Hike The Summer Haute Route Switzerland, 7 Days, Hike in The Alps
From: CHF 2'800
The summer Haute Route or ‘high-route’ is a spectacular and demanding trek through the French and Swiss Alps, from Chamonix in France to Zermatt in Switzerland. You will stay in high mountain refuges and hotels each night as you follow the route that traverses below the summits of ten of the highest peaks in the Alps.
Season is July to September
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Vacation Style Holiday Type
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Activity Level Fairly Easy Adventure Holidays
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Group Size Small Group
Summer Haute Route
This alpine classic follows the original route pioneered over 150 years ago, through the French and Swiss Alps, from Chamonix in France to Zermatt in Switzerland.
The Haute Route is a demanding route, crossing glaciers and high passes deep in the Alps. Our efforts are rewarding with endless panoramic views, unique and remote mountain huts and a route steeped in alpine history.
Cross several high passes including the Serpentine at 3796m and enjoy one of the most stunning vantage points in all of the European Alps. Finish in Zermatt, one of the most beautiful alpine villages in the world, nestled just beneath the famous East Face of the Matterhorn, sitting at 1600m.
You will descend icy glaciers and traverse green alpine valleys with flower-covered meadows with occasional picturesque villages to pass through. In no time you will become absorbed into a world of glaciers and towering, snow-capped peaks interspersed with the vibrant culture of French and Swiss mountain villages. Finally you will arrive into the beautiful alpine town of Zermatt, one of the most beautiful alpine villages in the world, nestled just beneath the famous East Face of the imposing and famous Matterhorn. You will relish participating in this physical yet spectacular trek forever.
Level of Experience Required
Most days will involve roped glacier travel and although previous alpine trekking experience with an ice axe and crampons is useful, these skills are not required and your guide will teach these techniques along the way. You can expect to cross loose terrain, with some exposed sections that may require the use of a rope at times.
An excellent level of fitness is required and participants must be able to walk between 6-8 hours per day, with daily ascents/descents totally 1,000m/3,300ft or more. The terrain is varied and mostly offtrail, requiring a good sense of balance and agility.
It is imperative that you are pack fit and able to carry 15kg/33lbs for the trekking days, as this will make all of the difference to your enjoyment on the trek.
- IFMGA Guide
- All expenses for the guide and yourself
- Breakfast and lunch during mountain component of the trek
- Dinners when staying in mountain huts and refuges
- Lodging for 8 nights on twin share basis
- Lifts
- Mountain hut fees
- Transfer of luggage from Chamonix to Zermatt
- Transport during trip dates as per schedule
- Any lifts, huts, hotel B&B, transport costs that are additional to the program due to changes to program due to weather or organisational changes. (Any changes will generally be due to weather/lift failure (etc.) and actioned after you have been consulted by your guide.)
- Any extra hotel nights prior to and after the Haute Route
- Airport transfers to/from Chamonix and Zermatt (although we can arrange it for you)
- Evening meals in Chamonix or Zermatt
- Any hotel single supplement costs
- Personal equipment and clothing
- Extra additional meals or snacks/drinks purchased from huts/hotel
- Gratuity
