Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn

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Day 1: Start at Les Bossons, near Chamonix
Start at the campsite in Les Bossons. Wonderful views from the campsite of Mont Blanc and the Bossons glacier, especially at sunset. In the afternoon there is an introductory briefing by the trek crew. Campsite: Camping Les Marmottes, Les Bossons
Day 2: Free day in the Chamonix Valley
This is a limbering up day and there are several good walks nearby. Alternatively, take the cable car (optional) to the Aiguille du Midi for outstanding close-up views of Mont Blanc, the Chamonix Valley and the surrounding peaks. Campsite: Camping Les Marmottes, Les Bossons
Day 3: Walk the stunning Grand Balcon Sud from Chamonix to Les Frasserands
From Les Bossons (1,012m/3,320ft) we have a short bus journey to Chamonix from where we walk to Les Praz and take the cable car to La Flégère (1,860m/6,100ft). The trail today is named the 'Grand Balcon' and is on the opposite side of the valley from Mont Blanc, affording excellent views of the whole massif lying to our south. Initially we contour and then climb to reach the high point of the day, Lac Blanc (2,352m/7,715ft). The trail descends and then contours high above the valley before dropping steeply to the hamlet of Les Frasserands (1,371m/4,500ft), from where we take a scenic valley train back to our campsite. In the afternoon there is a very short section of ladders/steep steps with handrails to descend. 8 hours walking. 500m/1,640ft up, 980m/3,220ft down Campsite: Camping Les Marmottes, Les Bossons
Day 4: Cross Col de Balme to Switzerland.
After a scenic train ride up the valley to Les Frasserands, we begin by climbing steeply to the Aiguillette de Posettes (2,201m/7,200ft), descend a little and then ascend towards the Col de Balme (2,191m/7,190ft) where we follow one of the paths across the border from France to Switzerland. Excellent views all morning of Aiguille d'Argentière and Aiguille du Tour and its glacier. After lunch we descend to the small hamlet of Trient (1,296m/4,250ft). Good views of the Trient Glacier. 7.5 hours walking. 970m/3,200ft up, 1,060m/3,466ft down Campsite: Basic camping, near Trient
Day 5: Over Fenêtre d'Arpette to Champex
In good weather we take the trail adjacent to the Trient Glacier to cross a high, rocky pass known as Fenêtre d'Arpette (2,665m/8,740ft) before descending steeply into the Arpette Valley (1,627m/5,340ft) and down to our campsite in Champex (1,486m/4,880ft). In poor weather we would take the lower trail, which climbs first to the Col de Forclaz (1,527m/5,010ft) from where we can look down into the Rhone valley. The Swiss town of Martigny is in sight far below, as we follow the 'Bovine route' to Champex-Lac. 9 hours walking, 1,350m/4,430ft up, 1,200m/3,950ft down Campsite: Camping Les Rocailles, Champex Lac
Day 6: From Champex the trail leads to Verbier and on to Cabane de Louvie
From Champex we walk down to Sembrancher (717m/2,350ft) then travel by train and cable car to the ski resort of Verbier (1,490m/4,880ft) and then onwards to Ruinettes. (2,200m/7,260ft). Our afternoon walk starts on a broad easy trail with views of the Grand Combin and of the Mont Blanc Massif in the distance. The trail than narrows and steepens and we traverse around the southern flank of the Bec des Rosses to Col Termin (2,652m/8,750ft) before descending to Lac de Louvie and our overnight stay at the Cabane de Louvie (2,214m/7,300ft). The path today is quite committing and if the weather is poor, or there are problems with the cables cars, or snow on the path we may need to take an alternative route from Sembrancher. We travel by train and bus up valley to Fionnay (1,495m/4,880ft). From the here we ascend steeply through dramatic open hillside to reach our first mountain hut, the Cabane de Louvie (2,242m /7,400ft) on the shores of the Lac de Louvie (a very scenic spot!) from where we have great views of the Grand Combin. Mountain huts have shared dormitory style accommodation with basic toilet and washing facilities only. The support vehicle is unable to reach this hut so we need to do some light backpacking until we re-join it in two days’ time. 8 hours walking, 550m/1,800ft up, 1,180m/3,900ft down Mountain hut: Cabane de Louvie
Day 7: Cross the highest pass of the route, Col Prafleuri (2,965m). Views of Rhône Valley, Mont Blanc, the Grand Combin and the Matterhorn
A dramatic day with two passes to cross. We start with scenic traverse around the shores of lac de Louvie before a reasonably steep accent to our first col, Col de Louvie (2,921m/9,580ft) and onwards towards the Grand Désert, a rocky section of glacial moraine. If we're lucky we may spot herds of Ibex. We pass by small tarns fed by the outflows of the glacier and ascend for our second pass the Col Prafleuri (2,987m/9,800ft) - the highest col on the route - with views of the Rosablanche and Mont Blanc de Cheilon. It is then only a short descent to the Cabane Prafleuri (2,624m/8,600ft). Again the support vehicle will be unable to reach us so we will be doing light backpacking to this remote mountain hut. 8 hours walking, 1,000m/3,300ft up, 550m/1,800ft down Mountain hut: Cabane Prafleuri, near Lac Dix
Day 8: Long walking day with two passes to cross; overnight at Les Haudères.
