The Walker’s Haute Route
Chamonix to Zermatt
A Classic Alpine Adventure
The summer trek from Chamonix, France to Zermatt, Switzerland is a classic adventure that cuts through some of the most spectacular alpine terrain on the planet with high alpine passes, quaint villages, and sweeping mountain vistas.
Our adventurous style combines the experience of staying at rustic alpine huts as well as the luxury of comfortable 3 and 4-star inns. And since food and bedding or provided, we can hike each day with just a lightweight day pack. It’s the best of both worlds!
Almost all of the Haute Route hike is along alpine trails. Very little off-trail hiking is encountered, but we do make use of ladders in some areas and perhaps encounter an easy snow field or glacier crossing.
The Itinerary Overview
Our Haute Route Trek begins at the traditional starting point in the French alpine village of Chamonix. We then quickly cross into French-speaking Switzerland. After hiking through the town of Verbier, we make our way high into the Swiss alps and begin using the high mountain hut system. We make our way across an easy glacier crossing and eventually end up in the small Swiss village of Arolla and then through high mountain passes into German-speaking Switzerland. The last leg takes us through more small villages and into the Visp Valley where we eventually arrive in the car free town of Zermatt under the shadow of the iconic Matterhorn.
Guests should be in good physical condition and have some previous hiking experience. The ability to hike up to 11 miles a day with a day pack is necessary.
An All-Inclusive Package
5 nights in charming 3-4 star hotels
2 nights in simple country inns
3 nights in mountain huts
Breakfast, pack lunch and dinner (beverages not included)
All ground transportation and lifts between Chamonix and Zermatt
Luggage transfer to inns most nights
American trekking guide with years of Swiss trekking experience
$4,995