The Haute Route Trek is one of the world’s great multi-day treks. The route links two renowned alpine mountaineering centres, Chamonix in France, home to Mount Blanc and Zermatt in Switzerland, home to the Matterhorn
The summer Haute Route Trek is one of the world’s great multi-day treks. The route links two renowned alpine mountaineering centres, Chamonix in France, home to Mount Blanc and Zermatt in Switzerland, home to the Matterhorn. The path passes through breathtaking alpine scenery and you will enjoy stunning mountain panoramas every step of the journey.
Spectacular views are standard on this trek and it is a great stepping stone for the trekker to experience the High Alps and its glaciers. The summer haute route trek is for hill walkers and trekkers keen to get stuck in to the the mountains, travel through some picturesque valleys and go over some high alpine passes.
The hiking route follows a network of well-marked and signposted trails that stays below 3000m and takes advantage of the popular mountain huts and small inns and hotels in the charming villages along the way. In the summer the route is safe, entirely non-technical and while challenging because of its daily elevation gains and distances, is achievable by any hiker in reasonably good physical condition. It's a journey you will never forget.
Itinerary
DAY 1: Arrival in Chamonix
DAY 2: Chamonix to Trient
DAY 3: Col de la Forclaz to Lac de Louvie
DAY 4: Cabane de Louvie to the Cabane de Prafleuri
DAY 5: Lac de Dix to La Sage
DAY 6: La Sage to Zinal
DAY 7: Zinal to Gruben
DAY 8: Gruben to Zermatt
DAY 9: Departure
