The Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt is probably one of the most famous routes in the Alps, connecting two mountain capitals, steeped in history, through high altitude trails.
But seven days are not enough!
This route focuses on the Swiss landscapes. The trail leads us to the "Land of the 4000m", ending in Zermatt at the foot of the legendary Matterhorn (4478m), a pyramid of a rare elegance, the most iconic summit of the Alps.
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From 22/06/25 To 28/06/25 |
Guaranteed departure | 1390 € | Book online |
From 29/06/25 To 05/07/25 |
Open departure | 1390 € | Book online |
From 06/07/25 To 12/07/25 |
Open departure | 1390 € | Book online |
From 13/07/25 To 19/07/25 |
Open departure | 1390 € | Book online |
From 20/07/25 To 26/07/25 |
Guaranteed departure | 1390 € | Book online |
From 27/07/25 To 02/08/25 |
Guaranteed departure | 1390 € | Book online |
From 03/08/25 To 09/08/25 |
Open departure | 1390 € | Book online |
From 10/08/25 To 16/08/25 |
Guaranteed departure | 1390 € | Book online |
From 17/08/25 To 23/08/25 |
Open departure | 1390 € | Book online |
From 24/08/25 To 30/08/25 |
Guaranteed departure | 1390 € | Book online |
From 31/08/25 To 06/09/25 |
Open departure | 1390 € | Book online |
From 07/09/25 To 13/09/25 |
Guaranteed departure | 1330 € | Book online |
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The price is all inclusive from departure to end point.
Personalised tour available
Contact us !Meet at the train station in Le Châble at 1.45pm on Sunday (please have lunch before meeting)
LE CHABLE - LA LOUVIE
Short transfer to Fionnay village. Climb through forest and pastures to Lake Louvie. Stunning views over the Combins mountain range, the Corbassière Glacier and in the distance the Mont Blanc massif. Night in refuge without luggage.
3 hour walk / Elevation: +750m
THE GRAND DESERT - PRAFLEURI
Beautiful day at altitude. Climb to Louvie pass (2921m​​) at the foot of "La Rosa Blanche" summit. Cross the rocky flats of the Grand Désert, passing by mountain lakes to reach the Prafleuri pass (2987m). Descend to the Prafleuri refuge. Night in refuge without luggage.
6 hour walk / Elevation: +950m ; -600m
GRANDE DIXENCE - PAS DE CHEVRE - AROLLA
Climb to the Col des Roux (2804 m). The path then skirts the Grande Dixence dam, the highest gravity dam in the world. Climb alongside the Cheillon glacier to the Pas de Chèvre (2855 m) and descent to the village of Arolla. Night in a gîte.
6 hour walk / Elevation: +630m -1200m
COL TORRENT - VAL D’ANNIVIERS
Short transfer to the village of Les Haudères. Climb through the pastures passing mountain chalets up to Torrent pass (2915m). A day to encounter "nomadic" shepherds, making local cheese. Descend to Moiry dam. Night in a refuge in Val d'Anniviers.
7 hour walk / Elevation: +1200m -700m
MEIDPASS - GRUBEN
Another day in a high mountain environment. Transfer to St Luc then climb to the Meidpass (2790m) via the Roua pastures and the Lake Armina. Descend to the pretty alpine hamlet of Gruben in the Turmanntal valley. Night in a gîte.
6.5 hour walk / Elevation: +1090m -1000m
AUGSTBORDPASS - TASCHALP
Climb to the Augstbordpass (2900m) and descent to the village of St Niklaus. With a little luck, it's possible to spot a large number of chamois, which are not very shy in these areas. Descent via the cable car and transfer to Zermatt. Night in hotel.
7 hour walk / Elevation: +1100m -950m
ZERMATT - AT THE FOOT OF THE "4000"
Balcony trail at the foot of the Matterhorn to get closer to that giant of the Alps. Surrounded by summits over 4000m, passing by small shepherd villages overlooking Zermatt, an authentic and enchanting scenery.
3.5 hour walk / Elevation: +800m -800m
End point Saturday at 2pm in Zermatt.
The itinerary is established according to the latest information available, the possibility of unknown factors affecting this itinerary is possible including situations beyond our control which may change the route, timings etc.
The guide may adapt the program to suit the level of the group and /or the weather conditions. The final decision is taken by the guide.
Elevation: +/- 600 to 1250m average per day.
Walking time: 6-7 hours average per day.
Type of trek: mountain route on marked, often stony paths. There are a few well maintained aerial passages secured by cables. On day 3, a 40m ladder can be bypassed by another route.
