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An Alpine landscape dominated by majestic peaks, with snow covering the ground and mountainsides. In the distance, a large mountain rises up with exposed rocks, contrasting with the white
A group of hikers make their way across a glacier, surrounded by majestic snow-capped mountains. The sky is dotted with white clouds, creating a dramatic contrast with the rocky peaks.
A group of hikers cross a vast expanse of ice, flanked by majestic mountains covered in eternal snow. The sky is dotted with clouds, creating a dramatic contrast with the
A group of five hikers stand on a nature trail, smiling and friendly. They are wearing appropriate hiking clothing, including technical jackets and trousers, as well as
A group of five people are on snow-covered high mountain terrain, surrounded by rocks and peaks in the background. The members of the group are equipped for mountaineering, wearing technical clothing, helmets, gloves and a helmet.
A group of people relax in deckchairs on a hill overlooking a mountain valley. The landscape is green with grassy slopes and snow-capped peaks in the background. The sky
A mountainous landscape with glaciers partially visible, surrounded by rocks and debris. Steep ridges and snow-capped peaks rise up in the background, while clouds partially cover the sky.
A glacier with white and pink hues stretches as far as the eye can see, while rocky mountains with steep slopes dotted with snow form the background. Two hikers, equipped with
Four climbers pose on a snow-covered summit, wearing appropriate mountain clothing. Two are wearing helmets, and all are wearing sunglasses. They are linked by
A mountainous landscape with snow-capped peaks under a clear blue sky. The snow spreads across the slopes, dotted with rocks, revealing striations indicating the movement of glaciers. The ridges
A group of five people sitting around a wooden table outside, in a spectacular mountain landscape. They appear to be enjoying a break, holding drinks, probably beer. In the background, majestic mountains are
A group of five hikers stand in front of the station in Zermatt, Switzerland. They are wearing hiking clothes and carrying rucksacks, each holding a walking stick. In the background, you can see a
A spectacular Alpine landscape at dusk, with majestic snow-capped mountains in the background. In the foreground, four adventurers stand on a glacier, expressing their joy by raising their arms. They
An adventurer, equipped with a rucksack and wearing a jacket, stands on a stretch of undulating snow under a luminous sky. The sun is rising over the horizon, projecting rays of light onto the sky.
A stone chalet with a metal roof sits on a green slope, surrounded by majestic mountains. In the background, snow-capped peaks rise up under a brilliant blue sky, illuminated by an
A group of climbers are moving across a vast expanse of snow, surrounded by majestic mountains. The sky is a deep blue, dotted with clouds floating above the peaks. The group

Mountain Climbing

The Haute Route Chamonix - Zermatt via the glaciers

June to July
7 days| 6 nights
Level 4
Eco-score 4/5

What you will experience

Cross the legendary Haute Route Chamonix-Zermatt - a glacier adventure renowned as one of the finest in the world between the highest peaks in the Alps
Challenge yourself and get to know yourself better during this seven-day glacier trek. Your mountain guide will take you where others dare not venture.
Total immersion in the heart of the highest peaks in the Alps, offering a breathtaking spectacle at every stage. Under the gaze of legendary peaks such as Mont Blanc, Aiguille Verte, Grand Combin, Matterhorn, etc.
Nights in refuges nestled in the high mountains, where raclette and génépi are the order of the day

Itinerary

DAY 1 / 7
Night
Refuge
Activity time
3h
D+
750m

MONTROC - COL DE BALME (2191 M) - REFUGE ALBERT-IER (2702 M)


We'll meet you in front of the Montroc train station at 13:00. Take the gondola up to the balcony path of the Albert-Ier refuge (2702 m). Arrival at the refuge and introduction to the week's programme by your guide.

DAY 2 / 7
Night
Gîte
Activity time
7h
D+
750m

REFUGE ALBERT-IER - COL SUPÉRIEUR DU TOUR (3288 M) - CHAMPEX (1688 M)


From the Albert 1er refuge, the ascent takes us through scree to the Col du Tour. Once up there, we begin our ascent on the Tour glacier, emerging onto the vast expanse of the Col Blanc (2700 m).


A short abseil will take us down to the Trient glacier, before we finally reach our gîte in Champex.

DAY 3 / 7
Night
Refuge
Activity time
6h
D+
750m

CHAMPEX - LAC DE MAUVOISIN (1961 M) - REFUGE CHANRION (2462 M)


Transfer from Champex to the Mauvoisin dam.


We then cross the Col de Tsofeiret (2621m). This pass separates the Chanrion pastures from those of Tsofeiret. There are many pretty mountain lakes here. We then follow a footpath to the Cabane de Chanrion (2462 M).

DAY 4 / 7
Night
Refuge
Activity time
8h
D+
800m

REFUGE DE CHANRION - COL DE CHERMOTANE (3053 M) - REFUGE DES VIGNETTES (3158 M)


We climb the wild Otemma glacier. A long glacial traverse of 7 km awaits us to reach the Col de Chermotane (3053 m).


From the Chermotane pass we'll see our evening hut perched on a rocky spur. We skirt around the rocky spur to reach the hut.

DAY 5 / 7
Night
Refuge
Activity time
8h
D+
1150m

REFUGE DES VIGNETTES - COL DE L'EVÊQUE (3382 M) - REFUGE BERTOL (3311 M)


We climb the imposing Col glaciaire de l'Evêque (3382 m) between the Swiss and Italian borders.


We then descend via the high Arolla glacier to Plan Bertol. We arrive at the imposing, high-perched Bertol hut, where we spend the night.

