All the practical details for the Weissmies traverse.
The day before
Appointment at 6.30 pm at the guides' office in Saint-Gervais for a briefing
Day 1
Almagellerhütte
About 4 hours walking A nice hike to go up Almagellertal and we will have a hot meal halfway. Overnight at the Almagellerhütte hut 2894m.
Day 2
Dri Hornlini 3096m
The Dri Hornlini is a beautiful rocky peak overlooking the refuge, we will walk its ridge. The climb is done in the morning, and we will have a hot meal at the refuge. Rest in the afternoon. Second night at the Almagell hut.
Day 3
Wiessmies traverse 4017m
Departure before dawn, to reach the Zwischbergenpass. We will approach the Wiessmies via the southern slope, first, a small face that leads us gradually on a magnificent ridge. From the top we will descend by the northern slope of the mountain, where the atmosphere is cooler. We will reach Hohsaas at 3100m, where we will take the gondola to go back down into the valley. Arriving at Saas Grund, the regular PostBus shuttle allows us to return to the cars.
The guides could be led to change the program depending on the weather conditions, the mountains and the level of the participants.
Register either directly online, or by returning the completed 2025 registration form to us by email, dated and signed.
For further information, please contact us by e-mail or telephone on +33 (0)4 50 47 76 55 (Saint-Gervais) or +33 (0)4 50 47 10 08 (Les Contamines). We’ll be happy to guide you in the realization of your project.
All the practical details for the Weissmies traverse.
In private: every day from the end of June to mid-September depending on conditions.
Private sessions:
1 participant: €2280 per person
2 participants: €1350 per person
3 participants: €1660 per person
The price includes
The price does not include
This climb requires good physical preparation; it is intended for sporty people. On the second day, you will have to walk for about 6 hours, so you should prepare by practicing "cardio" during workouts. Endurance sports such as cycling, running or long walks are an ideal preparation. Endurance sports such as cycling, running or long walks are an ideal preparation. Also remember that you will be hiking for 2 days with an 8-kilo backpack, which significantly increases the effort required, so if you do go out, exercise with that extra weight. You will evolve on an unmarked mountain route, you must be aware of the dangers associated with this activity (glacier crevasses, serac falls, rock falls, avalanches, very low temperatures).
2 people per guide maximum.
Guaranteed departure in group sessions from 2 subscriptions.
You will be supervised by a mountain guide.
To be covered by an insurance «assistance-repatriation» is mandatory to participate in our stays. If you do not have «assistance-repatriation» insurance, we can offer you one at the price of €5 per day. We also offer optional «cancellation» insurance at the price of €12 per day. This insurance does not take into account the sporting character of our stays. More information in the cancellation and assistance repatriation insurance booklets.
Appointment at 6.30 pm at the Saint-Gervais guides' office (in the tourist office of the village) where you will meet your guide. If you cannot be present, the briefing can be done by phone. More details about how to travel by public transportation can be found on our "contact" page.
Technical equipment
You can rent the technical equipment at:
For Saint Gervais: Blanc Sports or Sports Unlimited
For les Contamines : Intersport
Clothing
Accessories
Do not hesitate to contact us if you need some advice for your physical training, the selection of your equipment or the organization of your trip.
