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Chamonix - Zermatt (Haute Route)

Chamonix - Zermatt Haute Route is a memorable ski touring through the heart of the Alps. A 6 days hut to hut itinerary for real ski montaineering passionates!

equipment

Avalanche Transceiver + shovel + probe (mandatory)
ski mountaineering skis + poles
ski skins
ski crampons o ski blades
ski mountaineering boots
backpack 30 l
climbing helmet
harness
lanyard or daisychain
screw carabiner
ice-axe
standard crampons with anti-balling plates
mineral salts
water bottle (1 l min) or thermos
energy bars or dried fruit/nuts
sunscreen (at least SPF 30) and UV protection lip balm
personal first aid kit
headlamp (with new batteries plus spares as backup)

Clothing

wool cap/beanie or fleece-lined hat
buff
sun hat
ski goggles
mountaineering/glacier sunglasses
down jacket (optional)
waterproof shell jacket (Gore-Tex®, Paclite®, Conduit, etc.) (4th layer)
insulating garment made of Windstopper® or Primaloft® (3rd layer)
wicking turtleneck (2nd layer)
breathable T-shirt (1st layer) 2x
light backup gloves, 1 pair
heavy insulated gloves 1 pair
thermal leggings or tights
ski socks (2 pairs)

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