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Can you hike from Chamonix to Zermatt?

The Walker’s Haute Route is a multi-day trek from Chamonix, France to Zermatt, Switzerland. On this walk, hikers will cross 10 mountain passes, walk through small towns and through rugged, remote landscapes, and get to experience a less touristy side of the Swiss Alps. There are several routes that take hikers from Chamonix to Zermatt.

What is the Walker's Haute Route?

The Walker’s Haute Route is one of the most rewarding and memorable multi-day walks in Europe. On this trek, hikers cross 10 of the highest mountain passes in the French and Swiss Alps, as they walk from Chamonix, France to Zermatt, Switzerland.

What is the easiest stage of Chamonix & Argentière?

The first stage is one of the easiest and also one of the least exciting. It’s a mostly flat walk between Chamonix and Argentière and for most of this stage, you are either walking through towns or through a forest. This is commonly a stage that people skip if they need to shorten the trek.

What is the hardest part of the Haute Route?

However, with its long ascent and a totally grueling descent, today is one of the hardest stages you’ll complete along the entire Haute Route. The highlight of stage 12 (and one of the most memorable parts of the entire Haute Route), is rounding the bend and getting your first view of the Mattertal Valley.