Trekking Chamonix To Zermatt

Product Description

A guidebook to the classic Chamonix to Zermatt trek, 180 kilometres from Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn, in the northern slopes of the Pennine Alps, described in 14 stages. Also known as the Walker's Haute Route, in 2 weeks of mountain travel you will see the greatest collection of 4, 000-metre peaks in the Alps & visit some of the most spectacular valleys. The route crosses eleven passes, gains more than 12, 000 metres in height & is a strong contender for the title of Most Beautiful Walk in Europe. You will discover delightful villages & remote hamlets, wander flower meadows & forests, skirt exquisite tarns that turn mountains on their heads, & clamber beside glaciers. The way explores lonely stone-filled corries, with marmots along the boulders & ibex on the heights, & provides a surprise around every corner. This new edition now

Includes:: the exciting two-day Europaweg – a true high-level path that carries the Haute Route way above the Mattertal & into Zermatt – a worthy conclusion to a great trek. The guidebook also

Includes:: essential practical information on travel to & from Chamonix & Zermatt, as well as information on accommodation in alpine villages & mountain refuges, trekking safety, itinerary planning & how to best plan & prepare for this challenging but rewarding trek.