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Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn

Summary:

Hike a spectacular Alpine trail from Chamonix to Zermatt

Duration
15 Days
Countries
2
Next Departure
06-Jul-2024
Starting at
± USD 3,681.00
Price per day
± USD 245.00
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Operator
Exodus
Tour
Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn
Travel Style
Small Group Tour with More Flexibility
Group Size
6 - 12
Overall rating
Star Rating: 5 (4.90)
Age Group
18 - 99 Years
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Summary

Hike a spectacular Alpine trail from Chamonix to Zermatt

Map: Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn (Exodus)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Start At Les Bossons, Near Chamonix
Day 2
Free Day In The Chamonix Valley
Day 3
Walk The Grand Balcon Sud From Chamonix To Les Fra...
Day 4
Cross Col De Balme To Switzerland
Day 5
Over Fenêtre D'arpette To Champex
Day 6
From Champex, The Trail Leads To Verbier And To Ca...
Day 7
Cross The Highest Pass Of The Route, Col Prafleuri...
Day 8
Long Walking Day With Two Passes To Cross; Overnig...
Day 9
Rest Day
Day 10
Past Lac Moiry To The Picture-Postcard Village Of ...
Day 11
Longest Walking Day With Excellent Views Of The We...
Day 12
Join Zermatt Valley; Descend To Jungu And St Nikla...
Day 13
Follow A High-Level Balcony Path That Contours Alo...
Day 14
Optional Trip To Zermatt
Day 15
End Randa

Travel Countries (2): France, Switzerland

Travel Cities (3): Chamonix, Geneva, Zermatt

Details

The Haute Route is one of the best-known long-distance ski-touring routes in Europe; running roughly parallel is a spectacular summer trek from Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn. Covering approximately 100mi (160km), it links the valleys of the Haute-Savoie in France to the Swiss Valais. Following our guide, a qualified International Mountain Leader, we pass beneath 10 of the 12 highest mountains in the Alps. Walk through a landscape scattered with glistening glacial lakes and lush, undulating valleys by day and sleep in remote Alpine huts and under canvas by night.

Highlights

  • Enjoy spectacular mountain scenery and some of the best walking in the Alps
  • Challenge yourself among the highest concentration of 4,000m peaks in the Alps
  • Visit the exciting Alpine towns of Chamonix and Zermatt

Included in Price

  • All breakfasts, 10 picnic lunches and 12 dinners are included in this trip. On eight nights, we take our evening meal in camp; on four nights, we take our evening meal in a nearby local restaurant or it is prepared for us by the hut or inn. The restaurant and hut/inn meals, which are prepared for us, are usually arranged as a ‘menu’ for the whole group and, as they are based on special negotiations made by us, represent better value than eating independently. On free days 9 and 14, dinner is not included and needs to be bought locally. Please note, should flight times change to arrive earlier, or depart later, additional meals will not be included. Please also note that no refund will be given for meals not taken or taken other than where designated. Typical mealsBreakfast: Usually consists of coffee, tea, cereal, yoghurt, fresh fruit, bread and conserves. Lunch: Picnic-style lunches will normally include bread, cold meat, cheese, sometimes boiled eggs or tinned fish, fresh salad and fresh fruit. You may wish to bring (or purchase locally) snack bars for an extra energy boost during the day. Evening meal: Whether in camp or in a nearby restaurant, we endeavour to make dinner something to look forward to. Each day there will be a freshly prepared menu for the whole group consisting of: A soup, salad or similar A main course of meat, fish or vegetarian option served with a selection of vegetables and carbohydrates A dessertBeer, wine, bottled water, coffee, tea or other drinks are not included in the price of evening meals taken in restaurants. Coffee and tea are included with the evening meal when we eat in camp, and beer and wine are also available for purchase at a modest cost. Vegetarians: We happily cater for vegetarians – please inform us at the time of booking. Vegans: If you adhere to a vegan diet, you may find the variety of food offered to be limited, since veganism is relatively uncommon in this region. The feedback we receive for the food we serve is great but please be aware that facilities and practicality forces us, and the restaurants we use, to put our efforts into making one excellent group meal with a vegetarian option. Of course, any allergies will be respected.
  • All breakfasts, 10 picnic lunches, 12 dinners
  • All accommodation
  • All transport and listed activities
  • Tour leader throughout
  • Arrival transfer from Geneva airport to Les Bossons available

NOT included in price

  • Departure transfer - this can be arranged/paid for locally, the leader will help with this - see 'Extra Expenses' and 'Transfers' sections for further information
  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request - tent nights only)
  • Visas or vaccinations

Travel Package

 

Coming from

 

Going to

Tour...

Chamonix

Arrow Going To

Geneva

Group ToursThis is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

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