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Chamonix - Zermatt Itinerary:
Day 1-2: Travel from home to Switzerland and transfer to Chamonix, France. Meet in hotel evening of day 2.
Day 3: Hike around Chamonix. From Lac Blanc enjoy spectacular view of the Mont Blanc 4,848m. Les Drus, mer de Glace, Aiguille
rouge and more.
Day 4: From Chamonix, Transfer to Le Tour village, hike over Col de Balme, to Trient village and Col de la Forclas, via Les
Petoules. A great first day leaving the busy valley de l’Arve and slowly getting into the rhythm of hiking.
Lodging: Hotel,Restaurant de la Forclas.
Day 5: From Col de la Forclas, to Val D’Arpette and Relais D’Arpette.
This second day is demanding but rewarded by amazing view. After hiking the Bisse we will climb along the Trient glacier to Fenetre
d’Arpette. A total of 1’140m of vertical gain, then descend in the Val d’Arpette to the Relais .
Lodging: Relais d’Arpette.
Day 6: Verbier to Prafleuri hut.
Transfer from the Relais d’ Arpette to Verbier and Col des Gentiane.(bus and gondola)
Hike over col de la Chaux, col louvie to Prafleuri hut.
From a teaming resort to alpine land and glacier, this day covers it all, we will have time to observe Bouquetins and admire the view
of the Grand Combins.
Transfer: Bus Val d’ Arpette-Verbier-Les Ruinettes.
Lodging:Prafleuri hut
Day 7: 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.
Lodging: Hotel Des Glaciers.
Day 8: 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.
Then Transfering to St Luc and hotel Bella Tola in true English style hotel from the last century (1859), get ready for unforgettable
experience.
Day 9: From the town of St luc, to Gruben, Turtmental.
First event of this morning will be a ride on the funicular to Tignousa and hike the planetarium trail to Chalet Blanc were we turn left
towards Meidenpass. Now we will approach Zermatt and the hearth of the alps with breathtaking views. A long descend follows to
Gruben, thru a forest of “Melezes”.
Lodging:Hotel Schwarzhorn.
Day 10:From Gruben to Zermatt via St Niklaus.
Today the hike climb from behind the hotel to Augstbordpass, it is wild and the high pasture will give place to alpine rocky land, on
the way down we will discover scenery of deep valley, rugged mountains and amazing mountains town perched way up on ledges. A
short gondola ride from Jungen down to St Niklaus and a train transfer will bring us to Zermatt.
Lodging: Hotel Jagerhoff, Zermatt
Day 11:Rest day in Zermatt and visit of the surrounding.
Your guide will lead the hike to the base of the Matterhorn , a must be seeing. Enjoy a warm lunch at the Hornli hut , watching
climbers returning from their ascent. Lodging: hotel, Zermatt
Day 12: End of tour, depart for home or continue your European tour
Difficulty: This tour require a good level of fitness. Each day is between 6 to 8 hours of hiking at a comfortable pace along alpine
trail with some steep section. The most vertical up in one day is 4’573 ft. and down 5’831 ft. The average is 3000 to 4000 feet.
Duration: 9 days / 10 nights
Departure: Any time from Mid-June to the end of September
2008 departure: June 16- 26 / September 1-11.
Important note: Customize your own tour: please feel free to make changes to fit your groups ability and time frame, ask us for a
new itinerary and pricing. Or we can design another great adventure based on your request anywhere in the world.
Cost: 2008
1 person Contact me for pricing, information
2 persons $ 5,610 per person
3 persons $ 4,065 per person
4 persons $ 3,526 per person
5 / 6persons $ 3,065 per person
Notes:
Terrain: Alpine terrain vary from maintain trail, grassy field, snow neve and boulder field. This tour does not require any climbing but
some scrambling.
This tour is for experience hiker
Equipment: no technical equipment is necessary except of good hiking boots and ski poles. A full equipment list is provided in the
information packet.
Lodging: Hotel, double room. Inn, from double room to up to 6 beds in room.
( we do our best to provide private double room if available).
Mountain huts, dormitory style.
Rest day in Zermatt: join the guide for a day hike or wonder on your own around town, ride the train to Gornergrat and much more.
I recommend you fly into Geneva, to make it an easy to transfer to Chamonix. If you can arrive a few days before your tour it will help
greatly with jetlag.
Cost includes:
Hotel in Chamonix with breakfast,
Lodging in La Forclas ½ pension (Dinner and Breakfast),
Hotel in Relais d’Arpette ½ pension,
Prafleuri Hut, ½ pension,
Hotel du Glacier ½ pension,
Hotel Bella Tola ½ pension,
Hotel in Zermatt with breakfast,
Transport during the tour (bus, gondola and train as describe in itinerary),
Transfer of luggage,
Professional guide fee,
Group technical equipment.
