In mid-April 2023, Cabane du Mont Fort shared the news that they would be closed for the entirety of the summer 2023 season. That means that Walker’s Haute Route hikers will have to find alternative accommodation and alter their route … Read More
The Walker’s Haute Route truly showcases the best of the Alps. Incredible mountain passes, pastoral villages, jaw-dropping views, friendly locals, exceptional cuisine, and the sense of completing one of the world’s great hikes. Traversing from Chamonix in France to Zermatt … Read More
Trekking the Walker’s Haute Route is an unforgettable adventure. Of course, the alpine beauty along this rugged trail from Chamonix to Zermatt is an obvious highlight, but the charming villages and mountain refuges you’ll experience on your trek are equally … Read More
The Walker’s Haute Route is an incredible trail that connects the two iconic mountain towns of Chamonix in France and Zermatt in Switzerland. The trek traverses some of the best scenery in the Alps and is often included on list … Read More
Some people say that camping on the Walker’s Haute Route is a more challenging version of the Tour du Mont Blanc. While there are arguably many similarities (including the fact that the routes overlap for a couple of stages), to … Read More
If you’re planning to trek the Walker’s Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt (or the other way around) and have been utilizing our Guide to Camping on the Haute Route and/or our Ultimate Guide to the Walker’s Haute Route, you’re … Read More
We often get asked what is the best way to navigate on the Walker’s Haute Route? Given that the route spans multiple countries, crosses 11 mountain passes, and covers over 207 kilometers it’s no wonder that trekkers aren’t sure what … Read More
So you’ve decided to trek the Walker’s Haute Route. Congratulations! You are in for the adventure of a lifetime. Perhaps you’ve started planning your itinerary, putting together a packing list, and booking your accommodation, but have you thought about your … Read More
The Walker’s Haute Route (WHR) promises to be an unforgettable adventure for anyone willing to tackle the challenge. This spectacular hike begins at majestic Mont Blanc and ends at the iconic Matterhorn, but what lies between the two peaks is … Read More
Take a visual tour along the Haute Route in anticipation of your upcoming adventure! The Haute Route traverses 112 miles of the French and Swiss Alps and takes you through a stunning array of landscapes. Walking from Mont Blanc to … Read More