To help our hikers to better understand what these hikes entail we have developed several YouTube videos showing you exactly what these hikes look like at the trail and lodge level using Google Earth’s 3-D mapping program.
Haute Route (Walker)
Hiking from Chamonix, France to Zermatt, Switzerland
The Haute or “High” Route is one of the most well-known trails among hikers and skiers for connecting two of the most famous towns and mountains in Europe: Chamonix, France in the shadow of Mont Blanc and Zermatt, Switzerland under the gaze of the majestic Matterhorn. The trail meanders through the highest peaks in Switzerland, towering over the landscape at over 14,000 feet.
The Haute or “High” Route is one of the most well-known trails among hikers and skiers for connecting two of the most famous towns and mountains in Europe: Chamonix, France in the shadow of Mont Blanc and Zermatt, Switzerland under the gaze of the majestic Matterhorn. The trail meanders through the highest peaks in Switzerland, towering over the landscape at over 14,000 feet.