How difficult is the Haute Route?
How strenuous is the route? This is an ‘advanced level’ tour so a good level of aerobic fitness is a prerequisite. You should be able to comfortably ski all day and be happy skiing (uphill) at 400m/hr. Typically there are 3-5 hours of uphill per day and between 900m to 1300m of ascent.
How long does it take to hike the Haute Route?
between 8 and 15 days
Most people take between 8 and 15 days to hike the Walker’s Haute Route.
Can you do the Haute Route without a guide?
If you are thinking of doing the Haute Route without a guide, several members of the group can share decision making and their experience. Skiing the Haute Route requires that skiers be able to keep up a constant speed when skiing off-piste, in very different snow conditions.
How do I prepare for Haute Route?
The plan requires 10 hours of training in the first week, progressing to 20 hours in the tenth week, with an increasing intensity as well. The Haute Route is famous for its’ climbs, so we need to make sure you have the strength to keep turning the pedals when the road heads upwards.
Can you wild camp Haute Route?
Wild Camping on the Walker’s Haute Route The trail passes through two countries and several local municipalities, each with their own specific rules and regulations. Generally speaking, wild camping may be allowed in France at high altitudes between sunset and sunrise, but it is strictly forbidden in Switzerland.
How long is the Haute Route ski tour?
about 120kms
The Haute Route Ski Tour is the most famous ski tour in the Alps and is a must for any enthusiastic ski tourer! It is a legendary high Alpine journey linking two historic Alpine centres, Chamonix in France and Zermatt in Switzerland. Total distance is about 120kms and there are 6,000m of ascent and descent.
How long is the Haute Route?
125 miles
The Walker’s Haute Route is a walking trail through the French and Swiss Alps, for 200km (125 miles) from Chamonix in the West to Zermatt in the East. The highest point reached by the standard route is 2,987m (9,799ft) and the height gain on the route is around 15,200m (49,867ft).
Where is the Haute Route?
The Haute Route is a spectacular and demanding summer hike: a strenuous high-level traverse in the French and Swiss Alps, walking from Chamonix (France) to Zermatt (Switzerland) in 10 to 12 days. The route traverses below the summits of 10 out of the 12 of the highest peaks in the Alps, and crosses several high passes.
How do you train for Walker Haute Route?
Try to go for shorter hikes and runs a few times a week, with rest days interspersed between training days. On weekends, go for longer hikes. Again, challenge yourself but don’t wear yourself out. Over time, increase the length, difficulty, and frequency of your hikes and runs.
Can you wild camp in Chamonix?
Wild or off-site camping Camping is forbidden in the mountains and the PGHM will occasionally clamp down on it; however some of the mountain huts allow bivouacking on their land, so enquire if they are happy for you to pop up a tent before heading for the hills.