Alpine Ski Peaks

Many Alpine peaks can be climbed on skis giving a steady ascent followed by the a great ski down. Throughout the winter and even into early summer many peaks can be climbed in this syle.

Classic high peaks such as the Gran Paradiso, Mont Blanc, Pigne d'Arolla are within the grasp of good skiers looking for adventure, other smaller summits may be possible for less confident or experienced ski mountaineers.

Suitable objectives will depend on ability and conditions of the snow and weather but a week of summits on skis will not disappoint. We can climb peaks on skis throughout the winter, spring and early summer, from smaller non glacial peaks in December and January to the larger peaks well into May and June.

A moment to enjoy the summit.

Sample Itinerary
This is a sample itinerary for a 7 day trip culminating in the ascent on skis of the Gran Paradiso (4061m)

Day 1-2
Meet in Chamonix and go to a hut from where we can continue on the following day to a peak or high col, before returning to Chamonix.
Day 3-5 .
Drive through the Mont Blanc tunnel to the Gran Paradiso region in Italy and ski in to a mountain hut. Climb a peak the following day en route to another hut. A second peak can be climbed before returning to the valley.
Days 6-7.
Ascent of the Gran Paradiso itself. Up to the hut on day 1 then summit day 2 and back to Chamonix.

This itinerary will be confirmed day by day according to weather, snow conditions and ability of the group.