Matterhorn, Cervinia & Zermatt - Freeride & Freerando Ski Tour
Overview
The Matterhorn is an iconic peak of the Alps & a magnificent location for high alpine freeride powder. Known locally as Monte Cervino, on this tour you will ski the finest powder descents around the amazing Matterhorn. Based in Cervinia, Italy, explore the trees of Valtournenche, discover the secrets of Chamois, and be amazed by the high alpine glaciers & ridges above Zermatt.
Fixed date tours run from Sunday to Friday from mid-January through to mid-April. Make a Booking Enquiry ->
Tour Highlights
Over 6 fantastic days, this ski tour highlights include:
- Freeride descents of up to 2,600m vertical in and around the Matterhorn
- Ascent of an accessible 4000m+ peak (Breithorn)
- Skiing on incredible & varied terrain - glaciers, larch forests & alpine bowls in untracked snow
- Sample the finest Italian alpine cuisine
- Explore an iconic ski region in safety with your own guide
- Tours possible until late in the season in May
- Hassle-free. Everything is arranged for you!
Ski Resorts Visited
Whilst based in the combined ski area of Cervinia-Valtournenche, the tour includes some of skiing’s most wonderful ski resorts. In Italy, the tiny secret stash of Chamois will surely be some guests trip highlight. Looming over everything is the Matterhorn, and below it on the Swiss side, the incredible resort of Zermatt is consistently awesome! It high alpine peaks, couloirs and glacier terrain provide everything for the freerider. For more info see the Itinerary tab.
Meeting Point & Transport
The meeting point for the tour is either of two train stations - Briançon (France) or Oulx (in Italy). Oulx is on the Paris-Lyon-Turin-Milan fast train line so is a handy way to get to the area. Once picked up, your group will have its own minibus to transport you to up to Cervinia. Alternatively, one can meet the group at the Cervinia lift ticket office at 9am on the first day. For more info see the Itinerary tab.
Accommodation & Meals
Enjoy the hospitality, food & drink of a classic Italian ski resort village for 5 nights, staying in either Cervinia or Valtournenche. Flexibility, weather & snow will dictate the best place to stay. Suffice to say, everyone will be comfortable wherever you rest your head! for more information, see the Lodging tab.
Guides & Group Size
All guides are fully certified mountain guides with extensive local ski & mountaineering experience, plus their understanding of clients’ needs/wishes, and their teaching/organisational skills. The maximum number of guests per guide/group will be 7, but may be as low as 5, depending on conditions.
Technical & Personal Requirements*
Ski Ability
Participants must be experienced skiers. Splitboarders can only be catered for in a specific group (please enquire!). You should be at ease with skiing on all types of snow at a sustained pace all day long. Slopes may include short steep & exposed sections (40o to 45o) plus couloirs. Skinning uphill will be involved, for a maximum of 3 hour per day, but generally 45min to 1 hour per day. Guests are not expected to be masters of ski-touring techniques! All ski gear can be rented & avalanche safety gear is included in the tour price.
Fitness
Good physical condition is required, and an ability to undertake uphill skinning or short ascents on foot . You should be prepared to ski all day long at a good pace, approx. 4 - 6 hrs skiing.
*Good to know: if you don't have the level required, the guide may ask you to leave if necessary for the well-being of the rest of the group. If in doubt, please do not hesitate to ask!
Ski lifts
Considering the itinerary may be modified due to mountain and snow conditions, ski lift fares are not included in the price. They are at your own expense and are to be purchased on site in order to allow for flexibility. Hence in case of bad weather or snow conditions, the group can easily transfer to another spot to find the best conditions. Your guide will let you know which type of ski lift pass to purchase. You should budget approx €600 for ski lift passes, but the reality will likely be significantly less than that.
