Patrouille des Glaciers
The Patrouille des Glaciers (PDG) is one of the cult events in the ski mountaineering calendar. The course leads from Zermatt via Arolla to Verbier, and represents a sporting tour de force for participating teams. The race takes place every other year (e.g. 2022) with participants competing in teams of three.
- Type Skitouring
- Difficulty hard
- Duration 18,00 h
- Distance 55,5 km
- Ascent 4094 m
- Descent 4228 m
- Lowest point 1472 m
- Highest point 3643 m
Zermatt (train station) – Furi – Ober Stafel – Schönbiel - Stockji - Tête Blanche - Col de Bertol - Plan Bertol - Arolla - Col de Riedmatten - Pas du Chat - La Barma - Rosablanche – Col de Momin – Col de la Chaux - Les Ruinettes - Verbier
Distance: 57.5 km
D+ 4386 m und D- 4'519 m
Distance covered: over 100 km
Please observe the equipment requirements in the Regulations of the Patrouille des Glaciers (Point 3.6 and Annex 5).
Cheering supporters are a great boost for contestants and an important element of the event. Live reports on athletes’ progress on the Bahnhofplatz by the station. Entertainment activities and refreshments for spectators.
If you just want to experience this route without having to participate yourself, you can do it with the “Mammut 360° Project”.
The Patrouille des Glaciers route can also be done as a one- or two-day tour outside the competition. It is recommended to book a local mountain guide.
Please observe the registration deadlines and the Regulations for the Patrouille des Glaciers.
Important! Requirements include: sound alpine knowledge, active alpine touring skills and experience in mountaineering competitions, excellent skiing skills, experience in skiing while roped to others, and a very high level of training. Further information is available on the PDG website.