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Haute Route Trek: Hiking From Chamonix to Zermatt TEST1

Duration
5 days
Season
July through September
Group size
Up to 12 people
Difficulty
Intermediate test

PDF TEST Cross the spectacular Haute Route, a trek that connects the two adventure capitals of the Alps: Chamonix and Zermatt. Starting in the shadow of Mont Blanc, you will complete the 110-mile trail with a dramatic finish at the foot of Matterhorn—experiencing 10 of the 12 highest peaks in the Alps along the way. Brace yourself for long daily hikes; patchworks of dramatic landscapes leading you from glaciated mountains reflecting in crystalline lakes to verdant valleys and meadows beneath 9,500-foot mountain passes. And once you reach yet another picture-perfect village, your typical mountain hospitality exuding from its wooden chalets wrapped in flowers, learn why the Haute Route trek is one of the best hiking experiences in the Alps.

Adventure highlights

  • Hike past Mont Blanc, Matterhorn, and 8 other highest Alpine peaks
  • Get immersed in sublime mountain vistas of Switzerland and France
  • Experience unique mountain lifestyle in typical Alpine villages and towns
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Haute Trip

This trip has been in the works for almost 3 years and through the Covid epidemic you somehow managed to pull it off. The additions and changes you had to make were remarkable in fitting our needs. How can an 11 day trip go off without 1 hiccup? It did because of your knowledge, professionalism and extreme dedication to your clients. As one of your guides(Suze) said: Emma never sleeps! Every single detail from luggage delivery, hotel accommodations, trip notes, maps, food requests(we had 2 vegetarians) was spot on. From the bottom of my heart, you made a 25 year dream to hike the Haute come true. It was way beyond my expectations. To do it with friends was even more special. On any future expeditions, I would never consider another person(or company) to arrange my trip. No wonder Richard Branson so highly recommends you. To all who read this review, I personally have arranged dozens of trips over the years, but I knew from the start that Emma was the one to arrange this one.

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Available itineraries

Classic Haute Route Trek

 

Meandering between Chamonix and Zermatt for 12 days, discover the heart of the Alps by getting up close to its highest peaks and experiencing its unique lifestyle in charming towns and villages. Your adventure offers superb hiking speckled with stupendous panoramic views, accommodation in quality hotels, auberges, and rustic mountain huts, as well as luggage delivery during all but two days—allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the sublime Alpine scenery.

  • Your trip begins in the famous mountain town of Chamonix, found at the foot of Mont Blanc. You will meet your Haute Route hiking guide and fellow hikers at 6pm for a trip briefing, followed by dinner.
    Meals: Dinner
    Accommodation: 3* Hotel

    View of the town of Chamonix beneath Mont Blanc.
  • Your adventure starts with a beautiful train journey on the famous Mont Blanc Express. Start trekking in the hamlet of Montroc, and begin with a climb up the stunning Aiguillette des Posettes. Straying from the standard route, your group will take a quiet and beautiful variant through the meadows of Les Tseppes and into Switzerland. You will stay for the night either in Trient or Col de la Forclaz—depending on accommodation availability.
    Distance: 14 km / 8.7 miles
    Ascent: 1,100 m / 3,610 ft
    Descent: 1,100 m / 3,610 ft
    Walking time: 7-8 hours
    Meals: Breakfast and dinner
    Accommodation: Simple hotel

    Barge moored in the Grand Canal in Ireland.
Early Bird Classic Haute Route Trek

 

Meandering between Chamonix and Zermatt for 12 days, discover the heart of the Alps by getting up close to its highest peaks and experiencing its unique lifestyle in charming towns and villages. Your adventure offers superb hiking speckled with stupendous panoramic views, accommodation in quality hotels, auberges, and rustic mountain huts, as well as luggage delivery during all but two days—allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the sublime Alpine scenery.

  • Your trip begins in the famous mountain town of Chamonix, found at the foot of Mont Blanc. You will meet your Haute Route hiking guide and fellow hikers at 6pm for a trip briefing, followed by dinner.
    Meals: Dinner
    Accommodation: 3* Hotel

    View of the town of Chamonix beneath Mont Blanc.
  • Your adventure starts with a beautiful train journey on the famous Mont Blanc Express. Start trekking in the hamlet of Montroc, and begin with a climb up the stunning Aiguillette des Posettes. Straying from the standard route, your group will take a quiet and beautiful variant through the meadows of Les Tseppes and into Switzerland. You will stay for the night either in Trient or Col de la Forclaz—depending on accommodation availability.
    Distance: 14 km / 8.7 miles
    Ascent: 1,100 m / 3,610 ft
    Descent: 1,100 m / 3,610 ft
    Walking time: 7-8 hours
    Meals: Breakfast and dinner
    Accommodation: Simple hotel

    Barge moored in the Grand Canal in Ireland.
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Meet your guides

