You’ll stay in remote mountain huts, guesthouses and B&#x26;B's. Each one is unique but you can usually expect hot showers and running water (usually in a shared bathroom, sometimes with a time limit), bunk beds with a pillow and blankets (packing a thin and light sleeping bag liner is advisable for hygienic reasons), and a bar with cold drinks. They're basic but friendly, with a social and fun atmosphere, and usually electricity to charge your phone and free Wi-Fi.

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The Alps

You’ll stay in remote mountain huts, guesthouses and B&B's. Each one is unique but you can usually expect hot showers and running water (usually in a shared bathroom, sometimes with a time limit), bunk beds with a pillow and blankets (packing a thin and light sleeping bag liner is advisable for hygienic reasons), and a bar with cold drinks. They're basic but friendly, with a social and fun atmosphere, and usually electricity to charge your phone and free Wi-Fi.


Cancel up to 31 days before departure and we'll transfer your deposit into credit for a future booking.

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15 kilometres a day with 1500 metre ascensions? Prepare for a serious challenge that you’ll be talking about for years.

Expect hearty mountain style dishes, continental breakfasts and tasty lunches. Dinners vary, but usually consist of three courses, including soup or salad, stews, cheese fondue and Swiss and French delicacies for dessert.
Most dietary requirements including vegetarian and vegan can be catered for: just let your host know in advance.

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Zermatt

Lac de Moiry, Val de Moiry, Corne de Sorebois

Lac de Moiry

Haute Route

Gruben

Pierre Avoi, Verbier

You’ll be picked up from your hotel in Chamonix, France early on Day 1. You should arrive in Chamonix any time the day before the start date and book a hotel of your choice.
The trip ends at around 17:00 on Day 10 in Zermatt, Switzerland. Air travellers can take the train to the airport directly from Zermatt. We recommend you stay the night in Zermatt to celebrate the end of your trek (a completely car free town) or you can head straight to the airport for a late flight: it takes 3.5 hours to reach Zurich-Kloten and 4 hours to reach Geneva.

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9 nights in mountain huts, guesthouses and B&#x26;B's

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9 nights in mountain huts, guesthouses and B&B's

Head to Argentière and ascend the Col de Balme and over the summit of Aiguillette des Possette. Take in the views over Switzerland and get your first glimpse of of Mont Blanc in the distance. Head towards the Tete de Balme straddling the French/Swiss border and on to the picturesque village of Trient, where you’ll spend the night.

Trient

Ibex in the mountains

Trek to Trient

Day 1

Trek to the Fenêtre d'Arpette, a wild mountain pass known for its untouched beauty. Cross through the Arpette Valley and spend the night in the small Swiss mountain resort of Champex-lac.

Fenêtre d’Arpette 

The Fenêtre d'Arpette’s wild pass

Day 2

Enjoy a late start and then pass quaint houses, old farms and quiet villages as you make your way to Orsieres. Climb up to Le Chable - the stage's final stop, where you’ll stay tonight.

Le Chable

Day 3

Wake up bright and early and take the cable car from Le Chable to Verbier. Reach the outer edge of the Mont Fort glacier, the start of today’s trek and walk along the Col de Louvie before traversing a high circuit surrounded by glaciers and serrated rock faces. Keep going to the Cabane de Prafleuri, a mountain hut and tonight's destination.

Cabane de Prafleuri

Day 4

Pass the impressive Lac des Dix dam, before climbing up the Col de Riedmatten, passing between the Val d'Hermence and the Val d'Arolla. Once in Arolla, it’s time to rest up and recover at a nice local guesthouse.

Col de Riedmatten

Mont Blanc de Cheillon

Day 5

Set off on one of the toughest days so far as you hike toward the high point at Col de Torrent. Descend to the Val de Moiry, passing the Lac the Moury, stop for a rest and then continue down the track to the Corne de Sorebois. From there, take the gondola down to Zinal, where you’ll lay your head for the night.

