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The Walker’S Haute Route Chamonix to Zermatt – The Walker’s Haute Route TREK OVERVIEW This exciting route, connecting two world-renowned mountaineering centres, takes the walker through the most spectacular scenery the Alps has to offer, passing numerous 4000m peaks but itself never quite rising above 3000m. Measuring over 180km, and with at least eleven high passes to cross it weaves its way across the 'grain' of the land between the Rhone Valley to the north and the spine of the Alps to the south. You will pass through remote hamlets, spectacular valleys, flower-filled alps and deep forests, staying overnight in a variety of dormitories, refuges and hotels. On some days there are a choice of route between the overnight stops (which themselves are not ‘set in stone’), but here we just describe the most popular way. You need to carry a light backpack on this trip, and have a good degree of fitness to tackle over 10,000m of ascent and descent on this trip. Participation Statement Adventure Peaks recognises that climbing, hill walking and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement. Adventure Travel – Accuracy of Itinerary Although it is our intention to operate this itinerary as printed, it may be necessary to make some changes as a result of flight schedules, climatic conditions, limitations of infrastructure or other operational factors. As a consequence, the order or location of overnight stops and the duration of the day may vary from those outlined. You should be aware that some events are beyond our control and we would ask for your patience. 101 Lake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0DB Telephone: 01539 433794 www.adventurepeaks.com [email protected] PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE/FITNESS you pay for any drinks the same night. We do not provide This is a demanding trek, harder than the better known lunches as there are plenty of places where you can Tour de Mont Blanc, and should not be underestimated. purchase food and snacks to carry with you, or on some You need to be used to regular multi day hill walking and days we may stop at a bar for lunch if the group prefers. should be comfortable to carry a 10-12kg rucksack all day. Previous walking experience is essential before you ACCOMMODATION embark on this trip.Most days involve 5 - 7 hours walking Overnight accommodation is in a mixture of hotels, plus plenty of rest stops. refuges, matratzenlager (simple mixed dormitory rooms). Communal washrooms are the norm and hot showers are usually available. Twin-bedded rooms cannot be offered except in the hotels. LANGUAGE AND TIME Language: Frenchand Swiss German Time: GMT+1 (CET). No daylight saving time at present. HEALTH All our UK leaders hold first aid certificates and carry a fully equipped first aid kit for medical emergencies. However you should bring your own supplies of plasters, blister prevention pads (compeed), paracetamol etc. and any medication you are taking. Contact your GP around eight weeks before your trip to check whether you need any vaccinations or other preventive measures. Country specific information and advice is published by the National Travel Health Network and Centre, and useful information about healthcare abroad, including a country- by-country guide of reciprocal health care agreements with the UK, is available from NHS Choices. Tap or stream water should never be drunk without first sterilizing with chlorine dioxide tablets or by boiling. INSURANCE Insurance which covers mountain rescue, evacuation and GROUP AND LEADERS medical expenses is essential.We will require a copy of A qualified UK leader will accompany all groups. He/she your insurance prior to departure. Your standard travel will be responsible for your safety and to navigate you insurance should be sufficient for this trip as there is no along the route. He/she may not have walked this route technical climbing and we do not go above 4000m. before but will have extensive experience on other similar walks. WEATHER The Alps can be quite changeable; cloud and rain is not unusual in summer, but when the sun shines it is very hot, and protection against sunburn is essential. At night it can be cold around huts and in higher valleys. WHAT TO CARRY This is a backpacking trek and is unsupported. There are still some regions where this is the only way to (economically) experience the beauty of the remote mountains – and this is one of them! Therefore you will need to carry all your belongings with you all of the time. With careful packing and using modern lightweight clothing, your backpack should not weigh more than 10kg at the most, and you will NOT have to carry camping, ALTITUDE