Guidebook to the Walker's Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt. The 225km route typically takes 2 weeks to walk. Described in 14 stages, the route crosses 11 passes between Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn and involves more than 14,000m of ascent and descent. A complete guide for planning and walking the route, with accommodation information.
Cicerone says:
A guidebook to the classic Chamonix to Zermatt trek from Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn. The 225km Walker's Haute Route through the French and Swiss Alps crosses 11 passes, gains more than 14,000m in height and is a strong contender for the title of Most Beautiful Walk in Europe. The high-level route is described in 14 day stages, with optional variants, and is suitable for walkers with a good level of fitness and some previous alpine trekking experience. The final approach to Zermatt adopts the dramatic Europaweg, a high-level traverse of the east wall of the Mattertal, crossing the 500-metre suspension bridge above Randa. An alternative valley route to Zermatt can be taken if this does not appeal.
Alongside clear route descriptions and mapping for each stage of the trek, there is essential practical information on travel to Chamonix and return from Zermatt, as well as advice on accommodation in alpine villages and mountain refuges, trekking safety, equipment, itinerary planning and preparation. Taking 2 weeks to complete, this challenging but rewarding trek encompasses views of the greatest collection of 4000 metre peaks in the Alps - Mont Blanc, the Grand Combin, Dent Blanche, Weisshorn and the Matterhorn - and visits some of the most spectacular valleys, including the Val d'Hérens, Val d'Annivers and the Mattertal.
For nearly 50 years Cicerone have been producing guidebooks on recognised treks, regions, areas and general tips for hikers.
We have used them countless times and they've always provided excellent insight and knowledge that you only get through experience, giving you the edge to make your trip a success and more enjoyable too.
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Alpine summer walking, so mid-June to mid-September; snow could remain on higher passes well into July.
Centres
Chamonix, Argentière, Trient, Champex, Sembrancher, Le Chable, Verbier, Arolla, Les Haudères, La Sage, Zinal, Gruben, St Niklaus, Zermatt
Difficulty
225km 11 passes and 14,000m of ascent make this a fairly tough trek; high alpine mountain walking, some sharp cols; final 2-day section on Europaweg is challenging and exposed, with some parts protected by cables and a 500m suspension bridge to cross
Must See
Mont Blanc and Chamonix's Aiguilles, Grand Combin, the Grand Desért, the fabulous Vals d'Herens and Moiry, the Twära view of the Dom, Weisshorn, the view of the Matterhorn on the approach to Zermatt
Weight: 300g
Published: 6 Jun 2019
Edition: Sixth
Number of pages: 256
Size: 17.2 x 11.6 x 1.4cm
Table of Contents
Contents Introduction The Walker’s Haute Route Getting there and back again Accommodation When to go Notes for walkers Not enough time? Equipment Languages Paths and waymarks Safety in the mountains Wildlife and plants Maps Recommended apps Using this guide Chamonix to Zermatt Stage 1 Chamonix – Argentière Stage 2 Argentière – Col de Balme – Trient Stage 3 Trient – Fenêtre d’Arpette – Champex Stage 3A Trient – Col de la Forclaz – Alp Bovine – Champex Stage 4 Champex – Sembrancher – Le Châble Stage 5 Le Châble – Clambin – Cabane du Mont Fort Stage 5A Le Châble (Les Ruinettes) – Col Termin – Cabane de Louvie Stage 6 Cabane du Mont Fort – Col Termin – Col de Louvie – Col de Prafleuri – Cabane de Prafleuri Stage 7 Cabane de Prafleuri – Col des Roux – Pas de Chèvres – Arolla Stage 8 Arolla – Lac Bleu – Les Haudères – La Sage Stage 9 La Sage – Col du Tsaté – Cabane de Moiry Stage 9A La Sage – Col de Torrent – Barrage de Moiry/Grimentz Stage 10 Cabane de Moiry – Col de Sorebois – Zinal Stage 10A Barrage de Moiry – Col de Sorebois – Zinal Stage 11 Zinal – Forcletta – Gruben Stage 11A Zinal – Hôtel Weisshorn/Cabane Bella Tola Stage 11B Hôtel Weisshorn/Cabane Bella Tola – Meidpass – Gruben Stage 12 Gruben – Augstbordpass – St Niklaus Stage 12A St Niklaus – Gasenried Stage 13 Gasenried – Europa Hut Stage 14 Europa Hut – Täschalp – Zermatt Stage 13A/14A St Niklaus – Täsch – Zermatt
Appendix A Walks from Zermatt Appendix B Climbing from Zermatt Appendix C Useful contacts Appendix D Bibliography Appendix E Glossary
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