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
- Hut: Cabane de Valsorey 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from start
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.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap