Half of the book contains interesting facts about switzerland, including flora and fauna which makes for interesting reading on the flight over, or each night along. The walkers haute route is an absolutely stunning trail that offers what i would consider to be the classic alps experience. Jan 01, 2010 if youre considering the haute route and end up buying this book, id make the following suggestions. Although its been updated since, i dont know how reliable or. Anything quicker requires olympic speed walking or part trail running, anything longer is an indication that the hiker has multiple memory sticks full of photos and a mindfulness that others envy.
Active european holidays call us on 0800 008 7741 call. The haute route is a classic trekking route that goes from chamonix to zermatt, connecting mont blanc with the matterhorn. As a result, no one offers more options for hiking the haute routeboth on guided and selfguided hiking tours. The walkers haute route is significantly more challenging than the tour du.
To help future hikers doing the walkers haute route in late juneearly july, i decided to write a blog post summarizing my experiences. The kev reynolds book by the way was written more than 20 years ago, when the walkers haute route was more of a novelty. The best time for the haute route may surprise you. Walkers haute route selfguided walking holiday sherpa. If youre considering the haute route and end up buying this book, id make the following suggestions.
It is located in a place where france, switzerland and italy meet. Besides the original haute route, there is nowadays also a walker s haute route, which is an alpine hiking trail that follows a network of wellmarked and signposted paths. It is one of the most challenging and aweinspiring longdistance treks in europe taking you over rocky passes, past snowcapped mountains and through pretty alpine meadows, all the while providing views into the high mountains. Walkers haute route chamonix to zermatt complete guide.
This is his short video showing the highlights of the trip and how much fun it can be to. The walker s haute route is an approximately 115 mile trail from chamonix, france to zermatt, switzerland. Walkers haute route key info knife edge outdoor guidebooks. The tour du mont blanc tmb and the haute route are two of the best known multi day walks in the alps. Know that reynolds time estimates are just thatestimatesand at times i found them to be wildly off base in both direction e. Chamonix to zermatt the walkers haute route trek overview this exciting route, connecting two worldrenowned mountaineering centres, takes the walker through the most spectacular scenery the alps has to offer, passing numerous 4000m peaks but itself never quite rising above 3000m. Walkers haute route chamonix to zermatt mont blanc treks.
Andy walked the walkers haute route, the stunning self guided trip in the swiss alps. The haute routes objective is to deliver an unparalleled professional experience for amateur cyclists. A guidebook to the classic chamonix to zermatt trek from mont blanc to the matterhorn. The haute route is a network of treasured alpine trails, not just a single path. I learned about the walkers haute route after watching a rick steves episode about walking through the alps from france. Aug 10, 2018 to help future hikers doing the walker s haute route in late juneearly july, i decided to write a blog post summarizing my experiences. Feb 23, 2015 andy walked the walker s haute route, the stunning self guided trip in the swiss alps. Skiing the haute route chamonix to zermatt tips for. The walkers haute route is a worldrenowned multiday hiking journey starting in chamonix, france near the mont blanc massif and finishing in zermatt, switzerland where the matterhorn. They both start from chamonix, with the tmb a 165km loop around mont blanc through france, italy and switzerland, while the haute route is 210km partly through france, mainly through switzerland, to zermatt.
For the independently minded a walkers haute route self guided trek is a great option. This is a world of glaciers and towering, snowcapped peaks. The haute route started as a mountaineering trail connecting two great mountaineering centres. The haute route also passes beneath europes highest glaciated mountains, mont blanc, the grand combin, obergabelhorn, weisshorn, dent blanche, zinalrothorn, and the matterhorn, just to name a few. Guide to camping on the walkers haute route tmbtent. Then, in 2007, another set of our friends tackled the journey as well inspired by the first set. Plan now for a summer selfguided adventure on the chamonixzermatt haute route. The only slightly dodgy section is the grand desert between louvie and prafleuri, where route finding could be extremely difficult in bad weather. We assist you on your walkers haute route self guided trek accommodation, meals etc. The walker s route stays below 3000 meters and takes advantage of the popular mountain huts and small inns and hotels in the villages along the way. The walkers haute route should not be confused with the classic haute route, which is a yet higher and more strenuous alpine route that requires crampons and guides to manage its. The walkers haute route is a 14 day trek from chamonix to zermatt, or in different words from the base of the mont blanc to the matterhorn, one of the most iconic mountains in the world it. This is his short video showing the highlights of the trip and how much fun it can be to push yourself past.
