Ski tour La Traversata
Ski tour with via ferrata La Traversata
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Endurance
2Walking time 4-5 hours. Up to approx. 900 vertical meters. For sporty mountain hikers with good basic fitness. -
Technique
3You are an experienced off-piste skier. You have mastered hairpin turns even in steeper terrain (35°), can ski in a controlled manner in all types of snow and can move safely and with stamina on ascents. -
Duration
5 - 6 h -
Date
Mid-December - end of April -
Participants
1 - 6 persons
Gallery (5)
Alpine, panoramic, cross-border. That is La Traversata. On this unique combination tour at the foot of the Matterhorn, you will experience a high alpine traverse with via ferrata passages, fantastic views of the south face and a spectacular descent to Cervinia in Italy. Perfect for anyone who wants to combine a ski tour, via ferrata and freeride.
Highlights
Description
Your adventure starts at 08:15 at the valley station of the Matterhorn Express, where your local mountain guide will welcome you. Together you ride up to the Furggsattel mountain station. The start of the actual ski tour. From here, it's off: in several short ascents and via ferrata-style climbing passages, you work your way through the alpine terrain, sometimes with your skis on your rucksack. Always accompanied by the impressive view of the south face of the Matterhorn.
At the highest point, the roof of the old mountain railway station, a short break with a panoramic view awaits. Then the flow begins: an enjoyable descent to Italy and down to the Cervinia ski area. Depending on your mood, ability and conditions, the tour can be extended with additional off-piste descents. The return to Switzerland is by cable car before you ski down to Zermatt to finish off the day. An unforgettable day ends here.
Program
Meeting point at 08:15 with your local and IFMGA-certified mountain guide at the Matterhorn Express valley station (depending on the season)
Ride together to the Furggsattel mountain station
Start of the ski tour
Via ferrata with the skis on your back
Descent to Cervinia
Possibly additional off-piste runs
Return to Switzerland with the mountain railroads
Descent to Zermatt
Say goodbye to your mountain guide.
Additional costs
- International ski day pass: from CHF 100.00
Reduction with GA, Half-Fare Card or Swiss Travel Pass (more information can be found at Zermatt Bergbahnen AG) - Rental equipment:
- Via ferrata set: CHF 15.00
- Avalanche transceiver, avalanche shovel and avalanche probe: can be rented at the ZERMATTERS Homebase at a special price of CHF 15.00 per person from 17:00 the day before. The rented equipment must be returned to the ZERMATTERS Homebase after the tour by 17:00 at the latest
- Other equipment: from CHF 80.00, available in a sports store in Zermatt
- Touring skis with running binding (binding adjusted)
- Touring ski boots
- Telescopic poles
- Skins
- Crampons
- Climbing harness
- Via ferrata set
- Ice axe
- Backpack max 30L - skis must be able to be tied on
- Shovel
- Probe
- Avalanche Transceiver
- Warm, weatherproof touring ski clothing
- Warm gloves
- Finger gloves
- Helmet
- Hat / headband
- Goggles, sunglasses, sun cream
- Thermos flask, drinks
- Snacks (high-energy food such as chocolate, dried fruit, energy bars)
Equipment rental:
You can rent the following equipment from our office:
- Avalanche equipment (avalanche transceivers, shovels, probes, ABS backpacks)
- Crampons
- Hiking poles
- Climbing harness
- Via ferrata set
- Thin gloves
If you need more equipment, you can hire it from a sports store in Zermatt.
After booking
After booking, you will receive a confirmation by email. Please check that your details are correct.
Two days before the tour, you will receive a link to the customer portal.
Please contact us before the tour to go over the details (current weather, conditions, group size, etc.). You can reach us by phone, email or visit us at the ZERMATTERS Homebase.
La Traversata
General information about La Traversata
- The tour follows a route along the border between Switzerland and Italy.
- The combination of short ascents, alpine terrain and long descents makes this tour particularly attractive.
Special features of La Traversata
- Rest area on the roof of the old mountain railway station with spectacular scenery.
- Depending on the snow conditions, the tour can be extended with additional freeride descents in Italian terrain.
- A unique combination of via ferrata and ski tour right in front of the Matterhorn.
