The trip

LEVEL **

Elevation: +400 to 800m approximately per day.
Walking time: 3 to 5 hours per day.
Type of trek: mountain routes without technical difficulty, accessible to most active people. The walks along the irrigation channels are selected to suit the group. Also, in good weather conditions some more challenging variants may be proposed.

You have to be in a general good fitness level. Please practice a cardio sport such as hiking, running, cycling. 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

GUIDING

Number in a group between 6 and 8 people supervised by a qualified professional 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.

TRANSPORT

Each day, transfers to the departure point will be made with public transport or ski lifts.
Baggage transport between accommodation is provided by private taxi.

ACCOMMODATION

2 nights in 3-star hotel and 3 nights in a 2-star hotel in twin/double rooms (or triple bedroom) with small sauna available by prior arrangement, except on Day 5.
The allocation of nights is subject to change depending on availability.

MEALS

Breakfast and dinner are provided in each accommodation.
Picnics are included and are carefully prepared daily by your mountain leader, comprising a variety of healthy salads and local products. 

Please inform us about your 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.

MAPS

MATTERHORN MISCHABEL 5006 1/50000

Practical information

ACCESS TO DEPARTURE POINT

Meeting Sunday at 1.30 pm at Sion train station

BY TRAIN 
Inbound: depart Gare de Lyon (Paris) at 8.18am arrive in Sion at 1.24pm.
Return: depart Zermatt at 4.37pm arrive in (Paris) Gare de Lyon at 11.42pm.
Times given are indicative and should be verified in a train station or on www.oui.sncf

BY CAR
Take the A40 motorway towards Geneva, then direction Martigny/Sion (Please note the mandatory sticker on Swiss motorways, to be bought at the border and at petrol stations.). Exit Sion Est.
Meet at the CFF train station in the centre of Sion. There is no free long-term parking in Sion. There are a few spaces along the railway line in rue Oscar-Bider / Sion / Valais (or outside the town, to be confirmed with your local guide). Covered pay car park: Rue du Scex 12, Sion (10 minutes' walk from CFF train station)

End point Saturday aound 3pm at the train station in Zermatt. Regular train departures to Sion or a group taxi may be organised by prior arrangement during the week with your mountain leader.

INSURANCE

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.

CONTACT US

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

Equipment & luggage

EQUIPMENT LIST

Clothing

• Walking trousers
• Shorts, bikini/swimsuit
• Breathable or merino wool t-shirts
• Breathable or merino wool leggings
• Fleece or jumper
• Wind stopper or Goretex jacket
• Waterproof poncho + gaiters or Goretex trousers + waterproof rucksack cover
• Pair of gloves and a warm hat
• Sun hat or baseball cap
• Walking socks (1 pair per day)
• Sturdy walking boots with a good sole, already broken in
• Change of clothes for the evening
• A pair of comfortable shoes for the evening

Other Equipment

• Toilet bag
• Sunglasses and sun cream
• Water bottle or Camelback (1.5 litre minimum)
• Knife, fork and spoon
• Plastic lunch box/plate for your picnic lunches
• Plastic cup for coffee
• Small First Aid kit (antihistamine, ibuprofen, Compeed type blister pads...)
• Survival blanket
• Head torch or hand torch
• Two adjustable walking poles (highly recommended)
• Identity card or passport

BACKPACK

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 papers) and please keep a little room to carry a picnic and snacks.