TREKKING CHAMONIX-ZERMATT
Start Date | August 19, 2024
TRIP SUMMARY
A 7-stage guided tour along the Haute Route des Alpes from Chamonix to Zermatt.
- A 180-200 km self-sufficient route of extraordinary beauty
- A group made up of trekking enthusiasts who share your passion for the mountains.
- A trip to completely disconnect. Your world for a couple of days will be just the mountains, your group of friends, your backpack, your sore muscles, and you.
- Small group of 8 high trekkers
TRIP DESCRIPTION
The Haute Route des Alpes is one of the most famous hiking trails in the world and is located in the Swiss and French Alps. The route begins in Chamonix, a mountain town in the Haute-Savoie region of France, and ends in Zermatt, a village in the Swiss canton of Valais.
The trek is divided into seven stages. The trail is approximately 185 km long (we will begin the route from Champex) and traverses some of the Alps' most breathtaking scenery, including glaciers, snow-capped peaks, deep valleys, and alpine meadows.
All this makes each stage a true spectacle for the eyes and the senses.
Overnight stays are provided along the route in tents, allowing us to choose spectacular locations to recharge our batteries after a day of trekking.
ROUTE
- Day 1: Champex to Cabane de Chanrion
You'll start in Champex and hike to the village of Fionnay. From there, you'll follow the trail up to the Chanrion hut, which sits at an altitude of 2,462 meters. The hike will take approximately 6 hours.
- Day 2: Cabane de Chanrion to Cabane de Prafleuri
From the Chanrion Hut, you'll continue toward the Mont Avril Glacier and ascend to the Otemma Pass. You'll then hike across the Prafleuri Glacier to reach the Prafleuri Hut, located at an altitude of 2,625 meters. The hike will take approximately 6-7 hours.
- Day 3: Prafleuri Cabin to Arolla
From the Prafleuri hut, you'll hike over the Forclaz Pass to reach the Dix hut. From there, you'll follow the trail down to the village of Arolla, where you'll spend the night. The hike will take approximately 5 hours.
- Day 4: Arolla to Cabane des Vignettes
From Arolla, you'll hike to the La Gouille refuge and continue to the Arolla Glacier. After crossing the glacier, you'll reach the Special Pass and descend toward the Les Haudères hut. From there, you'll ascend the Arolla Glacier and reach the Vignettes hut, located at an altitude of 3,157 meters. The hike will take approximately 6-7 hours.
- Day 5: Cabane des Vignettes to Cabane de Bertol
From the Vignettes hut, you'll ascend to the Evêque Pass and hike across the Mont Miné glacier to reach the Bertol hut, located at an altitude of 3,311 meters. The hike will take approximately six hours.
- Day 6: Bertol Cabin to Schönbielhütte
From the Bertol hut, you'll hike across the Mont Durand glacier to reach the Tête Blanche col. After descending the Stockji glacier, you'll reach the Schönbielhütte hut, located at an altitude of 2,694 meters. The hike will take approximately 6-7 hours.
- Day 7: Schönbielhütte to Zermatt
From the Schönbielhütte cabin, you'll hike to the village of Zmutt and follow the trail up to the Augstbord Pass. From there, you'll walk along the Europe Panorama Trail to Zermatt, where it ends.
EVENT DATA
STARTING PLACE
DISTANCE
185 Km
UNEVENNESS +
13,000 meters
DURATION
7 Stages
TOUR START DATE
August 19, 2024
TOUR END DATE
August 31, 2024
Nº PARTICIPANTS
8 Participants
MANDATORY MATERIAL
LEVEL PARTICIPANTS
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If you have any questions, please contact us, we will be happy to help you and see if this adventure is for you.
PRICE
1684 Euros
What does the price include?
What does the price of the event include?
- Route planning and preparation.
- Registration management.
- Advice before and during the activity
- The route is guided by one qualified mountain guide and one mountain expert.
- The transfer from Chamonix to the start of the route
- Liability and Accident Insurance
