Loyal to the 3day concept, the haute route dolomites will feature two classic road stages and an uphill time trial. An introduction to the walkers haute route which is a trek from chamonix in the. This is the ultimate high alpine trekking adventure, following the iconic haute route from chamonix to zermatt. Each hikers choice of accommodation can be different, due to. Haute route dolomites 2021 sports tours international. 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 route is much more direct as it stays high without the huge ups and downs into the valleys. Book now introduction read an account of the haute route. Our route follows the classic trek across the swiss alps starting in chamonix at the base of mont blanc, western europes highest peak, and concluding in zermatt at the base of the matterhorn, the worlds most recognizable and stunningly beautiful peak. The 225km walkers haute route through the french and swiss alps. First charted as a summer mountaineering route by members of the english alpine club in the mid19th century, the route takes around 12. Ski the haute route ski touring, chamonix to zermatt and.
Reynolds books are the guides for the doityourself alps trekker. The haute route ski tour is a classic alps ski tour that every backcountry skier should experience. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The classic walkers haute route trek with 10 days guided walking starting in chamonix and finishing in zermatt this is the classic walkers haute route trek. 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. A mountain guide familiar with the route is highly recommended. Not that the book is not easy enough to follow, but, after trekking the classic haute route, you might want an additional souvenir. They have private rooms for 4 with shower, private rooms for 2 with a shower down the hall, and dorm rooms for up to 8 for about 30. 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. The haute route is the classic ski touring adventure that links the two alpine centres of chamonixmont blanc in france and zermatt in switzerland. It covers 750km with over 40km of ascent, so is suitable for experienced mountain walkers only.
The haute route looks the most stunning, but im also one of those people who prefer solitude hiking. Guidebook to trekking the pyrenean haute route, which zigzags across the francospanish border, staying close to the main ridge in the highest and most spectacular central pyrenees. The walkers haute route chamonix to zermatt denverdavis. Whilst the haute route is undoubtedly very popular, our carefully selected route allows you to enjoy all the high points of the verbier variation but avoid overtrafficked areas. Also, it would be great to have a fold out map of the 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 zermatt in switzerland. Ten of the 12 highest peaks in the alps, including mont blanc and the crooked spire of the matterhorn, rise along this magnificent high route, along with plentiful glaciers, cool mountain. In this european alps ski tour, we traverse the spectacular alpine ski touring terrain from the mont blanc massif in chamonix to the matterhorn in zermatt through the heart of the valais alps of switzerland. The classic haute route trek by mountain tracks fatmap. Haute classics makes no claims to have any affiliations with the designer brands on our site. Mont blanc is the highest peak in the alps, and this customizable tour lets you experience it from all angles on a day trip from geneva. Road to haute route ambassadors programme referral programme. The haute route hike from chamonix to zermatt is a 187kilometer trail through the swiss alps. The haute route is a must for all pinnacle ski mountaineers.
An ascent of mont blanc is technically more difficult than the haute route, has more objective dangers, and requires a client to guide ratio of two to one. The term haute route is french in origin and translates to high road in english, however, the labelling of this journey actually came from a group of british alpine club mountaineers, who named it the high level route after forging a mountaineering route between chamonix and zermatt in the 19th century. Glorious photo spreads, spacious layout and an intoxicating blend of story and route info make this book a winner. 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 2021 haute route dolomites will be the 7th edition of the race, and will trace a sensational route through the highly recognisable jagged rock faces of the dolomites, taking on some of the most demanding climbs of the region. What the trip is like request catalog enews contact us 18003682794.
Plan your summer adventure now on the chamonixzermatt haute route. Jan 01, 2010 in any case, the fact that this book fits in your pack more than makes up for the lack of current and comprehensive pictures. After crossing the mont blanc range to champex a night is usually spent in the village of bourg st. Eat homemade food and sleep in a real bed in one of the many huts along the route. Its also a popular ski trail in the winter called the classic haute route, hence the summer trip having the distinction of being the walkers haute route.
A guidebook to the classic chamonix to zermatt trek from mont blanc to the matterhorn. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. The chamonix to zermatt haute route is one of the worlds great mountaineering journeys. The 225km walkers 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. Apr 11, 2020 the haute route is the classic ski touring adventure that links the two alpine centres of chamonixmont blanc in france and zermatt in switzerland. Zermatt wrote the book on hospitality and there is lodging for all budgets, as long as they are all large budgets. It is regarded by many as the most magnificent hut to hut hiking trail that the alps has to offer.
