Chamonix → Zermatt · the classic walkers’ itinerary
The Walkers’ Haute Route
Ten days on foot from Argentière, under Mont Blanc, to Zermatt, under the Matterhorn — over eleven alpine passes, sleeping in mountain huts along the way. Interactive maps, 3D terrain flyovers, and everything you need to plan it.
Distance
159.7 km
Hiking time
67h30
Total climb
23,870 m
Longest day
21.4 km
Stage 4
Biggest climbs
3,000 m
Stages 2 & 10
The route
Each color is one stage. Click a line for details — dashed segments are valley links usually covered by bus or train.
Ten stages
1
Day 1
Argentière → Chalet des Grands
11.5 km · 5h · 1,200 m↑ · Col de Balme
2
Day 2
Chalet des Grands → Champex-Lac
15 km · 7h · 3,000 m↑ · Fenêtre d'Arpette (2665 m)
3
Day 3
Champex → Cabane de Mille
14.7 km · 7h15 · 2,860 m↑ · Orsières; Mont Brûlé / Col de Mille area
4
Day 4
Cabane de Mille → Cabane de Louvie
21.4 km · 8h15 · 2,860 m↑ · Cabane Brunet; Corbassière suspension bridge; Fionnay
5
Day 5
Cabane de Louvie → Cabane de Prafleuri
10.6 km · 6h30 · 1,800 m↑ · Col de Louvie (2921 m); Col de Prafleuri (2965 m)
6
Day 6
Cabane de Prafleuri → Arolla
18 km · 6h · 2,200 m↑ · Pas de Chèvres
7
Day 7
La Sage → Cabane de Moiry
15 km · 6h · 2,200 m↑ · Col du Tsaté / Moiry hut climb
8
Day 8
Cabane de Moiry → Zinal
19.5 km · 7h · 2,450 m↑ · Corne / Col de Sorebois
9
Day 9
Zinal → Gruben
17 km · 7h · 2,300 m↑ · Forcletta pass
10
Day 10
Gruben → Zermatt
17 km · 7h30 · 3,000 m↑ · Augstbordpass (~2900 m)