The three sisters, tour of fire and ice and the pretzel. The walkers haute route cicerone guide 4th revised edition by reynolds, kev isbn. Our selfguided options for the walkers haute route. We cover from 10 to almost 17 kilometers most days, through great changes in. The walkers haute route chamonix to zermatt denverdavis. The walkers haute route should not be confused with the classic haute route, which is a yet higher and more strenuous alpine route that requires crampons and guides to manage its glacial passes. The 225km walkers haute route through the french and swiss alps crosses 11. However, the positive assessment extends to the ski section, as well. Our route follows the classic trek across the swiss alps starting in chamonix at the base of mont blanc. Classic walkers haute route the classic itinerary completes the trek over 10 days. Trekking to zermatt from chamonix is one of the worlds classic walks. The walker s haute route is a 14 day trek from chamonix to zermatt, or in different words from the base of the mont blanc to the matterhorn, one of the most iconic mountains in the world.
The route traverses below the summits of 10 out of the 12 of the highest peaks in the alps, and crosses several high passes. The walker s haute route alexander stewart this book was a nice compliment to reynolds. Early to midseptember is an especially enjoyable time to be on the haute route since september typically has less rain and a more stable weather pattern than either july or august. When to hike the haute route chamonix to zermatt trekking. It will greatly help your enjoyment of the trek to arrive fit at the start, used to walks of similar distance and height gain to those that you are about to face. The bible of the haute route is cicerone presss trekking chamonix to zermatt. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The walkers haute route high route mt blanc to the matterhorn chamonix to zermatt chamonix to zermatt, mont blanc to the matterhorn in two weeks of mountain travel you will see the greatest. The walkers haute route selfguided walking holiday is a challenging hike for those looking to explore classic swiss alpine scenery. The walker s haute route is an incredible trek between the 2 most famous mountain towns in the alps. The haute route also passes beneath europes highest glaciated mountains, mont blanc, the grand combin, obergabelhorn, weisshorn, dent blanche, zinalrothorn, and the matterhorn, just. Haute route chamonixzermatt meet your next favorite book. The walkers haute route is an incredible trek between the 2 most famous mountain towns in the alps.
Travelling from chamonix in france to zermatt in switzerland, you will start at mont blanc. Walking from mont blanc to the matterhorn along the walkers haute route is on many a bucket list and rightly so. The trail starts with views of mont blanc and ends with views of matterhorn, two of. Regularly voted as one of the worlds top walks the journey from mont blanc to the matterhorn on the walkers haute route is filled with breathtaking mountain panoramas, challenging mountain passes and alpine scenes lifted straight from a storybook. Oct 31, 2018 hikers typically take between 9 and 14 days to complete the haute route. The walkers haute route is a worldrenowned multiday hiking journey starting in chamonix, france near the mont blanc massif and finishing in zermatt, switzerland where the matterhorn towers above. Then, in 2007, another set of our friends tackled the journey as well inspired by. The highest point reached by the standard route is 2,987m 9,799ft and the height gain on the route is around 15,200m 49,867ft. Oct 09, 2010 the walkers haute route from chamonix to zermatt takes the hiker on a visually stunning journey between europes two most iconic mountains mont blanc and the matterhorn. We first heard of the haute route after some of our friends returned from the hike back in 2004. Alps complete walkers haute route walkers haute route. Each hikers choice of accommodation can be different, due to.
If you dont fancy being guided and trekking in a group then perhaps a walkers haute route self guided trek is the best option for you. This is the highest village in the valais canton, at the. The walkers haute route hike from chamonix to zermatt. Chamonix to zermatt the walkers haute route trek overview this exciting route, connecting two worldrenowned mountaineering centres, takes the walker through the most. Although it s been updated since, i dont know how reliable or current the information is. Know that reynold s time estimates are just thatestimatesand at times i found them to be wildly off base in both direction e. While there are arguably many similarities including the fact that the routes overlap for a couple of stages, to make that characterization would be to oversimplify and unfairly represent the haute route. The haute route, or the high route or mountaineers route is the name given to a route with several variations undertaken on foot or by ski touring between chamonix in france and. The walkers haute route is a worldclass multiday hiking trip starting at the mont blanc massif in france and finishing at the matterhorn in. Walkers haute route self guided treks mont blanc treks.
As a result, no one offers more options for hiking the haute routeboth on. We offer the walkers haute route in 6 different options. Like the tmb, the walkers haute route is best hiked in summer between late june and early september and follows wellmarked and welltrod trails. World europe alps haute route one of the best hikes in the world chamonixzermatt haute route sometimes called. As the haute route offers such fantastic opportunities for walking in switzerland, we were given a page of resident guide johns diary.
