Summer Haute Route Trek Overview
Mountain Lake villages amongst beautifully chiseled peaks in the heart of the European Alps, This historical seven-day trek starts in the quaint mountain village of Chamonix, France and ends in picturesque Zermatt, Switzerland. Luxurious in it lodging and dining, as we stay in newly modeled huts and lodges that perched on the side of a mountain or glacier. At these huts, three course meals are offered and you will have time to relax on the deck with a glass of wine or your choice of beverage.
Basic Information About Trek
The Haute Route Trek is by no means difficult or strenuous. Hikers should be prepared for 6-8 hours of travel a day with up to 3,000ft of vertical gain during a given day. The mountain hut system allows us to carry lightweight packs and lets our bodies rest and recover in the evening with a cozy setting. Trekkers who have completed the Everest Base Camp Trek will find the Haute Route to have similar length days but at lower altitude.
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SUMMER HAUTE ROUTE TREK PRICE
$5,750.00
2022 SUMMER HAUTE ROUTE TREK SCHEDULE
August 12 – 21, 2022
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Hikers may be challenged by some of the technical skills associated with glacier travel but our guides will provide coaching with these techniques. The terrain is relatively benign and beginner friendly and no previous mountaineering experience is required. On the first day of the trip our guides will give detailed instruction on how to use crampons and the ice axe along with rope travel techniques.
Day 1
Arrive in Geneva, Switzerland airport and take shuttle to Chamonix (around 45 minutes).
Day 2 to 5
Head up the valley of Le Tour towards the Albert Premier Hut.
Up to Col Superior at just over 3300m. After a nice break we will cross the Trient Plateau and head down towards the Orny Hut at 2826m. We will spend the night at the Orny Hut.
The valley of Champex, walk alongside the lake and work our way up to the Chanrion hut .
the Col de Lire Rose (3130m).This section of the trek takes us towards the Ruinette glacier. We will rope up for glacier travel as we cross over the Col du Mont Rouge at 3326m.
Day 6 to 9
Haute Route at just under 12,500ft at Pigne d’Arolla. After Pigne
d’Arolla, we make a gentle down traverse towards the Vignettes hut .
Collon glacier.
Tete Blanche 3710m (optional).
The town of Zermatt.
Day 10
Depart Zermatt via train to Geneva or Zurich.
Alpine Ascents has been running trips in the Alps for nearly 10 years. We are one of the few companies to offer an all inclusive trip, so you don’t have worry about any of the logistics. Our guides are famed industry wide and are all certified by the American Mountain Guide Association. Our programs are known for smooth logistics, hand crafted itineraries quality and knowledgeable guides and excellent customer service.
CYBERCASTS
Alpine Ascents provides family and friends the opportunity to follow our climbs as they proceed. Utilizing state-of-the-art technology, we receive regular audio dispatches from the climbers and post them on our website.
OUR GUIDING TEAM
Part of Alpine Ascents’ success is based on our small and select group of experienced guides.
GEAR DEPARTMENT
Alpine Ascents has a full gear department ready to assist with your climbing questions and preparations. We have a full-time gear staff and a retail store.