The hiking route follows a network of wellmarked and signposted trails that stays below 3000m and takes advantage of the popular mountain huts and small inns and hotels in the charming villages along the way. It includes an ascent of the 600m high plateau du couloir which, from a mountaineering point of view, is the crux of the journey. Haute route trips, haute route tours, haute route holidays. The departure reference for this tour is chr 0121 this tour begins on sun 20 jun and departs on fri 02 jul. Haute route pyrenees riders roadbook 2017 by haute route. Saint laurent small smooth blue leather kate tassel chain crossbody bag w accent ghw stars bag. Chamonix to zermatt walk the complete classic haute route comfortable hotels and mountain huts luggage transfers possible.
We are a reseller that prides ourselves on offering the absolute best customer service and is dedicated to providing the highest quality of 100% authentic preowned luxury goods to clients around the world. Designed to fit into a twoweek holiday, the trek is described in 14 stages of 9 to 23km. Rather than just a single path, its really a network of trails traversing the pennine alps and crossing the high passes and glacial valleys of the region. We hike the entire journey from chamonix in the french alps to zermatt in the swiss alps. Buy it and take it with you it has nearly everything youll need to know about the route plus some details about each town including lodging and restaurants. The route traverses below the summits of 10 out of the 12 of the highest peaks in the alps, and crosses several high passes. May 30, 2015 this guidebook describes the 225km walkers haute route between chamonix and zermatt, one of the finest of all alpine treks. The classic haute route offers one of the finest backcountry skiing touring experiences in the alps and the world. Haute route classic, self guided 10 days walking with route cards and maps 12 days holiday. Hike the haute route glacier trek from chamonix to zermatt.
The haute route by peter cliff provides an extremely accurate description of an alpine expedition. Classic haute route chamonix zermatt grand combin bourgstpierre route. The skiers haute route has deservedly earned its reputation for being one of the worlds greatest ski tours. The largely unwaymarked route is presented in 44 stages. The best time for the haute route may surprise you. The haute route ski tour traverses exceptionally high terrain and its popular reputation is fully justified on account of the fabulous mountain scenery you pass through. Haute route ski tour north cascades mountain guides. Travel from chamonix, france to zermatt, switzerland across massive glaciers surrounded by spectacular mountains carrying only the lightest pack. The walkers haute route aka the high route is a legendary high level trek, connecting chamonix and zermatt.
Grimpeur magazine webseries news results gallery my event photos faqs. Haute route guided skiing from chamonix to zermatt via verbier. Walkers haute route guidebook trek from chamonix cicerone. While the classic summer haute route can take up to two weeks, the glacier haute route can be done in just 6 days. The classic haute route andrew mazibrada crux, in mountaineering, has a specific meaning but in reality it is simply a term of art which has evolved whilst still mirroring its original definition. Ski the haute route ski touring, chamonix to zermatt and variants. The urner haute route is one that will satisfy those looking for both great skiing and breathtaking scenery. Unlike the valleybased walkers haute route, the classic route crosses glaciers and takes in several lofty passes and. With my antisocial streak and limited time i think ill do a small up to five day section of the hr to get a taste and spend a bit longer on the gr5 andor in the pyrenees. The walkers haute route cicerone guide 4th revised edition by reynolds, kev isbn. These include extending the tour to the swiss village of saas fee, which is the classic finish to the haute route.
Hiking the chamonix to zermatt summer glacier haute route. The celebrated haute route is a spectacular highlevel hiking traverse across the french and swiss alps from chamonix, france, to zermatt, switzerland. Jun 06, 2019 a guidebook to the classic chamonix to zermatt trek from mont blanc to the matterhorn. Alps classic haute route overview classed as one of the world. The haute route glacier trek provides perfect acclimatization for climbing mont blanc 4,810 m 15,778 ft. 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. The haute route ski tour is the most famous ski tour in the world and a classic mountain journey. The route features the greatest concentration of 4,000m peaks in the alps, creating the unique vistas and breathtaking alpine scenery which makes the summer. The haute route also meanders through green alpine valleys with flower covered meadows and picturebook villages. This is a world of glaciers and towering, snowcapped peaks. Skiing the haute route chamonix to zermatt tips for.