Safety and risk warnings
- Even if the tour is technically easy, you should not underestimate the alpine risks. The route leads over glaciers where there is always a risk of crevasses. For this reason, ZERMATTERS will always accompany you professionally and provide you with the necessary safety equipment. Changes in the weather can come as a surprise, which is why the orientation and experience of our local mountain guides are crucial.
Do I need a mountain guide for a ski tour?
Yes, a mountain guide is highly recommended for a ski tour. Ski tours in alpine terrain require experience in avalanche awareness, route selection and snow conditions. Especially in high alpine regions such as Zermatt, many tours lead through challenging terrain with steep descents and possible crevasses. If you want to get the best out of your ski tour and minimize risks, a professional guide is the best choice.
What are the advantages of a local ski tour guide?
A local ski tour guide from Zermatt knows the mountains, snow and weather conditions like no other. Thanks to his regional expertise, the tour can be optimally planned and flexibly adapted to current conditions. He also enriches the experience with exciting stories and insights into the regional culture and mountain world - for a safe and unforgettable ski tour.
What should I look out for when booking a ski tour guide?
Make sure that your mountain guide is certified according to the standards of the International Union of Mountain Guide Associations (UIAGM/IFMGA). This certification guarantees comprehensive training and compliance with the highest safety standards. All ZERMATTERS mountain guides are trained according to these international guidelines.
What difficulty levels are ski tours divided into?
Ski tours are divided into seven main levels of difficulty according to the SAC ski tour scale:
- L: Easy
- WS: Less difficult
- ZS: Fairly difficult
- S: Difficult
- SS: Very difficult
- AS: Extremely Difficult
- EX: Extremely difficult
Each of these grades can be additionally refined by a minus (-) or plus (+) to allow finer gradations.
The classification is based on main criteria such as steepness, exposure, terrain shape and bottlenecks in the descent. Auxiliary criteria such as the complexity of the route and the correctability of errors can also be taken into account.
How do I choose the right ski tour for my ability?
The choice of ski tour should always be based on your personal ability and alpine experience. Our offers are therefore provided with clear information on the level of difficulty, required stamina and technique to help you make the right decision. We will be happy to provide you with personal advice directly.
-
Endurance
2Walking time 4-5 hours. Up to approx. 900 vertical meters. For sporty mountain hikers with good basic fitness. -
Technique
3You are an experienced off-piste skier. You have mastered hairpin turns even in steeper terrain (35°), can ski in a controlled manner in all types of snow and can move safely and with stamina on ascents. -
Duration
5 - 6 h -
Date
Mid-December - end of April -
Participants
1 - 6 persons
Alpine, panoramic, cross-border. That is La Traversata. On this unique combination tour at the foot of the Matterhorn, you will experience a high alpine traverse with via ferrata passages, fantastic views of the south face and a spectacular descent to Cervinia in Italy. Perfect for anyone who wants to combine a ski tour, via ferrata and freeride.
Highlights
Duration
- Crossing the Cima di Furggen (3,491 m): approx. 2 - 3 hours from Furggsattel
- Descent to Cervinia Italy (2,000 m): approx. 2.5 hours
Description
Your adventure starts at 08:15 at the valley station of the Matterhorn Express, where your local mountain guide will welcome you. Together you ride up to the Furggsattel mountain station. The start of the actual ski tour. From here, it's off: in several short ascents and via ferrata-style climbing passages, you work your way through the alpine terrain, sometimes with your skis on your rucksack. Always accompanied by the impressive view of the south face of the Matterhorn.
At the highest point, the roof of the old mountain railway station, a short break with a panoramic view awaits. Then the flow begins: an enjoyable descent to Italy and down to the Cervinia ski area. Depending on your mood, ability and conditions, the tour can be extended with additional off-piste descents. The return to Switzerland is by cable car before you ski down to Zermatt to finish off the day. An unforgettable day ends here.
Program
Meeting point at 08:15 with your local and IFMGA-certified mountain guide at the Matterhorn Express valley station (depending on the season)
Ride together to the Furggsattel mountain station
Start of the ski tour
Via ferrata with the skis on your back
Descent to Cervinia
Possibly additional off-piste runs
Return to Switzerland with the mountain railroads
Descent to Zermatt
Say goodbye to your mountain guide.
