High Route, Trekking Chamonix-Zermatt

Chamonix-Zermatt is the iconic route that connects on foot two of the most famous towns in the Alps, located at the foot of two of the most emblematic mountains in the Alps, Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn.

In this trekking, we will start from the French town of Chamonix to venture into the forests and alpine landscapes surrounded by the great peaks of the area.

We have prepared a 7-stage trekking route, where you will cross the Alps from France to Switzerland, passing near 4000-meter peaks and crossing various glaciers.

This route should not be confused with the Walker’s Haute Route, as it follows a direct route across glaciers. It is more technical and requires crampons to cross the glacial terrain. On the other hand, the Walker’s Haute Route, which is longer, is ideal if you want to do a non-technical hike from town to town, sleeping in Gite Etape between Chamonix and Zermatt.

Our high mountain guide will assess the group’s level and will always seek, besides the group’s safety, that all participants feel comfortable and see their expectations met, as well as share their knowledge in mountain skills and glacier terrain progression.

The trekking starts in Chamonix and ends in Zermatt, and there is always the possibility to extend the stay and, why not, climb the Matterhorn or enjoy the Swiss landscapes.