CHAMONIX to ZERMATT - Walkers' Route -
In association with McNab Mountain Sports, Chamonix
13 days - One of the world's great mountain walks - A great variety of stunning Alpine scenery - Good trails - Comfortable accommodation throughout (no camping)
Considered to be the "Walkers Haute Route," this superb multi-day trek takes a linear route across the spine of the European Alps and links together the famous mountaineering centres of Chamonix, Arola and Zermatt. Generally much lower than the Classic Haute Route, this is an ideal outing for those people who wish to experience the very best of the Alps without encountering any technically difficult walking. We cross from France into the beautiful Swiss canton of Valais, passing spectacularly beneath 10 of the 12 highest peaks in the Alps and traversing several high passes and 2 small glaciers. Lower down, the trek leads through verdant alpine valleys with cascading streams, pretty hamlets and flower-strewn meadows. Overnight accommodation is in a variety of small hotels, atmospheric gites and spectacularly located mountain refuges. Suitable for any regular hillwalker, this is a simply unforgettable alpine holiday.
Duration: 12 nights chalets, lodges & refuges, 10 days DEMANDING trekking, max. altitude - 3000m. All meals except lunches included.
Brief Trip Outline & Notes
Day 1 Arrive Argentier, Chamonix. Check into Chalet
Day 2. Cross Col du Balme (2186m) descend to Trient village(1300m.)
Day 3. Cross the Fenetre D’Arpette, descend to Arpette.
Day 4. Trek to Champex, through Val des Bagnes to Verbier. Climb to Mont Fort Refuge.
Day 5. Cross Col Termin, Col de Louvie and Col de Prafleuri to Cabane de Prafleuri.
Day 6. Trek along shores of Lac de Dix, cross Col de Riedmatten to Arolla.
Day 7. Descend to Les Hauderes. Climb to La Sage.
Day 8. Cross Col de Torrent to Lac Moiry. Col de Sorebois to Zinal
Day 9. Col at Meidpass (2790m.) to Gruben Meiden.
Day 10. Augstbordpass, descend to Jungen and St Niklaus.
Day 11. New High Level route to Zermatt.
Day 12. Arrive Zermatt. Transfer to Argentier, Chamonix.
Day 13. Breakfast at Chalet. Tour ends.