The world from 3000m up

Day 6

Trek to Anniviers and walk up the Col de la Forcletta and the famous Turtmanntal. See the first of the Alps 4000m peaks, including those in the Matterhorn Valley and then make your way through meadows and farmland to Gruben for the night.

The big 4000’s

Day 7

Time for one of the most epic sections of the entire trip. Climb through the Augstbord Pass to reach the quintessential Swiss Alps village of St. Niklaus, where you'll check into a warm and cosy hotel.

Quintessential Swiss Village

The Augstbord Pass

Day 8

Catch the local bus from St. Niklaus to Gasenried and begin your approach to the famous Europahütte, home to one of the greatest views of the Matterhorn Valley and the mighty Matterhorn itself. From there, you'll follow the trail as it winds its way down to tonight’s accommodation, the Hotel La Reserve.

Europahütte

Day 9

Follow the trail as it hugs the Matterhorn, before finishing your trek in the lovely mountain village of Zermatt. Celebrate - you’ve earned it.

Trek to Zermatt

Day 10

Head to Argentière and ascend the Col de Balme and over the summit of Aiguillette des Possette. Take in the views over Switzerland and get your first glimpse of of Mont Blanc in the distance. Head towards the Tete de Balme straddling the French/Swiss border and on to the picturesque village of Trient, where you’ll spend the night.


Trek to the Fenêtre d'Arpette, a wild mountain pass known for its untouched beauty. Cross through the Arpette Valley and spend the night in the small Swiss mountain resort of Champex-lac.

Enjoy a late start and then pass quaint houses, old farms and quiet villages as you make your way to Orsieres. Climb up to Le Chable - the stage's final stop, where you’ll stay tonight. 


Wake up bright and early and take the cable car from Le Chable to Verbier. Reach the outer edge of the Mont Fort glacier, the start of today’s trek and walk along the Col de Louvie before traversing a high circuit surrounded by glaciers and serrated rock faces. Keep going to the Cabane de Prafleuri, a mountain hut and tonight's destination.


Pass the impressive Lac des Dix dam, before climbing up the Col de Riedmatten, passing  between the Val d'Hermence and the Val d'Arolla. Once in Arolla, it’s time to rest up and recover at a nice local guesthouse.

Set off on one of the toughest days so far as you hike toward the high point at Col de Torrent. Descend to the Val de Moiry, passing the Lac the Moury, stop for a rest and then continue down the track to the Corne de Sorebois. From there, take the gondola down to Zinal, where you’ll lay your head for the night.

Trek to Anniviers and walk up the Col de la Forcletta and the famous Turtmanntal. See the first of the Alps 4000m peaks, including those in the Matterhorn Valley and then make your way through meadows and farmland to Gruben for the night.


Time for one of the most epic sections of the entire trip. Climb through the Augstbord Pass to reach the quintessential Swiss Alps village of St. Niklaus, where you'll check into a warm and cosy hotel.


Catch the local bus from St. Niklaus to Gasenried and begin your approach to the famous Europahütte, home to one of the greatest views of the Matterhorn Valley and the mighty Matterhorn itself. From there, you'll follow the trail as it winds its way down to tonight’s accommodation, the Hotel La Reserve.


Follow the trail as it hugs the Matterhorn, before finishing your trek in the lovely mountain village of Zermatt. Celebrate - you’ve earned it.

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Follow a spectacular trail, hut-to-hut through the heart of the Alps

Trek the Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt

Take on one of Europe’s toughest and most prestigious long-distance trails

Experience the remote wonders of the Alps as you trek to epic viewpoints and traditional mountain villages

Get a picture-perfect view of the Matterhorn, one of the most iconic mountains on the continent

Take on one of Europe’s toughest and most prestigious long-distance trails


Experience the remote wonders of the Alps as you trek to epic viewpoints and traditional mountain villages 

Get a picture-perfect view of the Matterhorn, one of the most iconic mountains on the continent

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