Highlights of the Haute Route
JuLY 18-24, 2027
The Ultimate Week on Switzerland's Most Classic Trek
$4150 per person (based on double occupancy room - $650 single supplement)
What’s included:
6 nights accommodations in conveniently located, specially curated inns and small hotels.
6 buffet breakfasts at the hotel, hut, or inn (Days 2-7)
6 dinners at the hotel or nearby restaurant (Days 1-6)
5 picnic lunches and snacks (Days 2-6)
All transportation Starting on Day 1 from anywhere within Switzerland to our first hotel, and ending with train onward (to anywhere within Switzerland) on day 7
Mountain trams, cableways, and all other transportation during the trip
Entry to any planned activities included on the itinerary
A full-time guide
Pre-trip support by phone or text
Not included:
Items of a personal nature (laundry, telephone calls, room service)
Travel Insurance (strongly suggested)
Air travel
Guide tip
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Arrive in Switzerland, follow your individual train/bus itinerary (provided) to La Sage. Dinner and group orientation at our hotel.
Overnight: La Sage
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Today's hike climbs from Mayens de Cotter above La Sage to the scenic Col de Torrent, with panoramic views of the surrounding Alps. The trail then descends to the stunning turquoise waters of Lac de Moiry, finishing at the Moiry Dam.
Distance: 7 miles | Ascent: 2850 ft | Descent: 2200 ft
Overnight: Grimentz
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Today's hike climbs steeply from Zinal through forests and alpine meadows to a beautiful balcony path towards the historic Hotel Weisshorn before descending to the charming village of Saint-Luc. We will be treated with views of the Imperial Crown - the five 4000 peaks that surround this valley.
Distance: 10 miles | Ascent: 2900 ft | Descent: 1300-2950 ft (may vary)
Overnight: Saint-Luc
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A funicular will take us above Saint-Luc to the rugged landscapes above the Val d'Anniviers, as we make our way to the Meidpass before descending through wildflower meadows to the quiet village of Gruben in the Turtmann Valley.
Distance: 7.5 miles | Ascent: 2400 ft | Descent: 3450 ft
Overnight: Gruben
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Today's hike climbs from the quiet village of Gruben over the epic Augstbord Pass, the final pass of the Haute Route, with stunning views up and down the Mattertal valley, before descending through alpine meadows to Schalb. From there, you'll ride the lifts to Kalpetran and continue by train through the valley to Zermatt.
Distance: 8 miles | Ascent: 3550 ft | Descent: 3450 ft
Overnight: Zermatt
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Ride the classic mountain railway to the Gornergrat to see the 360° panorama of the highest concentration of 4000m peaks in the Alps, with the Matterhorn towering above glaciers and peaks. Enjoy a scenic hike that offers constant, breathtaking views of this iconic mountain. It’s a quintessential Zermatt experience.
Distance: 2-5 miles | Ascent: varies | Descent: varies
Overnight: Zermatt
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After breakfast, depart Zermatt at your leisure, traveling aboard the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway through the stunning Mattertal Valley as you continue onward to your next destination. Train tickets will be provided.
Itinerary
Details
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A $500 per person deposit and completion of the Tour Registration form is due at the time of registration to guarantee your space and the price quoted above. Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure. You will be sent an invoice and can pay via credit card or ACH payment on the Mountain Connections website.
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The activity level of this trip is very strenuous. Guests should be able to hike up to 10 miles at a time with an elevation gain and/or loss of 3600 vertical feet in rocky and variable terrain.
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Cancellations made more than 60 days prior to departure are fully refundable. Refunds for cancellations between 30 and 60 days of departure are subject to what I can recover from in-country vendors. Cancellations made less than 30 days before departure are non-refundable (I highly suggest insuring your trip and suggest www.insuremytrip.com or https://www.chubb.com/us-en/individuals-families/products/travel.html).
Cancellations of individual room nights or non-use of prepaid meals during the trip are not refundable. Transportation vouchers and rail passes are bearer documents and cannot be refunded if lost or stolen.
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All trips require a minimum of 6 participants. I would suggest not buying any non-refundable airfare until we have met that minimum. If there are not 6 registered guests by January 31st, I'll cancel the trip and give full refunds to all guests.
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Sometimes it rains, or even snows. Sometimes trains are late. Sometimes pandemics break out. I will do my best to manage any such potential situations and provide alternate activities when possible, but I can only do my best. Adapting to the unexpected is what adventure is all about. :)
