Haute Route - Switzerland
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- Trekking and Hiking
- Walking tour
- Young Adults
- Customizable
- duration 7 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 18-99 yrs
- max group size 14
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-20329
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- Operated in English
- Trek through stunning alpine scenery amongst the highest peaks in Western Europe including the Matterhorn and Dent Blanche
- Follow the historic route from Verbier to Zermatt
- Enjoy the culinary specialties such as Raclette
- Share your walking day with a group of like minded travellers
Walk the high trail from Verbier to Zermatt along the trekkers version of this famous route. The Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt is steeped in mountaineering legend, a route first taken by British climbers at the end of the 19th Century. We join this historic route above Verbier in Switzerland, where we are immediately immersed in the incredible mountain scenery. Skirting glaciers we ascend passes gaining breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks, including the 4000m+ peaks of Dent Blanche, Zinalrothorn and Weisshorn. On reaching Zermatt we take in the instantly recognizable form of the Matterhorn and appreciate the scale of this mountain and its tumbling glaciers with a hike along the Hornli Ridge. Staying in a mixture of comfortable alpine huts, gîtes and hotels, we experience traditional European mountain culture and the camaraderie of our fellow travellers. Suitable for experienced trekkers, this route is rugged at times with considerable altitude gains of up to 1000 metres per day, and a high level of fitness is essential.
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Day 1 : Join Le Chable, trek from Verbier to Louvie (4hrs)
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Day 2 : Louvie to Praz Fleury (7hrs)
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Day 3 : Praz Fleury to Les Hauderes (7hrs)
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Day 4 : Les Hauderes to Grimmentz (5hrs)
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Day 5 : Grimmentz to Grüben (7hrs)
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Day 6 : Grüben to Zermatt, bus or train to Zermatt Valley (7hrs)
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Day 7 : Trek with views of the Matterhorn, trip concludes Zermatt (4hrs)
- 2 nights accommodation in mountain refuges, 2 nights in gîte hostels on a dormitory share basis and 2 nights in hotel dormitory accommodation. Upgrade possible to 3 nights dorms and 3 nights double room - supplement applies
- 6 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners (does not include drinks) – continental breakfasts are served and usually consist of breads, jams, coffee, tea and juices. Lunch is picnic style. Dinner will consist of 2 or 3 courses which include regional specialties
- Experienced mountain guide
- Luggage transfer by minibus (except day 1 to 3) – 15kg limit - must be a soft bag (not a hard suitcase). Extra costs apply to transfer excess luggage to Zermatt.
- Travel to and from the trail head
- Drinks
- Travel insurance - mandatory
- Storage of luggage
- Transfers
- Bus or train from trail into Zermatt - allow EUR10 per person
- Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage
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- Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Haute Route - Switzerland tour. You can cancel the tour up to 72 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 71 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 04 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 04 July 2024, a deposit of 187 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 71 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceHaute Route - Switzerland tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Haute Route - Switzerland tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure.