Haute Route extension to Saas Fee - April, 2017
Ski traverse from Zermatt to Saas Fee, Switzerland with 4000m peak ascents
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Day 1: Zermatt to Monte Rosa Hut
The Breithorn (4164m) is easily accessed from the Klein Matterhorn lift station.
The Breithorn (4164m) is easily accessed from the Klein Matterhorn lift station.
Skiing through the Schwarztor
After a short skin, a long and exciting descent through seracs and crevasses awaits!
After a short skin, a long and exciting descent through seracs and crevasses awaits!
Schwarztor and Schwärze Glacier
We enjoy expanding views of the surrounding peaks as we descend.
We enjoy expanding views of the surrounding peaks as we descend.
Skiing the Schwärze Glacier
A stunning ski descent which can also be done as a lift-accessed day trip from Zermatt.
A stunning ski descent which can also be done as a lift-accessed day trip from Zermatt.
Grenz Glacier
Skinning up through seracs and crevasses on the way to Monte Rosa Hut.
Skinning up through seracs and crevasses on the way to Monte Rosa Hut.
Grenz Glacier and the Matterhorn
Switzerland's famous peak is ever-present as we skin up to Monte Rosa Hut.
Switzerland's famous peak is ever-present as we skin up to Monte Rosa Hut.
Monte Rosa Hut
Every detail has been thought of in this ultra-modern architectural wonder which produces 90% of its required energy.
Every detail has been thought of in this ultra-modern architectural wonder which produces 90% of its required energy.
Day Tours : 4000m peaks from Monte Rosa Hut
The hut is a great base for climbing Switzerland's highest peaks.
The hut is a great base for climbing Switzerland's highest peaks.
Day 2: Monte Rosa Hut to Saas Fee
Using fixed ropes to negotiate a tricky section of rock above the Monte Rosa Glacier.
Using fixed ropes to negotiate a tricky section of rock above the Monte Rosa Glacier.
Adler Pass (3789m)
Crampons are often needed to climb the final steep slope to the col.
Crampons are often needed to climb the final steep slope to the col.
Strahlhorn (4190m)
The summit is easily accessible from the Adler Pass (if energy levels permit!)
The summit is easily accessible from the Adler Pass (if energy levels permit!)
Strahlhorn, Adler Pass and Allalin Glacier
Skinning up the final slope to Brittania Hut after a big day!
Skinning up the final slope to Brittania Hut after a big day!
Brittania Hut
The final milestone has been reached! From here it is all downhill (on ski pistes) to Saas Fee.
The final milestone has been reached! From here it is all downhill (on ski pistes) to Saas Fee.