A guide to the classic Chamonix to Zermatt trek, from Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn, in the Pennine Alps. This is the 225 km Walker's Haute Route, which crosses 11 passes and gains more than 12.000 m of ascent and descent over two weeks of trekking. Discover delightful villages sitting in some of the most dramatic scenery in the world, wander meadows and forests, skirt exquisite tarns, and tackle the challenging Europaweg.
Route described in 14 day-long stages. Full details of route variant, accommodation, and other key information. Mountain huts and village accommodation generally open from mid-June to mid-September. Most suitable for walkers with previous alpine trekking experience. Trek planner, profiles, and maps, GPX tracks also available.