Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn

Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn Overview

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

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.