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The Haute Route is the celebrated high-level
hiking traverse from Chamonix, France, to
Zermatt, Switzerland. Ten of the 12 highest
peaks in the Alps, including Mont Blanc and
the Matterhorn, rise along this magnificent
“high route,” the airy realm where the sport of
mountaineering was born in the 19th century.
Our unique version of this famous hike
provides nonstop alpine panoramas as we
cross seven dramatic passes, including the
rocky Fenêtre d’Arpette (8,750'). We combine
our well-paced hiking days with overnights in
charming hotels.
Days 1-2 Chamonix, France / Champex,
Switzerland From Chamonix, we hike over
the Col de Balme on the French-Swiss border
and descend to the Col de la Forclaz. A steep
but gorgeous hike right along the edge of the
Trient Glacier brings us to the top of the Fenêtre
d’Arpette, then down to the rugged Val d’Arpette.
Days 3-4 Grande Dixence / Arolla Our hike
over the Col des Roux (9,197') reveals the
legendary summits and glaciers of the Valais
Alps, and when we cross the Col de Reidmatten,
we’ll have breathtaking views across the Arolla
Valley to Pigne D’Arolla, Mont Collon, and the
massive west face of Mont Blanc de Cheillon.
Days 5-6 St-Luc / Gruben A hike through
the traditional Valais canton and over the Col
de Torrent rewards us with superb vistas of the
towering limestone pyramid of the Dent Blanche
(14,290'). Entering German-speaking Switzerland
by crossing the Meidpass (9,154'), we make our
way down into the peaceful hamlet of Gruben.
Days 7-8 Zermatt After our climb to the top
of Augstbordpass (9,495'), we catch a cable car
and local train to storied Zermatt. Surrounded
by 13,000-foot peaks, this town is famed for its
awe-inspiring views of the Matterhorn. Depart
on Day 8.
The iconic spire of the Matterhorn is one of the great peaks on the Haute Route. PHOTO: ILHAN EROGLU
HIGH ALPS TRAVERSE FROM CHAMONIX TO ZERMATT
DAN PATITUCCI
HIGHLIGHTS
• Experience one of the world’s great
mountain hikes—in WT style!
• Discover spectacular trails and alpine
hamlets surrounded by the highest peaks
in the Alps
• Savor the distinctive alpine cultures
and mountain cuisines of France and
Switzerland
• Enjoy our charming hand-picked hotels,
some with spa facilities
DETAILS
• 8-day trip begins in Chamonix, France,
and ends in Zermatt, Switzerland
• 4 nights four-star hotels, 3 nights
mountain inns
• All meals included
• All transport during the trip included
(cable cars, etc.)
DATES
Jun 30-Jul 7, 2018
Jul 27-Aug 3
Aug 11-18
TRIP COST
$4495 (11-14 members)
$4895 (4-10 members)
Single supplement: $280
TRIP LEVEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
7 hiking days on moderate to steep trails,
5-8 hours a day, altitudes between
6,000-9,600 feet, van support, team of
up to 3 Trip Leaders
TANYA PERRET
ON OUR WEBSIT
Do the classic! If you have the time, join
our 12-day Haute Route journey, including
two hike-in lodges where you’ll savor
alpenglow on the high peaks.
Jul 11-22, Sep 4-15, 2018. From $5995.