Fitness level: general good fitness level is required. Please practice a cardio sport as hiking, running, cycling, from 3 to 4 hours a week. Your physical preparation will enable you to enjoy your trek to the maximum.
Please find the description of the levels by clicking here: levels of difficulty
This is a legitimate question for a route called "Chamonix Zermatt".
We favored a departure from Le Châble, near the Swiss resort of Verbier, for several reasons:
- The complete route linking these two alpine capitals is too long to be done in just 7 days (except for very trained hikers).
- The first stages starting from Chamonix (Col de Balme, Fenêtre d'Arpette/Bovine) are beautiful hikes but also particularly crowded and every hiker who has previously been on the Tour of Mont Blanc, is already familiar with them.
- Starting directly from Le Châble allows you to avoid a long transfer, usually necessary to cross the Val d'Entremont, but also to be able to do the superb high-altitude hike above the Louvie and Prafleuri passes.
Group between 6 and 14 people supervised by a qualified mountain leader.
To thank your guide, it is usual to tip him at the end of the trek, according to your satisfaction. It is not mandatory but, it is very appreciated.
5 nights in gites or mountain refuges in dormitories of 8 to 10 persons.
1 night in Zermatt in bedroom of 2 to 6 people.
All accommodation offers hot showers.
Nights 1 and 2 are without luggage, you will have to take with you a toilettries set and a change of clothes for the night (maximum 1 or 2 kg). We made that choice to favour an enchanting route but also to lower the cost and limit the environmental impact. Please let us know your thoughts!
Breakfast and dinner are provided in each accommodation.
Picnics are included and are carefully prepared daily by your guide, comprising a variety of healthy salads and local products.
Please inform us about any food allergies and special diets at the time of booking.
We do our best to accommodate special diets (gluten-free, vegetarian, etc.). However, we encourage you to bring some additional products for your own picnics.
Federal Office of Topography: Grand St Bernard 5027 T, Monté Rosa 5028 T.
Meeting at 1.45pm in front of the train station in Le Châble (Valais, Switzerland).
BY TRAIN
Inbound: departure from Paris - Gare de Lyon to Lausanne or Geneva. Then take the train to Le Châble SBB station.
Return: departure from Zermatt for Lausanne or Geneva, then Paris Gare de Lyon.
Times should be verified in a train station or on www.oui.sncf and www.cff.ch
BY CAR
Direction Geneva, Chamonix, Martigny, Le Châble towards Verbier.
Large free outdoor car park at the cable car opposite Le Châble CCF station.
End point around 2pm in Zermatt.
The return journey from Zermatt to Le Châble is organised by your guide at the lowest cost with a taxi (allow €60 to €70 per person and a 2-hour journey, minimum 6 people).
Return by train from Zermatt to Le Châble, approx. €80 per person (3-hour journey).
Le Châble - Hôtel Le Gietroz: +41 (0)2 77 76 11 84
Tourist Office Verbier: +41 (0)2 77 75 38 88
Tourist Office Zermatt: +41 (0)2 79 66 81 00
In accordance with regulations, we are covered by Professional Liability Insurance. Under no circumstances, we can replace your personal civil liability.
The repatriation insurance EUROP ASSISTANCE that we offer is dedicated to French speaking people living in Europe. If it is not your case, we advise you to subscribe to another travel insurance which will cover you in case of injury and repatriation during your trek.
If you chose to take out repatriation insurance with EUROP ASSISTANCE whom we propose, Altitude Mont Blanc will only serve as an intermediary between the client and the insurer. We cannot influence either party. We adhere to strict conditions of sale. You are responsible for compliance with the reporting procedures of any incident.
Before making any decision, contact EUROP ASSISTANCE.
If you are late please contact the agency as soon as possible on: +33 (0)4 50 79 09 16 or +33 (0)6 42 49 76 07
Clothing
Other Equipment
Bring a comfortable backpack of 30 to 40 litres for your personal belongings for the day (warm clothes, waterproofs, water, plate and cutlery for your picnic, sunscreen and your identity documents) and please keep a little room to carry a picnic and snacks.
You are allowed 1 soft, sports type bag, with all your possessions inside, of 10kg maximum per person. Your baggage will be transported daily, except day 1 and 2, between accommodation by our logistics vehicle where access is not always easy.
Baggage which is too big and too heavy won't be accepted by the drivers, please think of their backs!
For the nights 1 and 2, when you don't have your luggage at your accommodation, here are a few tips on what to add to your backpack (around 2 kg is enough!):
- a small toiletries bag
- your sleeping bag liner
- a change of clothes (just the bare essentials!) and comfortable shoes/clothes for the evening