Chamonix-Zermatt, The Dream Trekking
The Chamonix-Zermatt Haute Route is a trekking that every mountain lover has considered at some point. If it's on your to-do list, now's your chance. Muntania Outdoors suggests you try it this summer, undoubtedly the best time to tackle this demanding, classic trek with the best guarantees. We'll depart from Chamonix and, after 8 days of trekking through the heart of the Alps, we'll reach Zermatt. The highlight of the route is that we'll leave with a deep understanding of the mountains of the Swiss Canton of Valais, as we'll cross a large number of valleys until we reach our final destination. We'll also be able to rest each day in mountain huts and hotels and sample regional cuisine.
The concept of the High Level Route was born with the Chamonix-Zermatt route. At the end of the 19th century, the Alpine Club (United Kingdom) proposed a summer route between these two Alpine towns, which they called "The High Level Route." It wasn't until 1911 that the route was completed on skis for the first time, and that both the concept and the name took hold. Since then, the term "High Level Route" has been used to refer to multi-day mountain routes from refuge to refuge.
Although its classic status is not only due to its history, but also to the beauty of its route. Throughout the route, we will enjoy magnificent views of the mountains and the highest glaciers in the Alps, and after eight days, we will complete our epic journey by reaching Zermatt and, of course, enjoying one of the most beautiful mountains anywhere, we are referring to the emblematic Matterhorn.