The Haute Route

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duration 9 days
tour type Group Request as private
age requirement 18-99 yrs
max group size 20
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-16495
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Operated in English

Starts Arolla, Switzerland
Ends Zermatt, Switzerland

HIGHLIGHTS

Swiss hiking holiday for the experienced walker
Challenging Alpine hiking in the Valais canton
A classic itinerary making an ideal walking holiday
Stay in a mix of high mountain & low valley accommodations
Explore remote districts that are little visited
Follow sections of the well-known Haute Route
Excellent variety of alpine flowers & animals
Hotel-based Swiss Alps hiking holiday
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Starting in Arolla and ending in Zermatt, the "The Haute Route" trip is a guided walking trip that takes 9 days. You will travel through Arolla, Les Hauderes, Gruben and 4 other destinations in Switzerland. "The Haute Route" is a group trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Walk along stunning sections of one of the world's most iconic mountain trails in the Swiss Alps. The scenic Swiss canton of Valais is one of the most magnificent mountain regions in Europe. It is an alpine network of valleys that lead off into beautiful and little-visited areas, some of which rarely see a tourist.
This 9-day hotel-based Swiss Valais trek, following part of the well-known Haute Route, visits these remote districts. Here, the walking is of true alpine character and charming villages lie in lush, green meadows, dominated by rugged and dramatic mountain scenery. There is some very dramatic scenery on offer, Mount Colon, the Pigne de Arolla, the Dent Blanche, Weisshorn and Dom, not mentioning a huge range of peaks at the head of the Mittertal Valley including the Matterhorn, and Briethorn.
Although the Haute Route is popular, you will find that, compared to many other areas in Switzerland, most of the paths on this section are little trodden. This gives rise to an excellent variety of alpine flowers and frequent sightings of alpine animals. As you cross the linguistic frontier from French-speaking to German-speaking Switzerland you have a chance to practice both languages. Many people praise their stay on this tour at a rather eccentric Victorian hotel with some of the Alps’ finest views.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1 : Arrive Arolla
Day 2 : Arolla (1998m) to Les Haudères (1452m) 9.5 km/6 miles, 3-4 h
Day 3 : Les Haudères (1452m) to Grimentz (1572m) 17.6 km/11 miles, 7-8 h
Day 4 : Grimentz (1572m): free day with various walking routes
Day 5 : Grimentz (1572m) to Hotel Weisshorn (2337m) 19.2 km/12 miles, 7 h
Day 6 : Hotel Weisshorn (2337m) to Gruben (1822m) 10.5 km/6.5 miles, 5-6 h
Day 7 : Gruben (1822m) to St Niklaus (1127m) 17.2 km/10.6 miles, 7-8 h, train to Zermatt
Day 8 : Zermatt: free day with various walking options
Day 9 : Arrangements end after breakfast

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

6 nights accommodation in 2-3 * hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities, 1 night in a mountain hotel and 1 night in mountain refuge

Meals

8 breakfasts, 5 dinners

Others

Luggage transfer (1 bag per person not weighing anymore than 20kg) except night 5
Information pack including route notes & maps (1 pack per room booked)
Emergency hotline
GPX Files

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

3 dinners, all lunches & beverages
Luggage transfer on night 5 where you carry overnight items
Train and bus transfers (see Swiss Card), allow approx 200 CHF for these (assuming you don’t have a Swiss Card)
Entry fees
Travel insurance
Personal expenses such as laundry and phone calls
Unscheduled transfers required during the trip
Excess Luggage

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

5 - Excellent

Based on 2 reviews

Anonymous
On Aug 28 2024

5 - Excellent

Excellent

This was an amazing trip with fabulous logistical support, and top notch accommodations. We loved all of the hotels and often had the best room in the house.

Anonymous
On Aug 18 2023

5 - Excellent

Excellent

Excellent organisation with everything set up and executed perfectly. Accommodation very good indeed - all hotels of very high standard. Wet day 'escape route' well outlined for the one day it was needed.

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this The Haute Route tour. You can cancel the tour up to 73 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 72 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 20 November 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 20 November 2024, a deposit of 197 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 72 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

The Haute Route 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.

Visa

For this The Haute Route 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.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
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.

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