Additional costs
- International ski day pass: from CHF 100.00
Reduction with GA, Half-Fare Card or Swiss Travel Pass (more information can be found at Zermatt Bergbahnen AG) - Rental equipment:
- Via ferrata set: CHF 15.00
- Avalanche transceiver, avalanche shovel and avalanche probe: can be rented at the ZERMATTERS Homebase at a special price of CHF 15.00 per person from 17:00 the day before. The rented equipment must be returned to the ZERMATTERS Homebase after the tour by 17:00 at the latest
- Other equipment: from CHF 80.00, available in a sports store in Zermatt
Material
To ensure that you are optimally equipped for the La Traversata ski tour, you should definitely have this equipment with you.
- Touring skis with running binding (binding adjusted)
- Touring ski boots
- Telescopic poles
- Skins
- Crampons
- Climbing harness
- Via ferrata set
- Ice axe
- Backpack max 30L - skis must be able to be tied on
- Shovel
- Probe
- Avalanche Transceiver
- Warm, weatherproof touring ski clothing
- Warm gloves
- Finger gloves
- Helmet
- Hat / headband
- Goggles, sunglasses, sun cream
- Thermos flask, drinks
- Snacks (high-energy food such as chocolate, dried fruit, energy bars)
Equipment rental:
You can rent the following equipment from our office:
- Avalanche equipment (avalanche transceivers, shovels, probes, ABS backpacks)
- Crampons
- Hiking poles
- Climbing harness
- Via ferrata set
- Thin gloves
If you need more equipment, you can hire it from a sports store in Zermatt.
After booking
After booking, you will receive a confirmation by email. Please check that your details are correct.
Two days before the tour, you will receive a link to the customer portal.
Please contact us before the tour to go over the details (current weather, conditions, group size, etc.). You can reach us by phone, email or visit us at the ZERMATTERS Homebase.
La Traversata
General information about La Traversata
- The tour follows a route along the border between Switzerland and Italy.
- The combination of short ascents, alpine terrain and long descents makes this tour particularly attractive.
Special features of La Traversata
- Rest area on the roof of the old mountain railway station with spectacular scenery.
- Depending on the snow conditions, the tour can be extended with additional freeride descents in Italian terrain.
- A unique combination of via ferrata and ski tour right in front of the Matterhorn.
Safety and risk warnings
- Even if the tour is technically easy, you should not underestimate the alpine risks. The route leads over glaciers where there is always a risk of crevasses. For this reason, ZERMATTERS will always accompany you professionally and provide you with the necessary safety equipment. Changes in the weather can come as a surprise, which is why the orientation and experience of our local mountain guides are crucial.
Do I need a mountain guide for a ski tour?
Yes, a mountain guide is highly recommended for a ski tour. Ski tours in alpine terrain require experience in avalanche awareness, route selection and snow conditions. Especially in high alpine regions such as Zermatt, many tours lead through challenging terrain with steep descents and possible crevasses. If you want to get the best out of your ski tour and minimize risks, a professional guide is the best choice.
What are the advantages of a local ski tour guide?
A local ski tour guide from Zermatt knows the mountains, snow and weather conditions like no other. Thanks to his regional expertise, the tour can be optimally planned and flexibly adapted to current conditions. He also enriches the experience with exciting stories and insights into the regional culture and mountain world - for a safe and unforgettable ski tour.
What should I look out for when booking a ski tour guide?
Make sure that your mountain guide is certified according to the standards of the International Union of Mountain Guide Associations (UIAGM/IFMGA). This certification guarantees comprehensive training and compliance with the highest safety standards. All ZERMATTERS mountain guides are trained according to these international guidelines.
What difficulty levels are ski tours divided into?
Ski tours are divided into seven main levels of difficulty according to the SAC ski tour scale:
- L: Easy
- WS: Less difficult
- ZS: Fairly difficult
- S: Difficult
- SS: Very difficult
- AS: Extremely Difficult
- EX: Extremely difficult
Each of these grades can be additionally refined by a minus (-) or plus (+) to allow finer gradations.
The classification is based on main criteria such as steepness, exposure, terrain shape and bottlenecks in the descent. Auxiliary criteria such as the complexity of the route and the correctability of errors can also be taken into account.
How do I choose the right ski tour for my ability?
The choice of ski tour should always be based on your personal ability and alpine experience. Our offers are therefore provided with clear information on the level of difficulty, required stamina and technique to help you make the right decision. We will be happy to provide you with personal advice directly.
