skitour: Haute Route Chamonix-Zermatt Grand Lui Variation

Valais, Switzerland

Out-and-back trail in Valais, Switzerland. Ski touring.

Distance
13.4 mi (21.6 km)
Elevation Gain
5,062 ft (1,543 m)
Est. Time
11 hr 5 min
High point
8,921 ft (2,719 m)
Difficulty
Expert
Route type
Out & back

Features

Along the way

From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.

Questions about skitour: Haute Route Chamonix-Zermatt Grand Lui Variation

How long is skitour: Haute Route Chamonix-Zermatt Grand Lui Variation?

skitour: Haute Route Chamonix-Zermatt Grand Lui Variation is 13.4 mi (21.6 km) long. Most people take about 11 hr 5 min. It climbs 5,062 ft (1,543 m) in total, up to a high point of 8,921 ft (2,719 m).

How hard is skitour: Haute Route Chamonix-Zermatt Grand Lui Variation?

GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.

Where do you park for skitour: Haute Route Chamonix-Zermatt Grand Lui Variation?

Parking at the start. 19 more lots along the route.

Are there water and toilets on skitour: Haute Route Chamonix-Zermatt Grand Lui Variation?

Drinking water on the way at 12.9 mi (20.7 km). Toilets: Trailhead.

Is skitour: Haute Route Chamonix-Zermatt Grand Lui Variation shaded?

No shade: full sun.

What can you do on skitour: Haute Route Chamonix-Zermatt Grand Lui Variation?

Best for Ski touring.

Where can you eat near skitour: Haute Route Chamonix-Zermatt Grand Lui Variation?

Auberge des Glaciers, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Zanzkar Sports, 0.1 mi (0.2 km).

Is this a good week for skitour: Haute Route Chamonix-Zermatt Grand Lui Variation?

GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.

Trails near skitour: Haute Route Chamonix-Zermatt Grand Lui Variation

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