Ski Tour Grand Combin
The Grand Combin is the main summit of an entire massif in the Valais Alps. The skitour to this summit is extremely demanding and requires good conditions. The ascent begins gently and comfortably over the Glacier de Corbassière. Now it gets steeper and steeper until we untie the skis and move on with crampons and ice axe. After the Couloir du Gardien we can put on the skis again and continue the last meters to the summit of the Grand Combin de Grafeneire. This is the main summit. If there is enough time and the conditions are good, we can also climb the Grand Combin de Valsorey and the Grand Combin de Tsessette. A demanding descent takes us back to the Panossière hut. The next day we will visit the brother of the Grand Combin, the Petit Combin, and enjoy a thrilling descent to Fionnay.
Tour Details
- Fitness Level: Very Sporty
- Experience Level: Advanced
Private Tour
| 1 person | CHF 2795 |
| 2 people | CHF 1595 per person |
| Day | Elevation + | Elevation - | Kilometers | Walking time |
| 1 | 1250m | 0m | 5.5km | approx. 5 hours |
| 2 | 1750m | 1750m | 16km | approx. 7-9 hours |
| 3 | 1250m | 2450m | 12.5km | approx. 5-7 hours |
Day 1
Meet in Martigny. Minibus journey to Fionnay. Hut approach to the Cabane FXB Panossière.
Day 2
We follow the Glacier de Corbassière up to the Plateau du Dejeuner. We continue up through the Couloir du Gardien and continue on to the summit of the Grand Combin at 4314m. The descent is long and exciting, we arrive back at the hut tired but happy and treat ourselves to a "summit drink".
Day 3
Ski tour to the Petit Combin 3663m followed by a long descent back to Fionnay.
| Season | March - May |
| Departures for private tours | Private tours can be booked daily |
| Meeting point | 9:00am at the train station in Martigny |
- Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
- His or her expenses
- 2 nights in bunk room with half-board
- Tea for the next day
- Summit Certificate
- Your expenses
- Snacks
- Rental equipment
- Costs for a taxi if needed (guests pay for the guides share)
Backpack
- 25-30l
Clothing
- Warm, functional clothing
- Rain jacket
- Rain pants
- Mountaineering or hiking pants
- Sunhat
- Gloves (ideally one thin and one thick pair)
- Beanie or headband
- Extra underwear and socks
- Thermal underwear
Footwear
- Ski touring boots or snowboard boots
The basics
- Sunglasses (category 3 or 4)
- Sunscreen lotion and lip balm (minimum factor 30, 50 better)
- Thermos flask, drink bottle
- Silk sleeping bag liner
- Headlamp
- Toiletries
- SAC/DAV permit (if you have one)
- GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
- Earplugs (optional)
- Camera and binoculars (optional)
Technical Equipment
- Harness
- Crampons with anti-snow plates
- Ice axe
- Helmet
- Ski touring skis or splitboard with skins and tele crampons
- Ski poles (preferrably telescopic)
- LVS (avalanche transceiver)
- Avalanche probe
- Avalanche shovel
General Information for Mountaineering School
Our team is here for you. If you have any questions, please contact us or visit us in our shop in Grindelwald. We are happy to help!
OUTDOOR - Mountaineering School Grindelwald
Dorfstrasse 103
3818 Grindelwald
Switzerland
Trip status for group courses
1-2 days before your tour or course we will review the weather forecast and conditions with the mountain guide to determine if we can operate. We will contact you by phone with an update.
Minimum of participants (group tours)
As soon as the minimum number of participants is reached, we will send you a confirmation by email.
Cancellation
If we have to cancel your tour, you have the option to reschedule to a new date, or you will receive a full refund.
Equipment
Please refer to the equipment list for your tour or course. At our shop in Grindelwald, you can purchase technical equipment, mountain clothing, shoes, and backpacks. We also have technical equipment available for rent.
Clothing
Choose functional clothing that is moisture-wicking and quick-drying. Dress in layers so you can easily react to temperature changes. The range at our shop in Grindelwald is tailored to mountain tours and our expert staff are happy to advise you on the best clothing for your tour or course.
Lunch
Lunch is not included in the offer. We recommend bringing bars, dried fruits, nuts, or a sandwich. The amount you will need to drink depends on your individual needs and the length of the tour. We recommend .75 -1.5 liters of water, warm tea, isotonic drinks, or whatever you prefer. We also recommend that you hydrate enough the day before, so your body is well prepared for the tour.
Huts
A mountain hut is not a hotel. Running water is not guaranteed and electricity is not available everywhere, so it is not always possible to charge batteries or phones. If you have special dietary needs, please inform us in advance so we can make arrangements with the hut.
Safety
Our tours and courses are led by IVBV certified mountain guides or mountain guide aspirants. We prioritise your safety by requiring regular training to ensure our guides have relevant, up to date knowledge. Outdoor is certified by the Swiss Council for Accident Prevention (BFU) and our safety and emergency concepts are audited by this organization annually.
General terms of contract
Our General Terms and Conditions apply.