Data as of . Conditions, permits and advisories change: check official sources before you go.

Walker's Haute Route

France / Switzerland · Europe · Hut-to-hut · score 78/100

At a glance

CountriesFrance, Switzerland
ContinentEurope
RegionPennine Alps (Haute-Savoie/Valais)
TypeHut-to-hut
Length215 km
Typical duration13 days
Difficulty4/5 (Hard)
Max altitude2900 m
Best seasonJul-mid Sep
StartChamonix
EndZermatt
Permit / guideno
Special gearnone

Score

78/100
Scenery
31/35
Fame
19/25
Uniqueness
15/20
Logistics
13/20

Mont Blanc to Matterhorn across 11 high passes; superb glacier scenery on non-technical trails; long days and big climbs

How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: medium.

Notes

Distance varies by variant (180-215 km); max altitude approximate

Sources

Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.

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