Testimonials

It was such a great experience from the moment we opened the Alpenwild website to the final goodbyes in Zermatt. Our guides were a fun, knowledgeable, energetic, all around fantastic team! The trek itself was completely as advertised and the assortment of accommodations made for a perfect overall experience. - D.A., Salt Lake City, UT

The Most Scenic Trek in Europe

Plan your summer adventure now on the Chamonix-Zermatt Haute Route. Our route follows the classic trek across the Swiss Alps starting in Chamonix at the base of Mont Blanc, Western Europe's Highest Peak, and concluding in Zermatt at the base of the Matterhorn, the world's most recognizable and stunningly beautiful peak.

A challenging trek with spectacular scenery in every step

Each memorable day on the Haute Route is defined with a combination of challenging mountain passes, flowered meadows, massive glaciers, icefalls, fir forests, and stunning lakes.  At the end of the day, you’ll hike into picturesque villages where traditional inns await with delicious meals and cozy comforts.

Luggage transfers so you can hike light and enjoy the route

We shuttle your luggage almost every day, so all you need to carry is a daypack with water and snacks. And of course, you’ll want to bring your camera too — after all, the Haute Route is widely regarded as the most scenic trek in the Alps.

Why an Alpenwild Haute Route trek is the only logical choice

Because we offer many summer departures on the Haute Route, you'll have more options than you’d find with other operators. Our guides have years of experience and an intimate knowledge of the route, along with its natural history, language, and culture.  We stay in superb accommodations, and we always request rooms with a view for our guests. We include all meals and trail snacks, in addition to featuring a la carte dining many evenings.  We also include premium excursions such as the Gornergrat cogwheel railway as part of the trip, so there is no better choice for the Haute Route than Alpenwild.

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Overview Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrive Chamonix

Day 2 – Trient to Champex

Day 3 – Champex to Verbier

Day 4 – Verbier to Cabane de Louvie

Day 5 – Cabane de Louvie to Cabane de Prafleuri

Day 6 – Cabane de Prafleuri to Arolla

Day 7 – Arolla to Grimentz

Day 8 – Grimentz to St-Luc

Day 9 – St-Luc to Gruben

Day 10 – Gruben to Zermatt

Day 11 – Zermatt

Day 12 – Zermatt to Geneva

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Tour Price

$6,795 USD per person, double occupancy from Geneva Airport

$995 single supplement

Reserve your place on this tour with a $500 per person deposit

Trip Dates

04 July 2024 - 15 July 2024 Sold Out

11 July 2024 - 22 July 2024 Sold Out

18 July 2024 - 29 July 2024

25 July 2024 - 05 August 2024 Sold Out

01 August 2024 - 12 August 2024 Sold Out

15 August 2024 - 26 August 2024

22 August 2024 - 02 September 2024

30 August 2024 - 10 September 2024 Sold Out

05 September 2024 - 16 September 2024 Sold Out

06 July 2025 - 17 July 2025

11 July 2025 - 22 July 2025

19 July 2025 - 30 July 2025

26 July 2025 - 06 August 2025

01 August 2025 - 12 August 2025

11 August 2025 - 22 August 2025

21 August 2025 - 01 September 2025

02 September 2025 - 13 September 2025

04 September 2025 - 14 September 2025

Or, book a private departure

Trip Highlights

  • Enjoy the trek to its fullest as you hike with just a light daypack while your luggage is transferred to the inn each evening
  • Cross ten historic passes in ten days with commanding views, including daily glaciers, waterfalls, views of the ten highest peaks in the Alps
  • Ascend the Gornergrat in Zermatt on a historic cogwheel train
  • Explore mountain trails around Zermatt with stunning views of the Matterhorn

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