Trekking Chamonix to Zermatt

A guidebook to trekking the Walker's Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt. Covering 215km (134 miles) and 14,500 m of ascent and descent, this long-distance trek crosses 11 passes in the French and Swiss Alps. Taking 2 weeks to walk, the route is suitable for experienced alpine trekkers. The route is described west to east in 14 stages, each between 9 and 20km (6–12 miles) in length, with full details of route variants provided. 1:50,000 maps included for each stage plus larger-scale town maps for key locationsGPX files available to download Handy route summary tables help you plan your itinerary The book features a handy stage facilities planner that highlights information about accommodation, facilities and public transport along the route Highlights include views of Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn