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2009
Haute Route Itinerary: Chamonix – La Palud, Courmayeur – Verbier – Arolla – Grimentz.
Day 1: Meeting in Chamonix, review gear and tour.
Day 2: Hike around Chamonix. From Lac Blue enjoy spectacular view of the Mont Blanc 4,848m. Les Drus, mer de Glace,
Aiguille rouge and more.
Day 3: Ride lift to Aiguille du Midi, traverse by lift to Punta Helbronner ( option: we can cross the valley blanche , it require
crampons, harness , rope, ice axe) Down to La Palud for the night ( if we don’t cross the valley blanche on foot, hike down
from mid-station. Night at la Palud hotel finuvia
Day 4: Val Ferret – La fouly
A short transfer or a longer hike will lead us along the Val Ferret below the Grande Jorasse, over the Grand or Petit col
Ferret (2537m) and down to La Fouly for the night ,In Switzerland.
Day 5: from la Fouly , we will hike down the val Ferret passing many typical Swiss village and up to verbier and Mt fort hut. (
small transfer using public transport) . Night at Mt fort hut.
Day 6: Mt fort hut to Louvie hut.
From Mt fort hut we will head toward val de Bagne, fionnay and Louvie Hut.
The trail traverse col “de Ternin” with a short expose section. A steep descent brings us to the lac de Louvie and the hut for
the night.
Day 7: Louvie to Praz-fleuri
Two passes are on the menu for todays splendid hike, Louvie pass (9639’), Prafleuri pass (9857’). Rocky scenery
punctuated by glaciers where the Ibex remains the king. This long, and very beautiful section, will rest engraved upon the
memory. Night at the newly renovated Cabane Prafleuri.
Day 8: Praz-fleuri to Arolla
From Prafleuri Hut to Arolla.
An early start will bring us at Col des Roux 40minutes above the hut for sunrise and views. After a descent, We will hike
along the Grande Dixence lake to Pas du Chat, walking along the moraine and crossing the Cheilon Glacier. We will climb
the ladder of Pas de Chevre and hike down to the beautiful alpine town of Arolla.
Day 9: Arolla - Grimentz – Chamonix
From the quaint town of Arolla, we will transfer to Les Hauderes and Le Mayen de Cotter by bus. From the Mayen we will
hike over Col du Torrent, descend to Lac des Autannes, soaking in as much of the view as possible since this is one of
the most incredible views of the Moiry glacier, Grand Cornier and Pointe de Mourty. We will continue the descent to the
Barrage de Moiry and the town of Grimentz. Transfer to Chamonix.
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate (Two strenuous days 7 and 8)
6 to 8 hours for the strenuous day (8 to 10 miles with 3,000 ft vertical up and down)
4 to 6 hours for the easy to moderate days ( 2,400 ft vertical)
Best season: June to September
Cost 2009: $ 2,700
Base on Minimum 4 persons.
The cost include:
Transfer from Chamonix to Chamonix ( include lift, cable car, public transport)
Lodging during the tour ( ½ pension in Mt huts and Inns, with breakfast in hotels)
Technical equipment when needed
Professional Mt guide fee and expenses
Not included:
Air fare
Transfer to and from Chamonix
Picnic lunches
Meals in town (Chamonix – Courmayeur)
Personal gear and equipment
incidentals
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