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Challenge
Haute Route (Chamonix–Zermatt)
France & Switzerland
About this challenge
The Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt ranks among the world's most spectacular alpine hiking trails, covering 200 kilometers through the heart of the Swiss and French Alps. This legendary 10-14 day trek connects Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn while crossing eleven mountain passes with 15,200 meters of elevation gain. Hikers stay in traditional mountain refuges serving authentic alpine cuisine while traversing pristine glacial valleys, alpine meadows, and dramatic high-altitude terrain.
Quick facts
- Checkpoints
- 10
- Distance
- 112 miles
- Avg Completion
- 2-3
- Best Season
- Summer
Featured checkpoints
Chamonix to Trient
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Haute-Savoie, France
Trient to Champex-Lac
Trient, Valais, Switzerland
Champex-Lac to Le Châble
Champex-Lac, Valais, Switzerland
Le Châble to Cabane du Mont Fort
Le Châble, Valais, Switzerland
Cabane du Mont Fort to Cabane Prafleuri
Sarreyer, Valais, Switzerland
Cabane de Prafleuri to Arolla
Hérémence, Valais, Switzerland
All stops on this route
Haute Route (Chamonix–Zermatt): common questions
How long is Haute Route (Chamonix–Zermatt)?
Haute Route (Chamonix–Zermatt) covers 112 miles in total.
How long does Haute Route (Chamonix–Zermatt) take to complete?
Most people complete Haute Route (Chamonix–Zermatt) in about 2-3.
When is the best time to do Haute Route (Chamonix–Zermatt)?
The best season for Haute Route (Chamonix–Zermatt) is Summer.
How many checkpoints does Haute Route (Chamonix–Zermatt) have?
Haute Route (Chamonix–Zermatt) has 10 checkpoints to log on the way to finishing it.