skitour: Haute Route Chamonix-Zermatt

Valais, Switzerland

Out-and-back trail in Valais, Switzerland. Ski touring.

Distance
9.5 mi (15.2 km)
Elevation Gain
4,400 ft (1,341 m)
Est. Time
8 hr 25 min
High point
9,862 ft (3,006 m)
Difficulty
Expert
Route type
Out & back

Features

Along the way

From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.

Questions about skitour: Haute Route Chamonix-Zermatt

How long is skitour: Haute Route Chamonix-Zermatt?

skitour: Haute Route Chamonix-Zermatt is 9.5 mi (15.2 km) long. Most people take about 8 hr 25 min. It climbs 4,400 ft (1,341 m) in total, up to a high point of 9,862 ft (3,006 m).

How hard is skitour: Haute Route Chamonix-Zermatt?

GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.

Where do you park for skitour: Haute Route Chamonix-Zermatt?

Parking at the start. 1 more lots along the route.

Are there water and toilets on skitour: Haute Route Chamonix-Zermatt?

Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. No toilets mapped.

Is skitour: Haute Route Chamonix-Zermatt shaded?

No shade: full sun.

What can you do on skitour: Haute Route Chamonix-Zermatt?

Best for Ski touring.

Where can you eat near skitour: Haute Route Chamonix-Zermatt?

Hôtel du Vieux Moulin, 0 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat.

Is this a good week for skitour: Haute Route Chamonix-Zermatt?

GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.

Trails near skitour: Haute Route Chamonix-Zermatt

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