How difficult is the Haute Route?
GRADE 4 TOUGH: Walkers Haute Route: This is a very physically demanding trek which requires an excellent level of fitness and stamina for long mountain days. You need to have plenty of mountain walking experience & exercise on a regular basis. The terrain is difficult at times with steep & rocky ascents & descents.
How long does the Haute Route take?
between 6 and 15 days
It can take between 6 and 15 days to complete the Walker’s Haute Route. Anything quicker requires Olympic speed walking or part trail running, anything longer is an indication that the hiker has multiple memory sticks full of photos and a mindfulness that others envy.
Can you do the Haute Route without a guide?
Hiking the Haute Route Without a Guide The trail is well sign-posted throughout, making it possible to attempt the route independently. Follow the red and white stripes to stay on track! It’s a popular hike during summer so you won’t be alone if you come into any difficulty.
Do you need a guide for the Haute Route?
Getting prepared for the Haute Route If you are thinking of doing the Haute Route without a guide, several members of the group can share decision making and their experience. Skiing the Haute Route requires that skiers be able to keep up a constant speed when skiing off-piste, in very different snow conditions.
How long is the Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt?
125 miles
The Walker’s Haute Route is a walking trail through the French and Swiss Alps, for 200km (125 miles) from Chamonix in the West to Zermatt in the East. The highest point reached by the standard route is 2,987m (9,799ft) and the height gain on the route is around 15,200m (49,867ft).
When to do the Walkers Haute Route?
Our Walker’s Haute Route season runs from the middle of July to the middle of September. This short season is imposed by the weather: the chance of late-Spring snow patches remaining into early July across the higher passes, and the chance of the weather deteriorating into late September.
How much does haute route cost?
Using actual costs as of December 2020, I’ve calculated that once you arrive in Geneva Airport, you can hike the Walker’s Haute Route from: Camping: 870 CHF per person (~800 EUR) Solo in Dormitory: 1,380 CHF per person (~1,300 EUR) Double in Private Rooms (where possible): 1,600 CHF per person (~1,500 EUR)
What is Haute Route Watopia?
Haute Route Watopia 2021 kicks off on a modified version of the massive Mega Pretzel route, beginning near the Volcano and Italian Village. Twist your way across Watopia’s various distinct circuits and hills before bringing the heat at a brand-new finish line—the top of the Volcano KOM.