Adam Zok
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Adam Zok
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Adam is an ACMG Ski Guide and passionate splitboarder based in Revelstoke, BC. Whether he's navigating the safest route to the summit, digging a snow profile, setting a skin track through the forest, or eyeing up his next pillow line, Adam is at home in the mountains and will make you feel comfortable out there too. Not only does he know where to find the goods, but he'll make a point of getting you to them as efficiently as possible. He might convince you to walk a little farther than you thought you could go, but the skiing you're rewarded with will be well worth the calories burned!
360 Adventures
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360 Adventures
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Acadia Mountain Guides Climbing School
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Acadia Mountain Guides Climbing School
Acadia Mountain Guides Climbing School
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Acadia Mountain Guides Climbing School is a company of friendly, dedicated professional guides whose talents lie in their technical expertise, climbing ability and their skill as educators. Their guiding art requires extensive climbing experience and a multi-faceted educational background. They take their philosophy to heart and work to promote responsible climbing and wilderness use as well as responsible guiding.
5.00(3 reviews)
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paul k
Haute Trip

This trip has been in the works for almost 3 years and through the Covid epidemic you somehow managed to pull it off. The additions and changes you had to make were remarkable in fitting our needs. How can an 11 day trip go off without 1 hiccup? It did because of your knowledge, professionalism and extreme dedication to your clients. As one of your guides(Suze) said: Emma never sleeps! Every single detail from luggage delivery, hotel accommodations, trip notes, maps, food requests(we had 2 vegetarians) was spot on. From the bottom of my heart, you made a 25 year dream to hike the Haute come true. It was way beyond my expectations. To do it with friends was even more special. On any future expeditions, I would never consider another person(or company) to arrange my trip. No wonder Richard Branson so highly recommends you. To all who read this review, I personally have arranged dozens of trips over the years, but I knew from the start that Emma was the one to arrange this one.

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marija

gbaj bjhskabsa

ksjabkjsanla

l
lovro

hsajhv sjha sa ksaonl

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5.00(3 reviews)
p
paul k
Haute Trip

This trip has been in the works for almost 3 years and through the Covid epidemic you somehow managed to pull it off. The additions and changes you had to make were remarkable in fitting our needs. How can an 11 day trip go off without 1 hiccup? It did because of your knowledge, professionalism and extreme dedication to your clients. As one of your guides(Suze) said: Emma never sleeps! Every single detail from luggage delivery, hotel accommodations, trip notes, maps, food requests(we had 2 vegetarians) was spot on. From the bottom of my heart, you made a 25 year dream to hike the Haute come true. It was way beyond my expectations. To do it with friends was even more special. On any future expeditions, I would never consider another person(or company) to arrange my trip. No wonder Richard Branson so highly recommends you. To all who read this review, I personally have arranged dozens of trips over the years, but I knew from the start that Emma was the one to arrange this one.

m
marija

gbaj bjhskabsa

ksjabkjsanla

l
lovro

hsajhv sjha sa ksaonl

Things to know

  • 57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.

    We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in the in France and Switzerland, please refer to France Diplomacy’s advice for travelers and foreign nationals and Switzerland’s official COVID-19 travel guidelines.

    Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!

  • What you get on this adventure:

      • An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
      • 9, 11, or 12-day Haute Route hiking adventure, depending on your chosen itinerary (involving 7-10 hiking days)
      • Accommodation (based on double occupancy, single-room option available at an additional fee)
      • Meals as specified in the itinerary 
      • Luggage delivery (except on days where you will stay in mountain huts)
      • Transfers during the adventure (except for optional cable-car rides)

    What’s not included:

      • Flights and airport transfers 
      • Lunches, personal drinks and snacks 
      • Travel insurance — compulsory (covering medical expenses, mountain rescue including helicopter evacuation, and cancellation)
      • Guide gratuities — optional
  • Group sizes and prices:

      • For these group adventures, the maximum client-to-guide ratio is 10:1. 
      • It takes a minimum of 4 people for this tour to operate. 
      • The cost does not decrease as the group grows. 

    Hiking along the Haute Route can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

    Min. age requirements:

      • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
      • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the hike on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

    If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

  • A 30% non-refundable deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. The remaining amount is paid 10 weeks (70 days) prior to departure. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies. 

      • If Client cancels the Booking anytime prior to seventy (70) calendar days in advance of the trip contemplated by the booking, only the Client’s deposit will be forfeited. 
      • For cancellations thirty-one (31) to seventy (70) calendar days in advance, Client is entitled to a refund in the amount of fifty percent (50%) of the total price of the trip.
      • For cancellations thirty or less days in advance, Client is not entitled to any refund.
      • Any reimbursable expenses arising out of the Booking incurred by Guide prior to the date of cancellation (including but not limited to plane tickets, car rental payments, and lodging or transportation fees) are non-refundable as soon as they are incurred by the Guide.
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