Our route today starts with a short climb to cross the Col de Roux (2,804m/9,200ft). We descend across large boulders to Lac Dix (2,364m/7,750ft) and walk around its shoreline before climbing again above the glacier Dix, through meadows, which during the summer are quite often filled with edelweiss, to make a steep ascent on loose scree to the Col du Reidmatten (2,919m/9,570ft), or more likely the ladders of Pas des Chèvre (2,855m/2,920ft). The ladders have been recently renovated and now provide an easier route over the ridge and consist of four sturdy near-vertical ladders divided by solid metal gantries. Technically it is not hard but it is certainly airy and not suitable for vertigo suffers. Excellent views of the Pigne d'Arolla, Mont Collon and possibly the Matterhorn in the distance. Finally, a long descent brings us to the small and charming village of Arolla (1,998m/6,550ft), from where we catch a bus to Les Haudères (1,436m/4,710ft). Here we are met by the support vehicle. 9 hours walking, 675m/2,215ft up, 1330m/4,360ft down Campsite: Camping Molignon, Les Haudères
Day 9: Rest day
A free day to relax. The twin villages of Les Haudères and Evolène lie in the most picturesque part of the Val de Hérens and there are many day walks in the area if you feel the need for a little more exercise. Alternatively the scenic town of Sion with its medieval quarter and many cafes and restaurants is an easy bus ride away. Campsite: Camping Molignon, Les Haudères
Day 10: Past Lac Moiry to the picture-postcard village of Grimentz
Today we have a big climb to reach our col where we’ll be rewarded with stunning views. We climb first to Villa (1,730m/5,675ft) then on to cross the Col Torrent (2,919m/9,575ft) and enjoy vast mountain views; the Pigne d'Arolla, the Grand Combin, the Weisshorn, and make a long descent past Lac de Moiry (2,249m/7,380ft) to the woods above the picture postcard village of Grimentz (1,572m/5,150ft). 9 hours walking, 1,510m/4,950ft up, 1,290m/4,230ft down Campsite: Wild camping, Grimentz
Day 11: Longest walking day with excellent views of the Weisshorn
A long day that starts with a gentle walk through woods to reach the valley bottom at Mottec (1,556m/5,100ft). From here there is a short but steep climb to join the main trail at a higher level with fine views of the Matterhorn and Ober Gabelhorn. The climb continues to today's col, the Forcletta (2,874m/9,426ft) where we enter German-speaking Switzerland. We have views back to Grand Combin and possibly Mont Blanc as well. Descend, with views of the Weisshorn to the southeast, to the Turtman Valley and Gruben (1,822m/5,975ft). This is the longest walking day. As there is no campsite in the Gruben valley we stay in dormitories in a local auberge and our bags are brought up by the support vehicle. 9 hours walking, 1,345m/4,420ft up, 1,035m/3,400ft down Hotel: Schwarzhorn (basic hotel), Gruben
Day 12: Join Zermatt Valley; descend to Jungu and St Niklaus, short transfer to Randa
We climb again to cross the Augstbord pass (2,894m/9,490ft) with good views of the Weisshorn and the 'Dom' and join the main Zermatt Valley high on its western side. We descend to cross the Emdbach and soon after get our first views of the Zermatt Valley plus the Weisshorn, Kleine Matterhorn and Taschorn. Descend to Jungu (1,955m/6,410ft) and on to St. Niklaus (1,127m/3,700ft) either by walking or by an optional cable car, from where we travel by train or taxi to our last camp at Randa (1,439m/4,720ft). 8 hours walking, 1,070m – 3,500ft up, 1,790m – 5,870ft down (less 830m – 2,710ft descent if taking optional Jungu cable car) Campsite: Camping Attermenzen, Randa
Day 13: Follow a high-level balcony path that contours along the valley towards Zermatt
For our final day of trekking we walk directly from the campsite to the village of Täsch before ascending up to the Europaweg, a wonderful contouring path with spectacular views of the Matterhorn. Rising above the treeline and into a wild rocky landscape we pass by Stellisee (a mountain lake and perfect spot to snap reflected views of the Matterhorn) and onwards to the mountain hut Fluhalp at 2,606m/8,550ft. From here we have a long decent to Zermatt passing through old mountain hamlets with more stunning photo opportunities of the Matterhorn. 8 hours walking, 1,300m/4,270ft up, 1,010m/3,310ft down Campsite: Camping Attermenzen, Randa
Day 14: Optional trip to Zermatt
From our camp near Randa it is a short train or minibus trip to Zermatt. Zermatt is an ideal place for a free day with lots of opportunities for short or long walks or one can simply relax in town. There are also many excursions such as the mountain cog railway to Gornergrat for spectacular views of the Gorner Glacier and Monte Rosa or perhaps the most spectacular the cable car ascent to Kleine Matterhorn. Campsite: Camping Attermenzen, Randa
Day 15: End Randa
End at the campsite near Randa. Your tour leader will help you book a train ticket (or other transport) for your return to Geneva Airport - please see the Joining Instructions section of the trip notes for further information. If you are not on the group flight, please note that the earliest a train could arrive at the airport is approximately 10am (although timings can change) and this would mean a very early start plus a short taxi ride to the railway station. Taxis directly to Geneva Airport are very expensive. Please ensure that your return flight is late enough in the day to allow yourself time to reach the airport and check-in - we recommend a departure no earlier than 1pm.

