Haute Route (Chamonix to Zermatt)
The 200-km walkers' version of the classic ski traverse — 12 days across the great passes of the Pennine Alps.
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- Region
- France / Switzerland
- Country
- Europe
- Biome
- High alpine (1,500–3,000 m)
- Best season
- Mid-July – mid-September
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Climbing
- Winter Camping
- Skiing
Key takeaways
- Biome: High alpine (1,500–3,000 m)
- Best season: Mid-July – mid-September
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
Topic summary
The 200-km walkers' version of the classic ski traverse — 12 days across the great passes of the Pennine Alps.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: Mid-July – mid-September
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
High alpine (1,500–3,000 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Plan with verified data
Haute Route (Chamonix to Zermatt) trip tools
Popular pursuits at Haute Route (Chamonix to Zermatt)
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Climbing
Rock and alpine lines with approach beta.
- Winter Camping
Cold-season travel and camp craft; layering matters more than mileage.
- Skiing
Ski-touring access when the road closes for the season.
