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Level 4: An average of 6 hours of hiking per day on and off trail, and/or 700 to 1000 meters of vertical gain, and/or distances of 15 to 18 kilometers. Sections at higher elevations. Learn basic mountaineering techniques.
Level 5: An average of 6 to 7 hours of hiking per day off trail or on rugged terrain, and/or more than 1000 meters of vertical gain, and/or distances up to 20 kilometers. Sections at higher elevations. Requires knowledge and experience with mountaineering techniques for F ("facile" or easy) level routes.
Mt. Blanc to the Matterhorn, aka "the Haute Route," appears on every avid backcountry traveler's bucket list. This multi-day tour between mountaineering's two major capitals winds its way along an original path through one of the most spectacular sections of the Alps. Enjoy the warm and friendly hospitality from hut to hut, as well as close encounters with the area's towering peaks: Grand Combin, Pigne d'Arolla, Dent Blanche, and Dent d'Hérens. And of course, all throughout the trip, views of the Matterhorn and Mt. Blanc complete the fantastic backdrop.
* Price based on 4-person group
Level 5: An average of 6 to 7 hours of hiking per day off trail or on rugged terrain, and/or more than 1000 meters of vertical gain, and/or distances up to 20 kilometers. Sections at higher elevations. Requires knowledge and experience with mountaineering techniques for F ("facile" or easy) level routes.
Duration : 9 days
Cross into Switzerland via Col Supérieur du Tour Pass,
and then down the Trient Glacier to the Orny Hut. From there, the descent leads
towards La Breya. Hop on the chairlift for a ride down to Champex, nice village by a lake.
Hike slowly but surely up the long and vast Otemma Glacier, on of the longest in Valais, to Col de Charmotane Pass (3053 m). On the other side of the pass, the Vignettes Hut (3158 m) sits perched on the side of a cliff.
On an incredible detour via Col de l'Evêque Pass, venture across several amazing glaciers and along the moraines surrounding Eveque's rocky summit. The descent into Hérens Valley (where the quaint Swiss village of Arolla is located) is truly spectacular. The day's final ascent to the Bertol Hut (3311m) is relatively sustained. Climb the steep stairs and ladders that lead to the deck of this truly magnificent eagle's nest.
This truly spectacular day starts by traversing a mellow glacial plateau to the summit of Tête Blanche (3721 m). Enjoy the breathtaking 360° panorama and jaw-dropping views of the Matterhorn. Descend through Stockji Glacier's maze of crevasses, and then a steep trail with the occasional rope handrail. One last short ascent takes you to the Schnöbiel Hut (2694 m) at the foot of the Matterhorn's daunting north face. Awe-inspiring!
The descent to Zermatt is straightforward with real no
technical difficulties. Wander along the easy trails through the bucolic alpine
meadows doted here and there with granaries, sheds, and other shelters. You
should arrive in Zermatt late morning. Time free to enjoy the Swiss alpinism capital. Then take a private transfer back to Chamonix and your hotel. Last dinner in a Chamonix center restaurant.
| Mountain Hut with dorms Price per person | French speaking local guide |
|---|---|
| Single season | |
| 2 people1 shared room | 3840 € |
| 3 people1 shared room | 2980 € |
| 4 people1 shared room | 2580 € |
| 5 people1 shared room | 2325 € |
| 6 people1 shared room | 2150 € |
The price includes
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Professional IFMGA certified guides:
1 guide for 6 people.
- Accommodations as described: mountain huts and 2 nights in an 3-star hotel in Chamonix
- All meals as described: breakfasts, lunches, dinners.
- All lift tickets required.
- All transfer required including last day Zermatt to Chamonix.
The price does not include
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Transportation to the meeting point at the start of the trip and from the point
where the trip officially ends.
- Bottled water in the mountain huts (about 12 CHF each)
- Showers in those
huts that charge a fee
- 1 dinner in Chamonix, first night
- Drinks, tips, and personal expenses.
- Insurance
for trip cancellation/interruption, lost/stolen baggage, or assistance.
- Everything
not described as "included".
