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email info@mountain-guides.net tel +33 (0)6 08 25 33 53Haute Route - Summary (Chamonix to Zermatt 8 Day Course)
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The High Level Route is one of Europe's if not the world's best known long
distance touring routes for both skiers and walkers depending on the time of
year. Our route is a spectacular and demanding 8 day mountaineering trip from
Chamonix, at the foot of Mt Blanc, to Zermatt in Switzerland. This incredible
journey through the French and Swiss alps on glaciated terrain is suitable for
adventurous and fit hill walkers, as well as mountaineers. Along the route we
walk on Alpine footpaths, across snow covered glaciers and climb some easy
alpine peaks.| Day 1 | We learn basic crampon, ice axe techniques and glaciated roping systems on the Mer de Glace which is a short cog railway journey from Chamonix. The skills learnt on this day are the core requirements for this route. |
| Day 2 | The first day of the High Level Route starts from Le Tour at the head of the Chamonix valley. We walk on alpine paths past the Albert Premier mountain hut. Shortly afterwards we put on crampons, rope up and travel up the glacier de la Tour, crossing into Switzerland. With tantalizing views of the summit of the Matterhorn on the horizon we cross the Trient glacier to the Trient hut where we spend the night. |
| Day 3 | From the Trient hut we descend past the Orny hut on a spectacular path to the village of Champex. After a brief stop for coffee we take a short taxi ride to Mauvoisin. From here we cross the damn and climb above the lake on beautiful alpine meadows to the Chanrion hut. |
| Day 4 | From the Chanrion hut we retrace our steps for a short way before climbing steeply to the Col de Lire Rose. The terrain becomes more and more rugged before we gain the next col, Col de Mont Rouge, and begin travelling on glaciers again. From the final col of the day we descend under the dramatic peak of Mt Blanc de Cheilon before arriving at our hut for the night the Cabane de Dix |
| Day 5 | An early start gives us the opportunity to climb the Pigne d'Arolla, at 3798 metres , this is one of the high points of the route and gives an incredible 360 degree view. A short descent takes us to the amazingly situated Vignettes hut where we can have a welcome drink. We then have a long descent into the beautiful valley of Arolla and a hot shower in our hotel for the night. |
| Day 6 | Today is up! From the village of Arolla we take a steep zigzagging mountain path with stunning views of Mt Collon, which dominates the head of the valley, to the Bertol hut. This hut is spectacularly perched on an exposed rocky ridge and requires climbing some steep metal ladders to gain the front door and a well deserved rest. |
| Day 7 | This is the crux day of the High Level Route. We must have good weather to attempt the journey from the Bertol hut to the summit of the Tete Blanche 3724 metres. From here we may climb the Tete de Valpeline 3802 metres before descending the Stochji glacier and a final climb to the Schonbiel hut opposite the North face of the Matterhorn. |
| Day 8 | From the Schonbiel hut it is a gentle walk into Zermatt down beautiful alpine tracks with fantastic changing views of the Matterhorn throughout the whole journey. In Zermatt we have time for sight seeing and lunch before the taxi ride back to Chamonix. |
Pre-Requisites
- Participants on this course should be fit hill walkers used to long days on the hill.
Dates (Sat to Sat 8 Days)
- 16 jun - 23 jun 07
- 07 jul - 14 jul 07
- 11 aug - 18 aug 07
- 01 sep - 08 sep 07.
Prices
- £975.00
- Min group size: 4
- Max group size: 6.
What is Included
- Half board accommodation in mountain huts * 5 nights
- Half board accommodation in hotel * 1 night
- Mountain guide fees
- Lift passes
- Transfer from Champex to Mauvoisn and from Zermatt to Chamonix.
What is not Included
- Accommodation in Chamonix
- Insurance
- Meals in Chamonix
- Travel to and from Chamonix.
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