Description
Book SynopsisA guidebook to the classic Chamonix to Zermatt trek from Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn. The 225km Walker's Haute Route through the French and Swiss Alps crosses 11 passes, gains more than 14,000m in height and is a strong contender for the title of Most Beautiful Walk in Europe. The high-level route is described in 14 day stages, with optional variants, and is suitable for walkers with a good level of fitness and some previous alpine trekking experience.
Alongside clear route descriptions and mapping for each stage of the trek, there is essential practical information on travel to Chamonix and return from Zermatt, as well as advice on accommodation in alpine villages and mountain refuges, trekking safety, equipment, itinerary planning and preparation.
Taking 2 weeks to complete, this challenging but rewarding trek encompasses views of the greatest collection of 4000m peaks in the Alps - Mont Blanc, the Grand Combin, Dent Blanche, Weisshorn and the Matterhorn - and visits some of the most spectacular valleys, including the Val d'Hérens, Val d'Annivers and the Mattertal.
Table of ContentsMountain safety Overview map Map key Route summary table Preface Introduction The Walker's Haute Route Getting there and back again Accommodation When to go Notes for walkers Not enough time? Equipment Languages Paths and waymarks Safety in the mountains Wildlife and plants Maps Recommended apps Using this guide Chamonix to Zermatt Stage 1 Chamonix - Argenti#xe8;re Stage 2 Argenti#xe8;re - Col de Balme - Trient Stage 3 Trient - Fen#xea;tre d'Arpette - Champex Stage 3A Trient - Col de la Forclaz - Alp Bovine - Champex Stage 4 Champex - Sembrancher - Le Ch#xe2;ble Stage 5 Le Ch#xe2;ble - Clambin - Cabane du Mont Fort Stage 5A Le Ch#xe2;ble (Les Ruinettes) - Col Termin - Cabane de Louvie Stage 6 Cabane du Mont Fort - Col Termin - Col de Louvie - Col de Prafleuri - Cabane de Prafleuri Stage 7 Cabane de Prafleuri - Col des Roux - Pas de Ch#xe8;vres - Arolla Stage 8 Arolla - Lac Bleu - Les Haud#xe8;res - La Sage Stage 9 La Sage - Col du Tsat#xe9; - Cabane de Moiry Stage 9A La Sage - Col de Torrent - Barrage de Moiry/Grimentz Stage 10 Cabane de Moiry - Col de Sorebois - Zinal Stage 10A Barrage de Moiry - Col de Sorebois - Zinal Stage 11 Zinal - Forcletta - Gruben Stage 11A Zinal - Hôtel Weisshorn/Cabane Bella Tola Stage 11B Hôtel Weisshorn/Cabane Bella Tola - Meidpass - Gruben Stage 12 Gruben - Augstbordpass - St Niklaus Stage 12A St Niklaus - Gasenried Stage 13 Gasenried - Europa Hut Stage 14 Europa Hut - Täschalp - Zermatt Stage 13A/14A St Niklaus - Täsch - Zermatt Appendix A Walks from Zermatt Appendix B Climbing from Zermatt Appendix C Useful contacts Appendix D Bibliography Appendix E Glossary