Completing the walkers haute route is a major accomplishment and is an experience that will not be forgotten. Down to the directions like turn left at the water trough in town. Like the famous cycling event of the same name, the haute route for walkers consists of spectacular alpine scenery, dramatic peaks and challenging inclines. The full walkers haute route incorporates 11 days in total and the walk takes you through the most stunning and dramatically different environments each day. They both start from chamonix, with the tmb a 165km loop around mont blanc. This book was invaluable for planning and information.
The haute route is a spectacular and demanding summer hike. A network of trail systems connects sleepy little villages, with their lush pastures, blackened timber houses and slate roofs, while lonely. Our route follows the classic trek across the swiss alps starting in chamonix at the base of mont blanc, western europe s highest peak, and concluding in zermatt at the base of the matterhorn, the world s most recognizable and stunningly beautiful peak. Regularly voted as one of the worlds top walks the journey from mont blanc to the matterhorn on the walkers haute route is filled. We start hiking in argentiere and trek all the way to zermatt, using 1 short cable car journey to enable reaching the mont fort hut the same day that we leave. The haute route also meanders through green alpine valleys with flowercovered meadows and picture book villages. It is regarded by many as the most magnificent hut to hut hiking trail that the alps has to offer. Along the way, the trail passes by 10 of the 12 highest peaks in the alps, as it winds its way through glacial valleys, alpine meadows, and enchanting villages. The famous walker s haute route on this full version from chamonix to zermatt. Jun 06, 2019 a guidebook to the classic chamonix to zermatt trek from mont blanc to the matterhorn.
Over time the walkers haute route has been adapted following a lower level route, making it more accessible for summer trekking. The haute route from chamonix to zermatt is steeped in mountaineering legend, a route first taken by british climbers at the end of the 19th century. Walkers haute route guided trekking holiday with alpine. Travelling from chamonix in france to zermatt in switzerland, you will start at mont blanc and finish at the matterhorn. A guide for skiers and mountain walkers by peter cliff is really good for describing most common variations of the haute route. The walkers haute route was originally completed as a summer mountaineering route by the alpine club of great britain. The walker s haute route is a worldrenowned multiday hiking journey starting in chamonix, france near the mont blanc massif and finishing in zermatt, switzerland where the matterhorn towers above. I have the kev reynolds guide book so i have a good idea of the places i will be staying but im not sure about. The walker s haute route is a walking trail through the french and swiss alps, for 200km 125 miles from chamonix in the west to zermatt in the east. The walkers haute route from chamonix to zermatt takes the hiker on a visually stunning journey between europes two most iconic mountains mont blanc and the.
The walkers haute route from chamonix to zermatt 10adventures. 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. September is an undiscovered secret on the haute route. This means not only delivering first class hospitality and event management, but all the key ingredients that make up the culture and experience of professional road racing. The haute route chamonix zermatt was first walked in 1861 by members of the alpine club, and the first ski traverses were in 1903 and 1911. Aug 31, 2010 we first heard of the haute route after some of our friends returned from the hike back in 2004. The haute route watopia will challenge you on 3 epic roads.
May 30, 2019 like the famous cycling event of the same name, the haute route for walkers consists of spectacular alpine scenery, dramatic peaks and challenging inclines. Crossing the haute route is a unique expedition through the highest mountains of the alps. For those who dont quite have the time to devote to the full walkers haute route we have the best of 8 day trek which focuses on the trek highlights. The walkers haute route is a long and demanding trip requiring very good physical fitness and preparation. While the guide is very comprehensive for all info on the walkers haute route, it does not include all variations. The haute route is manageable for the fittest mountain walkers who are happy to walk for between 6h and 8h 30m or more per day along a longdistance trail. To help future hikers doing the walker s haute route in late juneearly july, i decided to write a blog post summarizing my experiences. The famous walkers hauteroute on this full version from chamonix to zermatt. It is one of the most challenging and aweinspiring longdistance treks in. Trek the walkers haute route from chamonix to zermatt.
Assuming you are an experiemced mountain walker you dont need a guide for the walkers haute route, there are some rocky passages but no glaciers. Originally a mountaineering route which could be attempted by skiers known as the classic haute route the hiking route is referred to as the walkers haute route. This is the highest village in the valais canton, at the edge of the last sparse forests of arolla pines and larches and at the foot of mount collon. Both of them hiked the route without a group or guides using only the kev reynolds book. Haute route walking holiday to zermatt walkers guided. Mont blanc to the matterhorn alexander stewart, 2008. Jul 31, 2019 some people say that camping on the walkers haute route is a more challenging version of the tour du mont blanc. How far ahead to book accommodations walkers haute route. Walkers haute route from chamonix to zermatt expert guide.
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