Trekking Chamonix to Zermatt : the classic Walker's Haute Route (Seventh edition)

A guidebook to the Walker’s Haute Route, a classic trek between Chamonix in France and Zermatt in Switzerland.

Covering 215km (134 miles), this long-distance trek linking Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn takes around 2 weeks and is suitable for trekkers with Alpine experience. The route is described west to east in 14 stages, each between 9 and 20km (6–12 miles) in length.

The route takes in 11 passes and 14,000m of ascent, with several route alternatives included allowing you to select the itinerary that suits you. 1:50,000 mapping included for each stageGPX files available to downloadDetailed information on mountain huts, facilities and refreshments along the routeAdvice on planning and preparation