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CHAMONIX ZERMATT THE HAUTE ROUTE GLACIER

This is the glacier route between Chamoninx and Zermatt, the two alpinism capital cities. 7 days in high mountain, walking on glaciers and stones. Only for well trained hikers !

Ice fall of Le Tour glacier, Trient glacier, Ottema glacier ... you'll really need your crampons (we provide it) during these seven days
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Day1 : Argentière Montroc to Albert 1er refuge
First contact. Let's have a look at the seracs of Le Tour Glacier
Day2 : Albert 1er to Arpette and Champex
Ascent on Trient glacier. Entry in Switzerland by Le Tour pass. Descent in Arpette Valley to reach Champex village
Day3 : Champex to Cabane Chanrion
Transfert to Fionnay and discovery of Mauvoisin lake. Up the Chanrion mountain refuge is waiting for you
Day4 : Cabane Chanrion to Les Vignettes refuge
Otemma glacier to Chermontane pass. The refuge des Vignettes is on the other side
Day5 : Les Vignettes to Bertol hut
Route between glaciers and moraines to reach Eveque pass. Bertol refuge is just after the metallic scales
Day6 : Bertol to Schönbiel hütte
Cross over the flat glacier to Tete Blanche (very nice viewpoint over Matterhorn) Descent on Stockji glacier before to use the path to Schönbiel hütte
Day7 : Schönbiel hütte to Zermatt
A walking day to reach Zermatt through flowered meadows
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Price : 799 €
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Trip duration
7 days / 6 nights
Departure dates
Each Sunday
How to get there
Argentiere train station (near Chamonix)
Accomodation
You'll sleep in dormitories (mountain refuges)
Full board (breakfast, pic nic, dinner and night included in the price)
Number of participants
8 max
Level of difficulty
Good / *** For trained walkers with knowledge of crampons use
Carrying
You shoud carry up your backpack containing your weekly belongings
Including
Diplomed mountain guide
Full board, nights in dormitories
Hamlet, ice axe, crampons
Excluding
Transport to the meeting point and return from ending point
Shoes accepting crampons (you can rent it in Chamonix)
Beverages
Cancellation insurance

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