🥾 Swiss Alps Trails - Walker's Haute Route
Arpette to Les Golassons segment
📋 Fast Facts
- Distance: Approximately 200–225 km (124–140 miles) total route from Chamonix to Zermatt
- Duration: 12–15 days for main route; varies by fitness level and chosen variant
- Elevation Gain: 14,000–15,200 m (46,000–50,000 ft) total; highest point near 3,000 m (9,800 ft)
- Best Season: Mid-July to mid-September; August offers optimal conditions
The Walker's Haute Route is a long-distance alpine hiking trail that traverses the French and Swiss Alps between Chamonix and Zermatt. The route exists as a network of interconnected trails rather than a single fixed path, offering multiple variations across approximately 13–14 stages. Hikers traverse diverse terrain ranging from lush valleys and alpine meadows to high rocky passes, with some sections featuring ladders and cables at elevation ...