The 180km walkers haute route crosses 11 passes, gains more than 12,000 metres in height and is a strong contender for the title of most beautiful walk in europe. Haute route alps 2016 riders roadbook by haute route issuu. Taking a dramatic and uncompromising line, the classic haute route traverses the heart of the european alps, linking mont blanc to the matterhorn by a series of high cols and impressive glaciers. Embark on an epic 6 day journey crossing spectacular glaciated terrain from chamonix to zermatt this trip is a must for every skier. The walkers haute route hike from chamonix to zermatt.
The summer haute route trek is for hill walkers and trekkers keen to get higher in the mountains and experience some higher altitude. Connecting the two alpine centres of chamonix and zermatt, the route offers everything youd expect on a high mountain ski tour with glacial terrain every day, amazing scenery, tough climbs and big ski descents. The haute routes objective is to deliver an unparalleled professional experience for amateur cyclists. Guidebook to the 225km walkers haute route between chamonix and zermatt through the french and swiss alps.
Volume 1, western alps by bill oconnor is a must if you think that skiing the haute route will lead to other european ski tours. Alpine treks specialise in the walkers haute route and offer a large choice of guided and selfguided haute route walking holidays in 2020 starting at the foot of mont blanc and finishing at the foot of the matterhorn, this tour scales high mountain passes. The pages take a moment to browse the pages of classic routes in our gallery classic routes. Walkers haute route chamonix to zermatt complete guide. The classic walkers haute route cicerone trekking guides kev reynolds. The haute route also meanders through green alpine valleys with flowercovered meadows and picture book villages. The classic route included diagrams, photos, and narratives and offered sufficient information for us, as an unguided group of five, to navigate our way successfully from chamonix to zermatt in the anticipated eight days july 17july 24, 2001. Staying in beautiful mountain huts perched on glaciers, each day offers great skiing over astonishingly beautiful glaciers. Pyrenean haute route trekking guidebook cicerone press. Another great option is taking advantage of the lifts and skiing down into italy, enjoying lunch in the ski town of cervinia, then back again into switzerland to finish the day. This glaciated trek traverses the crest of the western alps and passes through stunning high mountain scenery, whilst overnighting in.
Routes for day walks and overnight stays in france, switzerland, italy, austria and slovenia cicerone guide kev reynolds. Mar 15, 2015 a guidebook to the classic chamonix to zermatt trek from mont blanc to the matterhorn. The classic haute route trail takes to the higher elevations crossing glaciers and lofty cols, where the walkers summer haute route which stays at lower levels in the lush valleys below. This is what people are saying about classic routes. The course for the 2019 haute route san francisco will take riders on a unique and challenging tour of the bay area, including a classic ride through marin county, a new route from half moon bay, and the return of the exclusive angel island time trial.
The haute route is one of europes bestknown longdistance skitouring routes, and running roughly parallel is a spectacular and demanding summer trek from mont blanc to the matterhorn the route covers approximately 100km and travels west to east, across seven alpine passes linking the valleys of hautesavoie in france to the swiss valais. Do you prefer the group comradery of a guided tour chamonix to zermatt haute route, additional luxury deluxe haute route or to have the trails to yourself selfguided haute. This glaciated trek traverses the crest of the western alps and passes through stunning high mountain scenery, whilst overnighting in mountain huts. When to hike the haute route chamonix to zermatt trekking. One notable exception is a place called the hotel bahnhof in zermatt. Do you prefer the group comradery of a guided tour chamonix to zermatt haute route, additional luxury deluxe haute route or to have the trails to yourself selfguided haute route. A guide for skiers and mountain walkers by peter cliff is really good for describing most common variations of the haute route. The haute route is a classic trekking route that goes from chamonix to zermatt, connecting mont blanc with the matterhorn. The main haute route season runs from mid march to late april when the mountain huts are open and the glaciers are safely snowcovered. The haute route is the classic hiking and trekking route leading from chamonix, france to zermatt, switzerland, like mont blanc to the matterhorn. Choose from a range of options including exploring chamonix and mont blanc independently, riding the cogwheel railway to montenvers, soaring to the summit of aiguille du midi on the cable car, and enjoying a delicious 3course lunch in.