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Chamonix and Courmayeur, on opposite sides of Mont Blanc, represent the birthplace of alpinism and the epicenter of mountaineering history. A ski trip to these mountain valleys is a necessary pilgrimage for any serious skier.

The resorts of Champoluc, Gressoney, and Alagna on the Italian side of Monte Rosa, the Alps’ second highest peak after Mt. Blanc, are experiencing their best snowfall in over 60 years. With this incredible snow pack, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to connect villages and ski to restaurants and towns that haven’t been possible in this era of modern skiing.

The Glacier Express is Switzerland’s most famous train route, running from the foot of the Matterhorn in Zermatt to the playgrounds of European royalty in St. Moritz. Between, it passes through a dozen of Europe’s "little areas that rock."

While the Haute Route has been on every adventurer’s life list for more than a century, this famed route from Chamonix to Zermatt remains a serious endeavor even today. EpicQuest has bridged the gap, allowing the discerning skier to have their powder and eat it too.

One of the Alps’ younger resorts, Verbier has achieved a solid reputation as the ultimate freeride destination. With Switzerland’s best lift-accessed steeps, incredible touring options, and classic heli descents along the Haute Route, untracked powder is never far away.

For the female adventure traveler, desires can vary significantly. This is why the Alps, with their unparalleled mountain access, extensive cultural offerings, endless food and wine, as well as world-renowned spas make it the perfect location for EPIC Women’s Adventures.

Arriving in the car-free village of Zermatt at the foot of the Matterhorn is a journey back 150 years to the golden age of mountaineering, grand hotels and adventure.