Summer Haute Route - Guided Hike from Chamonix to Zermatt

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The Haute Route is one of the most spectacular treks, that links Chamonix to Zermatt, the Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn. Starting at the foot of the Mont Blanc, this gorgeous route enables you to traverse an area with the greatest collection of 4’000 meter peaks in all the Alps.

Almost 100 miles, two countries, 37’000 feet of elevation gain, 11 mountain passes, 8 valleys and countless breathtaking views of all the highest mountains of the Alps.

This trip is led by Celine Kahn, mountain leader.

What's the plan?

Day 1: Chamonix
Day 2: Chamonix - Trient
Day 3: Trient - Arpette
Day 4: Arpette - Cabane de Louvie
Day 5: Cabane de Louvie - Cabane de Prafleuri
Day 6: Cabane de Prafleuri - Arolla
Day 7: Arolla - Cabane de Moiry
Day 8: Cabane de Moiry - Zinal
Day 9: Zinal - Gruben
Day 10: Gruben - Pension Edelweiss
Day 11: Pension Edelweiss - Zermatt

Check our website here for the detailed daily itinerary.

Requirements
Very good physical condition needed, used to hiking several days in a row, with up to 12 miles and 5’000 feet of elevation gain per day. Training required.

Insurance
It is the participant's responsibility to get health and accident insurances that cover mountain rescue, including extreme sports. Becoming a Rega patron is highly recommended (CHF 40 per year only for emergency medical assistance from the air).

Start and end
Meeting point:
La Chaumière Mountain Lodge
322 Route des Gaillands, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France
On Wednesday 14 August 2024 at 17:00

End:
Zermatt, Switzerland
On Saturday 24 August 2024 around 16:00

Kit list
Day Clothing Essentials:

• Hiking boots
• T-shirt
• Hiking trousers or shorts
• Fleece
• Down jacket
• Waterproof jacket
• Waterproof over trousers
• Sun hat
• Sunglasses
• Warm hat
• Buff
• Gloves

Night Essentials:

• Sleeping bag liner
• Lightweight towel
• Ear plugs
• Cash for drinks at the huts

Technical gear:

• Hiking poles
• Hiking backpack (30-40L)
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Waterproof inner bags or bin bags
• Headlamp with spare batteries

F&B:

• Water (min. 2L)
• Snacks

Pharmacy:

• Sunscreen and lip protector
• Plasters and basic medicine

Pricing

The price for this event is CHF 2’000 for a bed in shared rooms, or CHF 2’200 for a bed in a twin or double room on days 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 9 and 10.

Included in price:

• 10 hiking days, guided by a mountain leader
• 10 nights of accommodation, both in hotels and mountain huts (shared rooms)
• Dinner from day 1 - day 10
• Breakfast from day 2 - day 11
• Transfers included in the itinerary above

Not included in price:

• Transport to Chamonix on 14 August and from Zermatt on 24 August
• Luggage transfer (transfer of a luggage from Chamonix to Zermatt can be arranged for an additional cost)
• Lunches (possibility to buy packed lunches from all accommodations or to buy groceries along the way)
• Drinks and snacks

Group size
Min. 4 / Max. 8 participants

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