CLASSIC TREKS 'THE HAUTE ROUTE' TREK GRADE - 'TOUGH TREK 4' FACT FILE 'THE WALKERS' HAUTE ROUTE CHAMONIX TO ZERMATT 13 DAYS (11 DAYS WALKING) Group Size 6-12 INCLUDED QUALIFIED MOUNTAIN LEADERS VEHICLE SUPPORT - access to trek bag on 2 occasions HOTEL / GITE / HUT ACCOMMODATION ALL MEALS EXCEPT LUNCHES NOT INCLUDED INSURANCE TRAVEL TO START OF VENTURE / RETURN LOCAL TRANSPORT - EXTRA COST INCURRED WHEN USING LOCAL BUS / TRAIN / TELEPHERIQUE For a detailed description of trek grades click onto the 'Trek Grades' page. TREK PROFILE Like the Tour De Mont Blanc 'The Walkers Haute Route' is one of the worlds great multi-day treks taking a linear route across the spine of the Alps and linking the famous mountaineering capitals of Chamonix and Zermatt. It is both spectacular and demanding passing beneath 10 of the 12 highest peaks in the Alps, crossing several high passes and traversing two small glaciers. The lower section of the trek takes us through green Alpine valleys and flower strewn meadows. The complete trek is on path and track and the occasional 'technical' section e.g. Via Ferrata ladders / cables. The entire route takes 11 walking days. ITINERARY This gives a brief description of each daily section with approximate walking times. It should be used as a general guide and not 'the word'! DAY 1 - ARRIVAL CHAMONIX VALLEY DAY 2 - ARGENTIERE - TRIENT Walking Time approx. 5 - 6 hours DAY 3 (A) - TRIENT - RELAIS D'ARPETTE (Via Fenetre) Walking Time approx. 6 hours DAY 3 (B) - TRIENT - RELAIS D'ARPETTE (Bad Weather Alternative Via Bovine) Walking Time approx. 6 hours DAY 4 - RELAIS D'ARPETTE - MONT FORT REFUGE Walking Time approx. 5.5 hours DAY 5 - MONT FORT REFUGE - CABANE DE PRAFLEURI Walking Time approx. 5.5 hours DAY 6 - CABANE DE PRAFLEURI - AROLLA Walking Time approx. 5 - 7 hours DAY 7 - AROLLA - LA SAGE / VILLA Walking Time approx. 4 hours DAY 8 - LA SAGE - ZINAL Walking Time approx. 8 hours DAY 9 - ZINAL - GRUBEN MEIDEN Walking Time approx. 7 hours DAY 10 - GRUBEN MEIDEN - ST NIKLAUS Walking Time approx. 7 hours DAY 11 - ST NIKLAUS - EUROPAHUT Walking Time approx. 7 hours DAY 12 - EUROPAHUT - ZERMATT Walking Time approx. 7 hours DAY 13 - DEPARTURE Home If you require any further information please E-mail