cooking or a sleeping bag (just a sheet liner is all that is If you are new to altitude you may have concerns about the needed). If you are unsure about your ability to carry this effects. Don’t worry because our itineraries allow amount we suggest you join one of our ‘Backpacking sufficient time to acclimatise, and altitude rarely causes Training’ weekends in the Lake District to test yourself anyone any problems on this trip. The best way to avoid out. such symptoms is to walk at a gentle steady pace and drink plenty of fluid. CATERING ARRANGEMENTS Evening meals are provided where there are no eating out USEFUL TIPS choices, with a continental breakfast in the morning. Just in case your main luggage goes missing en route, it is Dinner is usually between 7.30 and 8.00pm. We ask that a good idea to wear your boots on the plane. Most other 101 Lake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0DB Telephone: 01539 433794 www.adventurepeaks.com [email protected] things can be replaced but comfortable, well worn-in boots TIPPING cannot. Pack important items in strong plastic bags. Tipping at meals and in hotels is normal practice. On this trip there are no local staff who will expect to be tipped. EQUIPMENT A detailed equipment list is provided on booking but ADVENTURE PEAKS LOGOED TOP normal summer walking equipment is all that is required. All Adventure Peaks clients will receive a FREElogoed For equipment purchases Adventure Peaks offers a 15% top (a lightweight fleece) in lieu of the kitbag we normally discount from their shop in Ambleside or online. supply. The top will be posted to you approx. 3 weeks prior to your departure. If you have travelled with us BAGGAGE before, we will send an alternative gift. For your own comfort travel light. Normally airlines restrict baggage to 20kg. On trek you will be carrying all FLIGHTS AND JOINING ARRANGEMENTS your personal equipment, and as this is an A to B trek, you Flights are NOT included as part of this holiday. Budget will not be able to leave a change of clothes anywhere to airlines offer a lot of flights to Geneva from many regional come back to. UK airports, and sometimes very cheap deals can be found. As we expect clients to arrive at different times, we VISAS AND PERMITS have not included transport between the airport and the Visas for entry into France are not required by nationals of hotel in Argentiere. Regular shuttle services are available the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand from Geneva airport direct to your hotel. We recommend and most EU countries. www.chamexpress.com. LOCAL COSTS The rendezvous for this trip is the All accommodation and most meals (not lunches) are ACCOMMODATION IN ARGENTIERE at 1900 on included; please see the itinerary page for full details. Day 1. Additional costs would include any drinks or snacks outside of mealtimes and personal spending. Travel to Return flights should be booked for the afternoon of Day Argentiere and from Zermatt is also not included. 15 to allow time to get back to Geneva or Zurich airport from Zermatt.We recommend that you take a look CURRENCY at:http://www.skizermatt.com/arrival.html to help you plan The currency in France is the Euro (EUR) but for most of your departure from Zermatt. If you have any problems we the route (from Day 2 on) you will be in Switzerland and will be delighted to assist. need Swiss Francs (CHF). You should take some Euros and Swiss Francs cash with you. ATMs and change PLEASE ENSURE YOU DO NOT PURCHASE bureaux are available in airport and in main towns. YOUR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL (FLIGHTS OR OTHER) UNTIL WE HAVE GUARANTEED YOUR TRIP IS RUNNING. 101 Lake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0DB Telephone: 01539 433794 www.adventurepeaks.com [email protected] THE WALKERS HAUTE ROUTE ITINERARY No Day, date Today we... We stay at... Accommodation... Meals... 1 Sat Travel to France Argentiere(1250m) Gite / dorm accn 2 Sun Trek 1 Trient(1280m) Gite / dorm accn BD 3 Mon Trek 2 Champex(1465m) Gite / dorm accn BD 4 Tue Trek 3 Le Chable(820m) Hotel BD 5 Wed Trek 4 Mont Fort(2457m) Refuge BD 6 Thu Trek 5 Prafleuri(2624m) Refuge BD 7 Fri Trek 6 Arolla(2005m) Hotel B 8 Sat Trek 7 La Sage(1665m) Gite / dorm accn BD 9 Sun Trek 8 Moiry(2825m) Refuge BD 10 Mon Trek 9 Zinal(1675m) Gite / dorm accn BD 11 Tue Trek 10 Gruben(1820m) Gite / dorm accn BD 12 Wed Trek 11 St. Niklaus(1125m) Hotel BD 13 Thu Trek 12 Zermatt(1605m) Hotel B 14 Fri Free day Zermatt Hotel B 15 Sat Depart Home Own bed! B Day 1Fly to Geneva and travel to Argentiere by train / bus or private you reach the Col de Riedmatten (2919m), from where you descend shuttle.
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