Viktig Informasjon

The trip destination

11 nights comfortable camping, mostly in campsites with hot showers; occasional wild camps; 2 mountain huts; 1 village inn (dormitory style)
10 days point-to-point walking; 3 days light backpacking
Vehicle support and dedicated camp support leader throughout
Altitude maximum 2,965m, average 1,525m
Option to travel by train to your adventure

Food

All breakfasts, 10 picnic lunches and 12 dinners are included in this trip. On eight nights we take our evening meal in camp and on four nights we take our evening meal in a nearby local restaurant or it is prepared for us by the hut or inn. The restaurant and hut/inn meals, which are prepared for us, are usually arranged as a 'menu' for the whole group and as they are based on special negotiations made by us represent better value than eating independently. On free days 9 and 14 dinner is not included and needs to be bought locally. Please note that should the times of flights change to arrive earlier, or depart later, additional meals will not be included. Please also note that no refund will be given for meals not taken or taken other than where designated. Typical Meals Breakfast: This will usually consist of coffee, tea, cereal, yoghurt, fresh fruit, bread and conserves. Lunch: Picnic-style lunches will normally include bread, cold meat, cheese, sometimes boiled eggs or tinned fish, fresh salad and fresh fruit. You may wish to bring (or purchase locally) snack bars for an extra energy boost during the day. Evening meal: Whether in camp or in a nearby restaurant, we endeavour to make dinner something to look forward to. Each day there will be a freshly prepared menu for the whole group consisting of a soup, salad or similar, a main course of meat, fish or vegetarian option served with a selection of vegetables and carbohydrates, and a dessert. Beer, wine, bottled water, coffee, tea or other drinks are not included in the price of evening meals taken in restaurants. Coffee and tea are included with the evening meal when we eat in camp, and beer and wine are also available for purchase at a modest cost. Vegetarians: We happily cater for vegetarians – please inform us at the time of booking. Vegans: If you adhere to a vegan diet, you may find the variety of food offered to be limited, since veganism is relatively uncommon in this region. The feedback we receive for the food we serve is great but please be aware that facilities and practicality forces us, and the restaurants we use, to put our efforts into making one excellent group meal with a vegetarian option. Of course, any allergies will be respected.

