Chamonix-Zermatt - The Walker’s Haute Route
The classic walk in the shadow of great peaks from Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn, the Chamonix to Zermatt route skirts the northern slopes of the Pennine Alps. Described in 14 stages (180km, 11 passes and 12,000m of ascent and descent), this is one of the most beautiful treks in Europe.
Chamonix-Zermatt
The Walker’s Haute Route
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Paperback - PVC
Edition
Fourth
ISBN_13
9781852845131
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Published
Price
£12.95
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Seasons
Alpine summer walking – mid-June to mid-September. Snow could remain on higher passes well into July.
Centres
Chamonix, Argentière, Trient, Champex, Sembrancher, Le Chable, Verbier, Arolla, Les Haudères, Zinal, Gruben, St Niklaus, Zermatt.
Difficulty
180km, 11 passes, 12,000m of ascent over 2 weeks make this a fairly tough trek as well as a beautiful one. High alpine mountain walking.
Must See
One big highlight ... from Mont Blanc and Chamonix’s Aiguilles, the Combin stages, the fabulous vals d’Herens and Moiry, the Matterhorn view as you walk into Zermatt, the huts, the company ... shall I go on?
Preface to the Fourth Edition
Introduction
The Walker’s Haute Route
Getting There and Back Again
Accommodation
When to Go
Notes for Walkers
Equipment
Languages
Paths and Waymarks
Safety in the Mountains
Flora and Fauna
Recommended Maps
Using the Guide
Information at a Glance
The Route
Stage 1: Chamonix – Argentière
Stage 2: Argentière – Col de Balme – Trient
Alt Stage 2: Argentière – Col de Balme – Les Grands – Col de la Forclaz
Stage 3: Trient – Fênetre d’Arpette – Champex
Alt Stage 3: Trient – Col de la Forclaz – Alp Bovine – Champex
Stage 4: Champex – Sembrancher – Le Châble
Stage 5: Le Châble – Clambin – Cabane du Mont Fort
Stage 6: Cabane du Mont Fort – Col Termin – Col de Louvie – Col de Prafleuri – Cabane de Prafleuri
Alt Stage 6: Cabane du Mont Fort – Col de la Chaux – Col de Louvie – Col de Prafleuri – Cabane de Prafleuri
Stage 7: Cabane de Prafleuri – Col des Roux – Col de Riedmatten – Arolla
Alt Stage 7: Cabane de Prafleuri – Col des Roux – Cabane des Dix – Arolla
Stage 8: Arolla – Lac Bleu – Les Haudères – La Sage
Stage 9: La Sage – Col du Tsaté – Cabane de Moiry
Alt Stage 9: La Sage – Col de Torrent – Barrage de Moiry/Grimentz
Stage 10: Cabane de Moiry – Col de Sorebois – Zinal
Alt Stage 10: Barrage de Moiry – Col de Sorebois – Zinal
Stage 11: Zinal – Forcletta – Gruben
Alt Stage 11: Zinal – Hotel Weisshorn/Cabane Bella Tola
Alt Stage 11a: Hotel Weisshorn/Cabane Bella Tola – Meidpass – Gruben
Stage 12: Gruben – Augstbordpass – St Niklaus
Stage 12a: St Niklaus – Gasenried
Alt Stage 13: St Niklaus – Täsch – Zermatt
Stage 13: Gasenried – Europa Hut
Stage 14: Europa Hut – Täschalp – Zermatt
Appendices
Appendix A: Walks from Zermatt
Appendix B: Climbing from Zermatt
Appendix C: Useful Addresses
Appendix D: Bibliography
Appendix E: Glossary 229
Route Summary 232
Introduction
The Walker’s Haute Route
Getting There and Back Again
Accommodation
When to Go
Notes for Walkers
Equipment
Languages
Paths and Waymarks
Safety in the Mountains
Flora and Fauna
Recommended Maps
Using the Guide
Information at a Glance
The Route
Stage 1: Chamonix – Argentière
Stage 2: Argentière – Col de Balme – Trient
Alt Stage 2: Argentière – Col de Balme – Les Grands – Col de la Forclaz
Stage 3: Trient – Fênetre d’Arpette – Champex
Alt Stage 3: Trient – Col de la Forclaz – Alp Bovine – Champex
Stage 4: Champex – Sembrancher – Le Châble
Stage 5: Le Châble – Clambin – Cabane du Mont Fort
Stage 6: Cabane du Mont Fort – Col Termin – Col de Louvie – Col de Prafleuri – Cabane de Prafleuri
Alt Stage 6: Cabane du Mont Fort – Col de la Chaux – Col de Louvie – Col de Prafleuri – Cabane de Prafleuri
Stage 7: Cabane de Prafleuri – Col des Roux – Col de Riedmatten – Arolla
Alt Stage 7: Cabane de Prafleuri – Col des Roux – Cabane des Dix – Arolla
Stage 8: Arolla – Lac Bleu – Les Haudères – La Sage
Stage 9: La Sage – Col du Tsaté – Cabane de Moiry
Alt Stage 9: La Sage – Col de Torrent – Barrage de Moiry/Grimentz
Stage 10: Cabane de Moiry – Col de Sorebois – Zinal
Alt Stage 10: Barrage de Moiry – Col de Sorebois – Zinal
Stage 11: Zinal – Forcletta – Gruben
Alt Stage 11: Zinal – Hotel Weisshorn/Cabane Bella Tola
Alt Stage 11a: Hotel Weisshorn/Cabane Bella Tola – Meidpass – Gruben
Stage 12: Gruben – Augstbordpass – St Niklaus
Stage 12a: St Niklaus – Gasenried
Alt Stage 13: St Niklaus – Täsch – Zermatt
Stage 13: Gasenried – Europa Hut
Stage 14: Europa Hut – Täschalp – Zermatt
Appendices
Appendix A: Walks from Zermatt
Appendix B: Climbing from Zermatt
Appendix C: Useful Addresses
Appendix D: Bibliography
Appendix E: Glossary 229
Route Summary 232
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