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The Haute Route - Chamonix to Zermatt
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The Classic mountain trekking route from Chamonix to Zermatt, Switzerland - Stunning views of glaciers and awe inspiring mountain scenery
- 6 days trekking France & Switzerland
- Haute Route - Highlights - 6 days trekking
Itinerary
Please contact me for a full itinerary.
D1 - Saturday - Transfer from Geneva and transfer to first nights accommodation in Chamonix.
D2 - Sunday - Chamonix to Trelechamps - We leave our accommodation and take the cable car to La Flegere. From here we make our way to the Lac Blanc and the Lacs de Cheserys with breathtaking views of Mont Blanc, the Chamonix Aiguilles, the Dru and the whole Mont Blanc massif. We have time to enjoy and appreciate this unmissable part of the tour before continuing. A steady traverse and a gradual loss in height brings us down to the Col de Montets where we will take our transfer to Verbier.
D3 - Monday - Transfer to Verbier - Cabin de Mont Fort.
D4 - Tuesday - Cabin de Mont Fort - Refuge Prafleuri. Today is one of the major stages of the route. After leaving the Cabin de Mont Fort we pass by the Col Termin. From the Col we lose a small amount of height before climbing steadily to the Col Louvie. Here we head into high mountain terrain and cross a vast barren area below the Glacier Deserts. Our way is signaled and we cross rock slabs and pass small glacial lakes. Finally we see the Col Fleurie. A short steep climb leads to the col and with it, a view down to the Refuge Prafleuri. The Refuge is reached after a descent amidst rocky terrain.
D5 - Wednesday - Refuge Prafleuri - Arolla
D6 - Thursday - Arolla - Grimentz
D7 - Friday - Grimentz - Gruben
D8 - Saturday - Gruben - Randa - Zermatt
D9 - Sunday - Transfer to Geneva (road / rail).
Tour Details
| Duration: | 7 days / 6 days walking |
| Min / Max Group size: | 2 - 8 (Private group departures please contact me). |
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| Accommodation: | Huts (shared dormitory type rooms); Gites - Dortoir; Refuges, Hotels (twin rooms). |
| Meals: | Dinner, Breakfast and Picnic lunch |
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Tour Dates
Customised tours available with departures to suit you. Please contact me.
| Tour ID | Arrival Date | Departure Date | Fee |
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| HR001 | 30 June, 2012 | 7 July, 2012 | € 1,100 |
| HR002 | 14 July, 2012 | 21 July, 2012 | € 1,100 |
| HR003 | 18 August, 2012 | 25 August, 2012 | € 1,100 |
| HR004 | 8 September, 2012 | 15 September, 2012 | € 1,100 |
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A Few Testimonials ...
"... many thanks for your knowledge, time and effort last week it was much appreciated. Despite the weather the trip was a great success and will have many lasting memories long after other holidays have been forgotten."
Dear Mark
Just to thank you for an excellent holiday and for your patience. We really enjoyed the chance to see so many different aspects of the area and to get to some of the cols and refuges: Chris is sorting through hundreds of photographs which will help us to remember it all. We also much appreciated the comfort and helpfulness of the hotel. Many thanks for all that you did for us.
We just came back from ski vacation in Val Thorens.
We had a free day on Friday ( you can get your apartment only on Saturday). We found in the internet Mark Tennent from Simply Savoie,
and he took us for snow shoeing walk. Everything was perfect, he met us on time, gave us the equipment, and took us to very beautiful place,' with fantastic views over the mountains.
Yaffa, Jerusalem
Feb 09, 2011
"What a fabulous way to spend the day, at one with nature, in beautiful surroundings, and getting a brilliant work out as well. Highly recommend, even for adrenaline junkies!"
Mark thanks again for the great day...just got back to NYC and was talking about you on the plane home. R* had a great time with Roy...hope to see you again next year. - SF - Snowshoeing, Courchevel, March 2010
Hoping we shall meet again. -IL - Snowshoeing, Courchevel, March 2010.
Thanks so much for making the three days so enjoyable.
Really felt part of the wondrous environment and feel much better for it. The lunches were also great, vipers and all! - GB - Snowshoeing, Courchevel, March 2010
“I retained Mark to guide my 12-year-old son and I on the Tour du Mt Blanc in late May/early June 2010. We were pre-season, meaning that we met with some adverse weather, but Mark was consistently excellent in problem-solving, navigation and finding lateral solutions to difficult situations. He is a personable, highly experienced mountain guide with a superb knowledge of the Savoie region especially. I would certainly retain Mark again for any similar undertakings.” June 28, 2010
“I hired Mark as an instructor in Courchevel. He was courteous and professional and so interesting from the moment we met before the lesson even began. He weaves his knowledge of nature and the environment into the lesson giving a dimension that I had never experienced before.
I highly recommend Mark as an instructor extraordinare!” March 25, 2010
Hi Mark,
We really enjoyed the snowshoeing afternoons with you.
Dear Mark, thanks for a memorable day. It has just been perfect! Just back home from les Saisies. Another two beautiful days! Snow was great!
Thanks for great pictures and thanks for a great holiday.