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Ski Touring – Haute Route Verbier - Zermatt – 5 days Day 1: Verbier – Prafleuri Hut We start from Verbier taking the cable car, then skin up to the Col de la Chaux. After a short descent, we climb up to the Rosablanche, a summit towering above the Val de Bagnes at 3,337m. Descent to the Prafleuri hut (2,935m). Day 2: Prafleuri Hut - Cabane des Dix Transition day towards some of the most scenic summits of the Alps. Ascent to the Col des Roux (2,804m), then traverse along the Lac des Dix and final ascent to the hut of the same name (2,928m). Overnight stay at the foot of Mont-Blanc de Cheillon. Day 3: Ascent of the Pigne d'Arolla Climb up to a highpoint in the heart of the Alps, the Pigne d'Arolla, culminating at 3,790m. Descent to the Vignettes Hut (3,160m). Day 4: Vignettes Hut – Bertol Hut Traverse over the col de L'Evêque (3,386m), then descent onto the high glacier of Arolla. Ascent to the Bertol hut (3,311m), from where we have a great view of the majestic Dent-Blanche. Day 5: Bertol Hut – Zermatt The last day is the most rewarding of the Haute Route, with the ascent of the Tête Blanche (3,724m) and the seigneurs des Alpes. Final descent below the impressive North Face of the Dent d'Hérens and the Matterhorn. Return to Zermatt, back to civilisation. Refund in case of cancellation If you book a guide for 1 day or more we recommend taking out an ELVIA insurance which ensures a refund in case of illness, accident or other incident. Conditions: • The insurance premium amounts to 4% of the total sum paid for the mountain guide/mountain leader. • If you book a guide on various non-consecutive days, please indicate the exact dates under "Remarks". • The client has read and understood the UIAGM conditions stated on our website (link to terms & conditions of ASGM under “downloads”). • Cancellations due to bad weather are not possible. Buy your insurance online: www.elvia.ch .

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