Haute Route Chamonix-Zermatt in 10 days
Join E-S Adventure Guides, who will take you along the incredible Haute Route from Chamonix, France to Zermatt, Switzerland on this exciting 10-day hiking adventure.
Group
10 Days
Jun - Sep
High
Intermediate
Description
Every mountaineer dreams of completing the Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt. Join me for 10 incredible days in the French and Swiss Alps.
This ten day excursion is an amazing opportunity to discover one of the world's most iconic mountain environments. Along the way, we'll be surrounded by beautiful views of alpine peaks, lakes, mountain villages and we may even see marmots and ibex. You can check the itinerary below for more information on the places we'll be visiting. Nonetheless, we are flexible and can change the route to adapt to the group's abilities, interest and fitness level. Also, if you want a shorter excursion, then I offer the possibility of doing only half the trip and returning from Arolla after day 5.
Whether you decide to come for the full 10-day excursion or for 5 days, you will need to consider that this will be an exhilarating challenge. In order to complete the Haute Route in 10 days, we'll be walking 15 kilometers a day and ascending 1,500 vertical meters. Therefore, you will need to make sure you are physically fit for the challenge. Certainly, I will be there to help and guide you.
Are you ready for an exciting trip in the Alps? Then book your trip now and get ready to tackle the impressive and rewarding Haute Route.
If you’re looking for more hiking adventures in the area, be sure to check out the ones I offer to the Dolomites and to the Vanoise National Park.
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
- Transportation start and back
Price details
- The price does not include the guide´s expenses (accommodation, meals, lift tickets, etc).
Itinerary
Day 1: Chamonix - Trient
First, we’ll meet at the Chamonix center and take a train to Montroc Le Planet. Then, we’ll ascend Col de Balme and reach the summit of Aiguilette des Possettes.
Night at Trient with local homemade food.
Day 2: Trient - Champex-Lac
This will be a challenging day. The path from Trient to Fenêtre d’Arpette includes an untouched mountain pass, which will allow us to reach Arpette Valley.
Night at Champex-Lac.
Day 3: Champex-Lac - Cabane de Louvie
We’ll hike to Orsières to take a bus to Fionnay.
Finally, after an exhilarating day, we will spend the night at Cabane de Louvie, a mountain hut next to the Lake of Louvie.
Day 4: Cabane de Louvie - Cabane de Prafleuri
In order to reach Cabane de Prafleuri, where we’ll spend the night, we’ll go through Col de Louvie and Col the Prafleuri.
Day 5: Cabane the Prafleuri - Arolla
On our way to our hotel in Arolla, we’ll go through Lac des Dix and Col de Riedmatten (between the Val d’Hermence and the Val d’Arolla). We’ll get to enjoy stunning views of Mont Blanc de Cheillon and the Pigne d’Arolla.
End of trip for those doing only half of the journey.
Day 6: Arolla - Zinal
This is the most challenging day on the trip. First, we’ll take a bus to La Sage and walk to Col de Torrent (3,000m). Then, we’ll descend to Val de Moiry through Lac the Moury. And the last part is Corne de Sorebois (views of Val d’Anniviers and Val de Zinal).
Finally, we will go from Gondola to Zinal, where we’ll spend the night.
Day 7: Zinal - Gruben
This will be an easier day. We’ll got to Anniviers passing several villages. We’ll pass Col de la Forcletta and access Turtmanntal.
Night at Gruben.
Day 8: Gruben - St. Niklaus
We’ll climb the Augstbordpass and spend the night at a hotel at the Swiss village of t. Niklaus.
Day 9: St. Niklaus - Europahütte
We’ll get beautiful views of Matterhorn Valley and the Matterhorn.
Day 10: Europahütte - Zermatt
Finally, on the last day of our trip we will end our trip in Zermatt.
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About the guide
E-S Adventure Guides
4.8
(96)
Mountain Guide
Gauthier and his team of IFMGA/UIMLA-certified mountain guides & leaders and rock climbing instructors (Anabelle, Andrea, Andrej, Claire, Christophe, Daniel, Elis, Enrico, Etienne, François, Guillaume, Ivan, Jessy, Julia, Mathis, Mitja, Olivier, and Robin) are some of the top outdoor adventure professionals in Europe.
Whether you wish to climb some of the best mountains in the Alps or go on an exciting bouldering adventure in Fontainbleau, among other amazing options, they will be able to show you the top spots and the ropes to ensure you have an unforgettable and safe adventure.
Gauthier will be your main point of contact during the booking process and will be able to help you with all the questions you have in order to make sure you receive the best possible guiding service.
Pick one of the programs featured for E-S Adventure Guides and start planning an awe-inspiring experience in the mountains!
Languages
| Italian | French | English
Certificates
UIMLA | UIAGM | IFMGA
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