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Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn

France, Switzerland
3 reviews
Walk & Trek
Guided Group
CHALLENGING CHALLENGING

Hike the Walker's Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt; one of Europe's greatest long-distance Alpine routes.

Trip Code: MBM
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Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn

Highlights
  • Take on a challenge and complete the summer version of the famous Haute Route
  • Cross from France to Switzerland on one of Europe's most spectacular treks
  • A linear route from Chamonix to Zermatt through 10 of the 12 highest peaks in the Alps
  • Stay in family-run hotels and cosy gites, and experience 2 Alpine mountain huts

At a Glance
  • Group Size 5 to 10
  • 10 days trekking
  • Max altitude - 3000 metres
  • Join In Chamonix, End in Zermatt

Accommodation & Meals
  • 11 Breakfasts
  • 11 Dinners
  • 8 nights Hotel
  • 2 nights Mountain Hut / Refuge
  • 1 nights Gite / Hostel
Overview

An iconic Alpine walking adventure from Chamonix in France to Zermatt in Switzerland. Considered to be the 'Walker's' Haute Route, this superb Alpine trekking holiday is completed in the summer, as opposed to the classic winter ski tour. It takes a parallel, linear route across the spine of the European Alps and links together the famous small mountaineering towns of Chamonix, Arolla and Zermatt. As it is also generally much lower than the Classic Haute Route, this is journey is a fantastic challenge for travellers who wish to explore the Alps and enjoy incredibly beautiful mountain scenery, without any technical experience required. 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 its most delightful. 


Lower down, the walking leads through verdant Alpine valleys with cascading streams, pretty hamlets and flower-strewn meadows. For the last day of trekking we have a wonderful 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. Led by English speaking IML qualified guides and fully supported with access to luggage on all but two nights, our holiday offers the best chance of completing this challenging walking traverse.

Is this holiday for you?

This is a classic Alpine walking route on good trails. The average distance covered each day is around 16 kilometres (10 miles) and there is a considerable amount of ascent and descent, with several passes close to 3000 metres. Regular hillwalkers will find this trek to be well within their capabilities but it is not really for first time trekkers. This holiday is fully supported and clients wi …

This is a classic Alpine walking route on good trails. The average distance covered each day is around 16 kilometres (10 miles) and there is a considerable amount of ascent and descent, with several passes close to 3000 metres. Regular hillwalkers will find this trek to be well within their capabilities but it is not really for first time trekkers. This holiday is fully supported and clients will not be required to carry sleeping bags or significant amounts of personal gear other than what is required for the day's hike. There are a total of two nights spent in mountain huts where there is no access to trek bags. Otherwise group members will have access to their main luggage on each evening.

Why KE?

With a small group size of 5 - 10, a fantastic range of Alpine accommodation, baggage transfers most days and expert IML leaders with rave reviews, everything is in place on this itinerary to ensure you'll love hiking one of Europe's most scenic treks.

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