Embark on one of the world’s most iconic high-altitude trails with 'Trekking Chamonix to Zermatt – The Classic Walker’s Haute Route' the essential guide for adventurous walkers. This expertly crafted book offers detailed maps, stage-by-stage routes, and insider tips to help you traverse rugged alpine passes with confidence. It’s your gateway to unforgettable trekking from Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn.

OVERVIEW

A guidebook to the Walker’s Haute Route, a classic trek between Chamonix in France and Zermatt in Switzerland. Covering 215km (134 miles), this long-distance trek linking Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn takes around 2 weeks and is suitable for trekkers with Alpine experience.

The route is described west to east in 14 stages, each between 9 and 20km (6–12 miles) in length. The route takes in 11 passes and 14,000m of ascent, with several route alternatives included allowing you to select the itinerary that suits you.

• 1:50,000 mapping included for each stage
• GPX files available to download
• Detailed information on mountain huts, facilities and refreshments along the route
• Advice on planning and preparation

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Mountain safety
• Overview map
• Map key
• Route summary table
• Preface
• Introduction
• The Walker’s Haute Route
• Getting there and back again
• Accommodation
• When to go
• Notes for walkers
• Not enough time?
• Equipment
• Languages
• Paths and waymarks
• Safety in the mountains
• Wildlife and plants
• Maps
• Recommended apps
• Using this guide
• Chamonix to Zermatt
• Stage 1 Chamonix – Argentière
• Stage 2 Argentière – Col de Balme – Trient
• Stage 3 Trient – Fenêtre d’Arpette – Champex
• Stage 3A Trient – Col de la Forclaz – Alp Bovine – Champex
• Stage 4 Champex – Sembrancher – Le Châble
• Stage 5 Le Châble – Clambin – Cabane du Mont Fort
• Stage 5A Le Châble (Les Ruinettes) – Col Termin – Cabane de Louvie
• Stage 6 Cabane du Mont Fort – Col Termin – Col de Louvie – Col de Prafleuri – Cabane de Prafleuri
• Stage 7 Cabane de Prafleuri – Col des Roux – Pas de Chèvres – Arolla
• Stage 8 Arolla – Lac Bleu – Les Haudères – La Sage
• Stage 9 La Sage – Col du Tsaté – Cabane de Moiry
• Stage 9A La Sage – Col de Torrent – Barrage de Moiry/Grimentz
• Stage 10 Cabane de Moiry – Col de Sorebois – Zinal
• Stage 10A Barrage de Moiry – Col de Sorebois – Zinal
• Stage 11 Zinal – Forcletta – Gruben
• Stage 11A Zinal – Hôtel Weisshorn/Cabane Bella Tola
• Stage 11B Hôtel Weisshorn/Cabane Bella Tola – Meidpass – Gruben
• Stage 12 Gruben – Augstbordpass – St Niklaus
• Stage 12A St Niklaus – Grächen/Gasenried
• Stage 13 St Niklaus – Europa Hut
• Stage 13B Grächen – Europa Hut
• Stage 14 Europa Hut – Täschalp – Zermatt
• Stage 13A/14A St Niklaus – Täsch – Zermatt
• Appendix A Walks from Zermatt
• Appendix B Climbing from Zermatt
• Appendix C Useful contacts
• Appendix D Bibliography
• Appendix E Glossary

OTHER INFORMATION

• ISBN: 9781786311382
• Published: 7 Jul 2017
• Edition: Second 28 May 2024
• Pages: 256
• Size: 17.20 x 11.60 x 1.45cm
• Weight: 290g
• Format: Paperback
• Authors: Kev Reynolds