a refuge, you can provide earplugs.
Down sheet (meat bag) essential (mandatory in many shelters).
Telescopic poles not essential, but providing comfort.
On site, numerous sports shops with a large choice. In case of doubt about the necessary equipment, you can refine your choice of equipment with the help of our guides, according to the weather and snow conditions at altitude.
First aid kit
We invite you to bring a small personal care kit.
Content type
- Personal medications if you are subject to particular disorders (allergies, etc.).
- Enough to prevent and treat blisters.
- Enough to relieve ankle and knee problems: “Elasto” type bands.
- Enough to clean small wounds: soaked compresses.
- Sun protection for skin and lips.
- Enough to relieve intestinal problems following changes in diet.
- Enough to relieve headaches and aches.
- Enough to relieve insect bites.
Ask your doctor and pharmacist for advice and think that you will have to go to your pharmacy, so only bring the minimum necessary.
Physical intensity
Regular sportsman
You practice a regular sports activity throughout the year, with 1 or 2 sessions per week. You are able to combine several moderate-intensity sessions during your vacation week.
You practice a regular sports activity throughout the year, with 1 or 2 sessions per week. You are able to combine several moderate-intensity sessions during your vacation week.
Physical intensity
Regular sportsman
You practice a regular sports activity throughout the year, with 1 or 2 sessions per week. You are able to combine several moderate-intensity sessions during your vacation week.
You practice a regular sports activity throughout the year, with 1 or 2 sessions per week. You are able to combine several moderate-intensity sessions during your vacation week.
Level of expertise
Mountaineering - Level 2
Evolution
Evolution
To progress in mastering the technical bases and move towards autonomy.
Experience required: you have already done at least one mountaineering course, you know how to walk roped and with crampons.
Important: For the success of the internship, for everyone to fully benefit from it as well as for safety reasons, it is necessary that you have the required levels. If this is not the case, our management may, if necessary, refuse that you follow the program. It will not necessarily be possible to offer you a replacement program and we will not be able to reimburse you for your internship. Don't overestimate yourself.
Experience required: you have already done at least one mountaineering course, you know how to walk roped and with crampons.
Important: For the success of the internship, for everyone to fully benefit from it as well as for safety reasons, it is necessary that you have the required levels. If this is not the case, our management may, if necessary, refuse that you follow the program. It will not necessarily be possible to offer you a replacement program and we will not be able to reimburse you for your internship. Don't overestimate yourself.
Level of expertise
Mountaineering - Level 2
Evolution
To progress in mastering the technical bases and move towards autonomy.
Experience required: you have already done at least one mountaineering course, you know how to walk roped and with crampons.
Important: For the success of the internship, for everyone to fully benefit from it as well as for safety reasons, it is necessary that you have the required levels. If this is not the case, our management may, if necessary, refuse that you follow the program. It will not necessarily be possible to offer you a replacement program and we will not be able to reimburse you for your internship. Don't overestimate yourself.
Evolution
To progress in mastering the technical bases and move towards autonomy.
Experience required: you have already done at least one mountaineering course, you know how to walk roped and with crampons.
Important: For the success of the internship, for everyone to fully benefit from it as well as for safety reasons, it is necessary that you have the required levels. If this is not the case, our management may, if necessary, refuse that you follow the program. It will not necessarily be possible to offer you a replacement program and we will not be able to reimburse you for your internship. Don't overestimate yourself.
Portage
Carrying level 2
1 week program:
Carrying personal belongings for 5 days and picnics for 2 or 3 days, i.e. 8 to 12 kg.
1 week program:
Carrying personal belongings for 5 days and picnics for 2 or 3 days, i.e. 8 to 12 kg.
2 week program:
Carrying personal belongings and picnics for 2 or 3 days, i.e. 10 to 12 kg, for the duration of the stay.
Carrying personal belongings and picnics for 2 or 3 days, i.e. 10 to 12 kg, for the duration of the stay.
Portage
Carrying level 2
1 week program:
Carrying personal belongings for 5 days and picnics for 2 or 3 days, i.e. 8 to 12 kg.
2 week program:
Carrying personal belongings and picnics for 2 or 3 days, i.e. 10 to 12 kg, for the duration of the stay.
1 week program:
Carrying personal belongings for 5 days and picnics for 2 or 3 days, i.e. 8 to 12 kg.
2 week program:
Carrying personal belongings and picnics for 2 or 3 days, i.e. 10 to 12 kg, for the duration of the stay.
Restauration
All meals are included, from lunch on the first day to lunch on the last day of stay.
“Grocery shopping” is planned, however, if you are a heavy consumer of “cereal or chocolate bars”, plan some!
