Haute Route Glacier Trek
The classic Chamonix to Zermatt high level glacier traverse
We allow nine days for our Chamonix Zermatt Haute Route glacier trek. This gives plenty of time in the schedule should bad weather intervene and also makes for a much more relaxing and enjoyable trip, which is our primary aim.
Our guided Haute Route itinerary follows the summer route crossing high altitude glaciers via Champex and Arolla. You will be staying in mountain huts for all six nights of the trip so you will only be carrying food and water required for each day.
Before undertaking the Haute Route, you need to have a good level of fitness in order to sustain seven days of hard effort. Though not technically challenging, you should be comfortable walking on crampons roped in a team.
See our summer Haute Route Itinerary page for more information about this glacier trek.
Trip Details
Duration: 9 Days (Saturday to Sunday)
2010 Dates:
July 03 – 11
July 24 – 01 August
August 28 – 05 September
September 04 – 12
Group Size: 3-6
Ratio: 1:6
Included: 7 days guided by IFMGA guide, 2 nights B&B accommodation on a twin share basis, 6 nights mountain hut accommodation with dinners and breakfast, lifts, transport during the trip, group equipment
Not included: Personal equipment, mountain rescue insurance, lunches
Equipment: See Equipment List or contact our office.
Price: 1,695€ per person
10% discount for groups of 4-6 booking together
For whom: Hill walkers with a good level of fitness, no mountaineering experience necessary. However, we recommend that you are familiar with walking on crampons before setting off on this trip. The Alpine Adventure & Via Ferrata week is a great introduction.
Combine two classics and do a Mont Blanc extension!
You can add the 3 day climb Mont Blanc programme as an extension to the Haute Route. Having spent 7 days in the mountains already, you will be acclimatised and well in tune with the mountain environment. We offer a 5% discount if booked at the same time.
