FRANCE & SWITZERLAND - Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn
One of Europe's great Alpine mountain walks ~ Trekking from Chamonix to Zermatt ~ The Walkers' Haute Route ~ 2 days walking on the new 'Europaweg'
12 nights hotels, gites and refuges, 11 days DEMANDING trekking, max. altitude - 3000m. All meals included.
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A classic walking holiday adventure in the Alps from Chamonix in France to Zermatt in Switzerland. Considered to be the 'Walkers' Haute Route, this superb alpine trekking holiday takes a linear route across the spine of the European Alps and links together the famous small mountaineering towns of Chamonix, Arolla and Zermatt. Generally much lower than the Classic Haute Route, this is an easier option for those people who still wish to explore the Alps whilst walking amongst incredibly beautiful alpine scenery. Trekking from France into the beautiful Swiss canton of Valais, passing spectacularly beneath 10 of the 12 highest peaks in the Alps, we are treated to amazing views of Mont Blanc itself. Traversing several high and challenging passes we enjoy mountain walking in the Alps at it's most delightful. Lower down, the walking leads through verdant alpine valleys with cascading streams, pretty hamlets and flower-strewn meadows. For the last 2 days, we're trekking on the recently opened 'Europaweg,' a valley-side walking trail which provides stunning views of the Matterhorn. Overnight accommodation on this great trekking holiday adventure in the Alps is provided in a variety of small hotels, atmospheric gites and spectacularly located alpine mountain refuges.
This is a classic walking route on good trails. It is significantly more difficult than the Tour du Mont Blanc. The average distance covered each day is around 17 kilometres and there is a considerable amount of ascent and descent, with several passes over 3000 metres. Although you will have access to your trek bag on 2 occasions between Chamonix and Zermatt, this trip is otherwise unsupported. This means that you will have to carry all of your personal equipment for periods of up to 4 days. Regular hillwalkers will find this trek to be well within their capabilities.
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