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The Walker's Haute Route - Part I

From Chamonix nach Arolla | 6 Days

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Chamonix - Zermatt! The Walker's Haute Route is probably the most traditional alpine trekking at all and connects the two most famous mountaineering metropolises. The British Alpine Club established the route in the middle of the 19th century for its members as "The High Level Route".

Start from the mountaineering town of Chamonix and hike in front of a magnificent backdrop with Mont Blanc, Aiguille du Midi, Grande Jorasses across the border into the Lower Valais. With a view of the all-throning Grand Combin, the Walker's Haute Route leads over lonely hiking passes from Val Ferret to Val de Bagnes, Val d'Hérémence and finally to Arolla at the very back of Val d'Hérens.

The Walkers Highlights

  • Chamonix -Mont-Blanc is the center of alpinism and skiing par excellence
  • Step through the "Fenêtre d'Arpette" from Trient to Campex
  • The Col de Louvie and the Col de Prafleuri connect Verbier with the Val d'Hérémence through a lonely stretch of mountains.
  • Along the Lac des Dix and over the Col de Riedmatten leads the final stage to Arolla 
Technique
challenging

Mountain trails, non-continuous trail, moderately steep to steep with exposed sections, partly secured with chains (T2-T3). Good surefootedness required.

Condition
challenging

Up and down and on and on! Puffing and sweating is part of it. You will love the trekking! But bring experience of multi-day tours with you and prepare well with regular endurance training.

Hiking time without rests up to 8 hrs, up to approx. 1400 m altitude difference.

Group

6-12 guests per hiking guide

Meeting place

10:00 AM Martigny Bahnhof (train arrival 09:47 AM Martigny Bahnhof), common onward journey to Chamonix with the Chamonix Mont Blanc Express Train. For people staying in Chamonix the night before it is possible to meet in Chamonix at the hotel.

Departure

approx. 4:30 PM Sion

Note

The offer takes into account the current Covid-19 regulations of the FOPH. Please note the protection concept.

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The Walker's Haute Route - Part I
Walker's Haute Route - Part I

6 days
1 possible date
from 1445.- CHF
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Buchungspaket
24.07. - 29.07.2023
6 days
Status:
minimum number of participants reached
Guide:
Dominik Abt
1445.- CHF

Tag 1 Individual arrival to Martigny. Common onward journey to Chamonix. Enjoy the special flair of the town for a moment before you leave the hustle and bustle and hike on the high trail from La Flégère to Argentière, of course with a view of the highest mountain in the Alps, Mont Blanc. (Walking time without rests: approx. 3 h, distance: approx. 8 km, ascent/descent: 300/1000 altitude meters).

Tag 2 From Argentière the trail leads through the Montagne des Posettes up to the first pass of Walker's Haute Route, the Col de Balme. Enjoy once again the view back into the Chamonix valley before the descent, now back on Swiss ground, leads along the rushing Nate Noir river to Trient. - A small mountain village with a pink church! (Walking time without rests: 5.0 h, distance: 12.8 km, ascent/descent: 955/1040 altitude meters).

Tag 3 Step by step and with a bead or two of sweat on your brow, you climb towards the "Fenêtre d'Arpette". The view of the mighty, glaciated Plateau du Trient compensates for the effort. Then the route leads down and through the idyllic Val d'Arpette to Champex-Lac. Who knows, you might be tempted by a refreshing swim in the beautiful lake or simply the view of the mountains from the hotel terrace. (Walking time without rests: 5.30 h, distance: 12.3 km, ascent/descent: 1160/1240 altitude meters).

Tag 4 From Champex-Lac you take a leisurely ride to Le Châble. The gondola up to Verbier lets you overcome the first meters of altitude comfortably. Then the path follows high above the Val de Bagnes with a view of the imposing Grand Combin to the Col de Termin. From here you can already see the destination, the idyllic Lac de Louvie and right next to it the cozy cabane. (Walking time without rests: 4.0 h, distance: 10.5 km, ascent/descent: 765/725 altitude meters).

Tag 5 Today a lonely stretch is waiting for you. From the lovely Lac de Louvie you hike through the impressive stone desert of the Grand Désert surrounded by the glaciers of the Rossblanche and the Mont Fort. Over the two passes Col de Louvie and Col de Prafleuri you will reach in the evening the Cabane de Parfleuri, a cozy place at the back of the Val d'Hérémence. (Walking time without rests: 5.0 h, distance: 11.2 km, ascent/descent: 1200/780 altitude meters).

Tag 5 The Lac des Dix shines turquoise blue. The trail first leads along the shores of the lake, then passes through the moraine landscape and climbs to the impressive Col de Riedmatten, which is once again almost 3000 m high. With a view of the imposing north face of the Pigne d'Arolla you hike towards your final destination Arolla down in the valley. (Walking time without rests: 6.30 h, distance: 18.5 km, ascent/descent: 920/1540 altitude meters).

Included
  • Guiding and support by hiking guide
  • Overnight stay with half board: 3x hotel (basis double room), 2x mountain hut (multibed room)
  • Welcome aperitif on day 1
  • Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel (day 1 to day 3 and from day 4 directly to ending point at day 6) at a value of CHF 120.-
  • Offsetting of CO2 emissions on the tour CHF 14.- per person (according to myclimate CO2 calculator)
  • Service fee legal travel guarantee (0.25% on offer price)
Exclusive
  • Arrival to Chamonix
  • Transportation (taxi/bus/train/cable) car approx. CHF 75.-
  • Snacks and drinks

Additional services:

  • Single room supplement CHF 120.- (night 1 to 3)
Technical equipment
  • Backpack approx. 30 l with rain cover
  • Telescopic poles (optional)
Clothing
  • 1x hardshell jacket (wind- and waterproof)
  • 1x soft shell and/or fleece jacket
  • 1x hiking pants
  • Light waterproof rain pants (e.g. Gore-Tex)
  • T-shirt or shirt
  • Underwear
  • Cap/headband and hat
  • Gloves (wind and water resistant)
  • Functional socks and spare socks
  • Hiking/mountain boots (at least ankle-high, sturdy sole)
Overnight
  • Clothing and shoes for the evening (accommodation & village life)
  • Sleeping bag liner
  • Personal toiletries, earplugs if necessary
Food
  • Breakfast and dinner at the hotel
  • Tea and lunch must be brought by yourself or can be bought in the hotel/village
  • Snacks (e.g. bars, dried fruits, dried meat)
Various
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun and lip cream (SPF 30 or more)
  • Camera and binoculars (optional)
  • Half fare Travelcard (if available)
  • Thermos bottle made of unbreakable material
  • Small pharmacy for personal needs
  • Swimming dress/trousers and towel
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