“Grocery shopping” is planned, however, if you are a heavy consumer of “cereal or chocolate bars”, plan some!
Evening meals in the refuge can be offered by the caretaker, or made by yourself, with the help of the guide or guide.
From Monday to Friday, lunches are in the form of a picnic, taken from the bag.
From Monday to Friday, lunches are in the form of a picnic, taken from the bag.
Restauration
All meals are included, from lunch on the first day to lunch on the last day of stay.
“Grocery shopping” is planned, however, if you are a heavy consumer of “cereal or chocolate bars”, plan some!
Evening meals in the refuge can be offered by the caretaker, or made by yourself, with the help of the guide or guide.
From Monday to Friday, lunches are in the form of a picnic, taken from the bag.
“Grocery shopping” is planned, however, if you are a heavy consumer of “cereal or chocolate bars”, plan some!
Evening meals in the refuge can be offered by the caretaker, or made by yourself, with the help of the guide or guide.
From Monday to Friday, lunches are in the form of a picnic, taken from the bag.
Management
Each program is supervised by a mountain guide.
Knowledge of the mountains, control of safety and logistics, he will do everything possible to ensure that you fully enjoy your stay.
Knowledge of the mountains, control of safety and logistics, he will do everything possible to ensure that you fully enjoy your stay.
Management
Each program is supervised by a mountain guide.
Knowledge of the mountains, control of safety and logistics, he will do everything possible to ensure that you fully enjoy your stay.
Knowledge of the mountains, control of safety and logistics, he will do everything possible to ensure that you fully enjoy your stay.
Important information
Information note
The purpose of this note is to present to you the form of mountaineering practice that we offer during our various mountaineering or climbing trips in high mountains.
The purpose of this note is to present to you the form of mountaineering practice that we offer during our various mountaineering or climbing trips in high mountains.
UCPA is a mountaineering and high mountain school. Our objective is to bring participants to a controlled and responsible practice of mountaineering, each at their own level, during and after the stay.
For this, our stays are organized around learning the techniques and principles of evolution in the mountains.
This approach involves evolutions in “autonomous” teams where the trainee-participants implement safety techniques, learned beforehand. The rope then evolves without being systematically connected to a guide by a rope. These evolutions into “autonomous” teams are carried out under the guidance of the guide, which determines the modalities of these evolutions according to the level of the trainee-participants and the conditions in the field.
The trainee-participant in a mountaineering or climbing trip in high mountains undertakes to accept the form of instruction offered and certifies having read this information.
For this, our stays are organized around learning the techniques and principles of evolution in the mountains.
This approach involves evolutions in “autonomous” teams where the trainee-participants implement safety techniques, learned beforehand. The rope then evolves without being systematically connected to a guide by a rope. These evolutions into “autonomous” teams are carried out under the guidance of the guide, which determines the modalities of these evolutions according to the level of the trainee-participants and the conditions in the field.
The trainee-participant in a mountaineering or climbing trip in high mountains undertakes to accept the form of instruction offered and certifies having read this information.
Important information
Information note
The purpose of this note is to present to you the form of mountaineering practice that we offer during our various mountaineering or climbing trips in high mountains.
UCPA is a mountaineering and high mountain school. Our objective is to bring participants to a controlled and responsible practice of mountaineering, each at their own level, during and after the stay.
For this, our stays are organized around learning the techniques and principles of evolution in the mountains.
This approach involves evolutions in “autonomous” teams where the trainee-participants implement safety techniques, learned beforehand. The rope then evolves without being systematically connected to a guide by a rope. These evolutions into “autonomous” teams are carried out under the guidance of the guide, which determines the modalities of these evolutions according to the level of the trainee-participants and the conditions in the field.
The trainee-participant in a mountaineering or climbing trip in high mountains undertakes to accept the form of instruction offered and certifies having read this information.
The purpose of this note is to present to you the form of mountaineering practice that we offer during our various mountaineering or climbing trips in high mountains.
UCPA is a mountaineering and high mountain school. Our objective is to bring participants to a controlled and responsible practice of mountaineering, each at their own level, during and after the stay.
For this, our stays are organized around learning the techniques and principles of evolution in the mountains.
This approach involves evolutions in “autonomous” teams where the trainee-participants implement safety techniques, learned beforehand. The rope then evolves without being systematically connected to a guide by a rope. These evolutions into “autonomous” teams are carried out under the guidance of the guide, which determines the modalities of these evolutions according to the level of the trainee-participants and the conditions in the field.
The trainee-participant in a mountaineering or climbing trip in high mountains undertakes to accept the form of instruction offered and certifies having read this information.