DAY 6 / 7
Night
Refuge
Activity time
8h
D+
800

REFUGE BERTOL - TÊTE BLANCHE (3721 M) - REFUGE SCHÖNBIEL (2694 M)


From the Cabane de Bertol, we begin the ascent of the Glacier du Mont Miné to the summit of Tête Blanche. From here, you can admire a series of imposing peaks topping over 4000 metres: the Dent Blanche, the Zinalrothorn, the Weisshorn and the Matterhorn.


Descending the crevassed Stockji Glacier from the summit of the Tête Blanche, we reach the Schönbiel Glacier, which leads us to the Cabane de Schönbiel, a refuge remarkably well situated just below the north faces of the Matterhorn and the Dent d'Hérens.

DAY 7 / 7
Activity time
4h
D+
100m

SCHÖNBIEL HUT - ZMUTT CHALETS - ZERMATT (1700 M)


The route from the hut leads past a variety of Alpine landscapes: cultivated pastures, the moraine of the old Zmutt glacier, Alpine lakes and waterfalls.


We'll have between 3 and 4 hours' walk to reach Zermatt at around 12.00 noon. From Zermatt we take a shuttle bus back to Chamonix.

The guides who will lead your adventure

Guide Patrick - High Mountain Guide (UIAGM)

Patrick

High Mountain Guide (UIAGM)

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Hi, I'm Patrick, a mountain guide from the Piedmont region. I became a mountain guide in 2018 and since then I've never left the peaks! As a mountain rescue instructor, I love sharing my experience and knowledge. Whether in Monte Rosa, my native Piedmont or Valle d'Aosta, the Italian Alps are my playground and my home.

Find out more about Patrick

What's included in the price

Included

Supervision: Throughout the expedition, you will be supervised by a mountain guide who is an expert in his discipline.
Accommodation: You will spend 6 nights in a refuge, gîte or inn with all mod cons.
Catering: All meals are included from the first evening until the last picnic.
Rental of technical equipment: ice axe, crampons, rope, harness and helmet are included.
Local transport: The ski lifts and transport mentioned in the programme.
Return taxi transfer from Zermatt to Chamonix

Not included

Transport to and from the meeting point
Personal drinks (bring euros and Swiss francs)
Everything not included in the "price includes" section.

What level should you expect

Level 4
  • You do 4 hours of endurance sport a week
  • You will be crossing areas where the network is limited and requires a high level of physical fitness
  • You don't need any prior technical expertise
  • A few months before you set off, set aside some time for specific training
  • Previous experience of using crampons is an added advantage.

Getting there

Start: Montroc railway station, Chamonix (13h)
End: Montroc railway station, Chamonix (12h)

Transport

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You can get to Grenoble station by train. From there, take a bus to Briançon and a bus to Vallouise.

  • Departure station > Grenoble
  • Grenoble > Briançon
  • Briançon > Vallouise

Plan your journey (carpooling, train, etc.) in the most economical and ecological way with Tictactrip

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You can drive to Vallouise and leave your car in a free car park.


If you don't have a car, you should know that we encourage car-pooling between participants by creating a WhatsApp group 15 days before departure: an opportunity to get to know each other before you even start your expedition!

How to register

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Step 1

Choose your departure date and number of participants

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Step 2

Book online by paying a deposit or the full amount directly. It is also possible to book by telephone by calling +32 474 97 09 38 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm).
  • If the minimum number of participants is reached, departure is confirmed!
  • If the minimum number of participants is not reached, we will give you a full refund.
Departure is confirmed 15 days in advance for adventures lasting more than 4 days. Departure is confirmed 7 days prior to departures of less than 4 days.
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Step 3

In the case of a deposit, the remaining amount will be debited from your account before departure.

Your reviews

The opinions of our participants who have placed their trust in us

Frequently asked questions

Will there be a telephone network?

There is little network coverage in the high mountains. Network coverage depends on your telephone subscription. At times during your journey, you'll get a signal, but most of the time you'll be completely disconnected. Welcome to the great outdoors.

How comfortable are the refuges?

The refuges, gîtes and inns in which you will sleep are all comfortable: you will sleep in a shared room in a single bed. Blankets and pillows will be provided, but you'll simply need to take a meat bag for hygiene reasons.

What equipment do I need?

We provide all the mountaineering equipment. However, if you have your own equipment, don't hesitate to take it with you! Once your enrolment has been confirmed, we'll send you a full list of the equipment you'll need in a personalised roadbook for your expedition.

⛈ What happens if the metreo is wrong?

If the weather is bad but does not represent a danger to participants during the expedition, the activity will continue. If the weather becomes dangerous, the activity will be cancelled and replaced by an alternative offered by our professional guides.

What is included in the price of a DiscoveRent shipment?

At Wildhartt, we attach particular importance to price transparency for our shipments. Our approach is based on a clear breakdown of costs, aimed at providing a better understanding of the elements included in the total amount. Here's how we allocate the percentages:

  • 30% for our guides: We believe that our experienced guides play a crucial role in the success of each activity. That's why we make sure we allocate a significant proportion to pay for their expertise and supervision.
  • 35% for accommodation and food: We consider comfortable accommodation and quality food to be essential elements of an enriching experience.
  • 10% for equipment and transport: The safety and comfort of our participants is paramount. With this part of the total amount, we can guarantee that the equipment required is in excellent condition and adequate for each activity. Transport costs also come into play when they are essential during an expedition.
  • 25% for expedition participation and running costs: These costs cover the logistical, administrative and organisational aspects of the expedition, as well as the overall management of the experience, from start to finish.

Our aim is to provide you with a trustworthy, high-quality experience, while being transparent about how the final cost of your shipment is shared. If you have any further questions about our prices, please contact us here.


Can I privatise this expedition for my group?

Yes, all our expeditions can be privatised for a group already formed on the dates of your choice. To make a privatisation request, go to the expedition of your choice and privatise it using the button under the "see departures" button.

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