Trekking Chamonix to Zermatt

Trekking Chamonix to Zermatt is the definitive guide to the Walker's Haute Route - a 14-stage, 215km traverse of the Pennine Alps connecting the world's two greatest mountaineering centres, with 14,500m of ascent and the summits of Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn watching over every step.

The guide suits fit, experienced mountain walkers who are ready for a longer and higher-level challenge than the Tour of Mont Blanc.

-14 main stages plus nine alternatives covering about 215km and 14,500m of ascent across 11 high passes. Flexible itineraries for 10, 12 or 14 days let you match the route to your schedule and fitness level.
-Iconic scenery at every turn: the soaring aiguilles of the Mont Blanc massif, the vast bulk of the Grand Combin, the Weisshorn dominating the second half of the trek, and the Matterhorn as a constant companion on the final approach to Zermatt. The Lac de Moiry icefall, the Cabane du Mont Fort belvedere and the deep pastoral valleys of the Val d'Herens and Val d'Anniviers add variety between the high passes.
-Key challenges include the Fenetre d'Arpette - a steep, scree-laden descent early in the trek - the remote Grand Desert crossing with three cols in a single day, the rocky Col de Riedmatten, and the high-level Europaweg finale with its 500m Charles Kuonen suspension bridge and overnight at the Europahutte.
-GPX files for all stages are available to download, with 1:50,000 stage maps and height profiles in the guide for every day on the trail.
-A stage facilities planner shows distances and times between accommodation, refreshments and transport points - essential for building your own itinerary. Full accommodation listings cover valley hotels, g?tes and Swiss Alpine Club (CAS) mountain huts, with booking advice for the busiest sections.
-Several stages follow Swiss National Walking Route 6 - The Alpine Passes Trail, one of Switzerland's great long-distance routes, so signage is reliable and waymarking consistent across the Swiss portion of the trek.