Chamonix - Zermatt :: The High Route
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Dates : 10 - 17 March 2012 14 - 21 April 2012 5 - 12 May 2012 Or, book a private departure Price : 1890 € Group : 4-6 persons Meeting : Geneva, Switzerland. More details upon booking. Difficulty :  |
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Chamonix to Zermatt, Mont Blanc to Matterhorn. The High Route, or Haute Route joins the two greatest mountaineering centers in the world - Chamonix and Zermatt - one overshadowed by the highest massif in Western Europe, and the other by the most famous, and probably the most elegant, of all alpine mountains. The truth is that Chamonix to Zermatt is the recipe for a visual feast.
Itinerary
Day 1
Greeting at Geneva airport and transfer to the Chamonix valley.
Day 2
After a hearty breakfast, from Argentière we take the Grands Montets cable car (3295 m). From this altitude we already have incredible views and our first descent of the adventure is along the Argentière glacier. Night in Argentière hut where the guide will explain the program for the week and talk about security in the mountains. D+ 200 / D- 700
Day 3
After the climb to Col Chardonnet we have a steep but risk-free downhill. The second climb of the day is to Col Ecandies, which opens the door to the Arpette valley, from where we have a long downhill to Champex. D+ 1000 / D- 1800
Day 4
Starting in Col Gentianes, we climb the Rosablanche summit (3336m) and enter once again into high mountain terrain. We have an easy downhill to Prafleuri hut. D+ 850m / D- 950m
Day 5
We reach Lac de Dix passing through the Col des Roux and climb to Dix hut (2928m). D+ 800m / D- 500
Day 6
Today we reach the highest point of The High Route: the summit of the Pigne d'Arolla (3796m). We then have an easy and breathtaking downhill to Vignettes hut. D+ 850m / D- 700 m
Day 7
Today we have an outstanding stage: Col de l’Evêque, Mont Brûlé and Valpelline, with amazing panorama of the Cervin/Matterhorn. We reach the summit of Tête Blanche (3710 m). Then we have a long downhill on the Stöcki glacier to Zermatt. Once we reach Zermatt, congratulations! You've successfully completed The High Route! Transfer to Chamonix in the afternoon. D+ 1130m / D- 2450m
Day 8
Transfer to Geneva airport at the time of your choice.
Recommend this trip to a friend
The price includes
• 5 overnights in mountain hut with half board
• 2 overnights in youth hostel with breakfast
• Picnics from day 2 to day 7
• Mountain guide for the entire route
• Cablecars along the route
• Rental of safety gear (helmet, rope, and harness)
• Transfer from Zermatt to Chamonix
• Transfer from Champex to Chable
• Transfers Geneva - Argentière and Chamonix - Geneva
• Mountain rescue insurance
• Trip insurance
The price does not include
• Airfare (for recommendations, click here)
• Beverages, drinks, and meals not specified
• Rental of any other mountain gear not specified