Weather

From late June to early October fair weather is to be expected, but all mountain ranges create their own weather patterns and the Alps are no exception. It can and does rain and especially on the high passes it can be surprisingly cold at times. Expected daytime temperatures are in the range of 15 to 25ºC in the valleys (although it can sometimes reach 30ºC in July/August), 5 to 15ºC on the passes (though it will feel colder if wet and windy) and 5 to 15ºC in the valley at night; possibly a little lower early and late in the season. There is always the possibility of lying snow, especially in the early season, and snowfall even in August and September when we may find new snow on the passes. Please be aware that on late season treks (September) the days are shorter and we will need to make early starts to make the most of the available daylights hours.

Is this trip for you?

This trip is graded Activity Level 5 - Challenging and some of the days are indeed challenging with up to 1,600m of ascent and on other days similar descents. On some days when we cross glacial moraine the terrain is rough and loose underfoot. There are also some steep sections with chains and ladders that are technically simple but not suitable for anyone who suffers from vertigo. The cumulated fatigue of hard trekking for two weeks should not be underestimated. As this is a group holiday you need to be confident that your fitness will allow you to enjoyably walk at a consistent and steady pace that matches the group average, therefore allowing the group to finish the day at a reasonable time. You will also enjoy the trek a great deal more if your fitness allows you to walk the route in relative ease.

There is one qualified International Mountain Leader (IML) that accompanies the group throughout and it is their decision if you will be able to accompany the group on any particular day. For safety reasons the group leader may also change their walking style from one where everyone walks at their own pace to one where the group walks together at the speed of the slowest, depending on the conditions, weather and visibility. This scenery on this trip is stunning and may well be the best walking you have ever done, but it is important to be prepared and have a high level of walking fitness and stamina.

Whilst camping the support leader will erect your tent but in the morning you will be expected to pack away your own tent (these are modern pop up style tents that are very easy and quick to fold away and pack) and the whole group generally helps to load the support vehicle on the days when we move camp. After breakfast and on the nights when we eat in camp you should expect to help with the washing up.

If you are unable to walk during the itinerary and want to opt out of a day, please take note that this can sometimes be a little tricky dependent on where on the route you are. To reach the next point you will need to take a public bus or train (which run at limited times) or taxi (which can be expensive when in a more remote location). Our support vehicle is not suitable for taking passengers so please be aware of this when deciding to book this trip.

All ascents, descents and distances listed have been measured by our local partner using satellite-based mapping software. Please note, GPS measuring devices can give differing results, especially in mountainous terrain and on winding paths. Measurements stated throughout these trip notes are given to help you understand the types of terrain and distances you will encounter. Timings stated include lunch and photo stops and will vary depending on the pace of your group.

Download our Fitness Training Guide for more information on our Activity Levels.

If you have any concerns about your suitability for this trip or questions regarding the grading, please do not hesitate to contact us.

TILGJENGELIGE DATOER	PRIS (1 VOKSEN)	PRIS (1 BARN)	STATUS REISE
lør, 08 jul 2023 / lør, 22 jul 2023	NOK 34 865	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
lør, 22 jul 2023 / lør, 05 aug 2023	NOK 34 865	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
lør, 05 aug 2023 / lør, 19 aug 2023	NOK 34 865	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
lør, 06 jul 2024 / lør, 20 jul 2024	NOK 37 600	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
lør, 20 jul 2024 / lør, 03 aug 2024	NOK 37 600	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
lør, 03 aug 2024 / lør, 17 aug 2024	NOK 37 600	På forespørsel	På forespørsel

TILGJENGELIGE DATOER	PRIS (1 VOKSEN)	PRIS (1 BARN)	STATUS REISE
lør, 08 jul 2023 / lør, 22 jul 2023	NOK 34 865	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
lør, 22 jul 2023 / lør, 05 aug 2023	NOK 34 865	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
lør, 05 aug 2023 / lør, 19 aug 2023	NOK 34 865	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
lør, 06 jul 2024 / lør, 20 jul 2024	NOK 37 600	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
lør, 20 jul 2024 / lør, 03 aug 2024	NOK 37 600	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
lør, 03 aug 2024 / lør, 17 aug 2024	NOK 37 600	På forespørsel	På forespørsel

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