Not included in cost:
Airfare,
Transfer to Chamonix and from Zermatt.
Dinner in Chamonix, Zermatt.
Extra activity in Zermatt.
Picnic lunches,
Drinks and incidentals.
Personal equipment
Day 1-2: Travel from home to Switzerland and transfer to Chamonix, France. Meet in hotel evening of day 2.
Day 3: Hike around Chamonix. From Lac Blanc enjoy spectacular view of the Mont Blanc 4,848m. Les Drus, mer de Glace, Aiguille
rouge and more.
Day 4: From Chamonix, Transfer to Le Tour village, hike over Col de Balme, to Trient village and Col de la Forclas, via Les
Petoules. A great first day leaving the busy valley de l’Arve and slowly getting into the rhythm of hiking.
Lodging: Hotel,Restaurant de la Forclas.
Day 5: From Col de la Forclas, to Val D’Arpette and Relais D’Arpette.
This second day is demanding but rewarded by amazing view. After hiking the Bisse we will climb along the Trient glacier to Fenetre
d’Arpette. A total of 1’140m of vertical gain, then descend in the Val d’Arpette to the Relais .
Lodging: Relais d’Arpette.
Day 6: Verbier to Prafleuri hut.
Transfer from the Relais d’ Arpette to Verbier and Col des Gentiane.(bus and gondola)
Hike over col de la Chaux, col louvie to Prafleuri hut.
From a teaming resort to alpine land and glacier, this day covers it all, we will have time to observe Bouquetins and admire the view
of the Grand Combins.
Transfer: Bus Val d’ Arpette-Verbier-Les Ruinettes.
Lodging:Prafleuri hut
Day 7: 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.
Lodging: Hotel Des Glaciers.
Day 8: 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.
Then Transfering to St Luc and hotel Bella Tola in true English style hotel from the last century (1859), get ready for unforgettable
experience.
Day 9: From the town of St luc, to Gruben, Turtmental.
First event of this morning will be a ride on the funicular to Tignousa and hike the planetarium trail to Chalet Blanc were we turn left
towards Meidenpass. Now we will approach Zermatt and the hearth of the alps with breathtaking views. A long descend follows to
Gruben, thru a forest of “Melezes”.
Lodging:Hotel Schwarzhorn.
Day 10:From Gruben to Zermatt via St Niklaus.
Today the hike climb from behind the hotel to Augstbordpass, it is wild and the high pasture will give place to alpine rocky land, on
the way down we will discover scenery of deep valley, rugged mountains and amazing mountains town perched way up on ledges. A
short gondola ride from Jungen down to St Niklaus and a train transfer will bring us to Zermatt.
Lodging: Hotel Jagerhoff, Zermatt
Day 11:Rest day in Zermatt and visit of the surrounding.
Your guide will lead the hike to the base of the Matterhorn , a must be seeing. Enjoy a warm lunch at the Hornli hut , watching
climbers returning from their ascent. Lodging: hotel, Zermatt
Day 12: End of tour, depart for home or continue your European tour
Difficulty: This tour require a good level of fitness. Each day is between 6 to 8 hours of hiking at a comfortable pace along alpine
trail with some steep section. The most vertical up in one day is 4’573 ft. and down 5’831 ft. The average is 3000 to 4000 feet.
Duration: 9 days / 10 nights
Departure: Any time from Mid-June to the end of September
2008 departure: June 16- 26 / September 1-11.
Important note: Customize your own tour: please feel free to make changes to fit your groups ability and time frame, ask us for a
new itinerary and pricing. Or we can design another great adventure based on your request anywhere in the world.
Cost: 2008
1 person Contact me for pricing, information
2 persons $ 5,610 per person
3 persons $ 4,065 per person
4 persons $ 3,526 per person
5 / 6persons $ 3,065 per person
Notes:
Terrain: Alpine terrain vary from maintain trail, grassy field, snow neve and boulder field. This tour does not require any climbing but
some scrambling.
This tour is for experience hiker
Equipment: no technical equipment is necessary except of good hiking boots and ski poles. A full equipment list is provided in the
information packet.
Lodging: Hotel, double room. Inn, from double room to up to 6 beds in room.
( we do our best to provide private double room if available).
Mountain huts, dormitory style.
Rest day in Zermatt: join the guide for a day hike or wonder on your own around town, ride the train to Gornergrat and much more.
I recommend you fly into Geneva, to make it an easy to transfer to Chamonix. If you can arrive a few days before your tour it will help
greatly with jetlag.
Cost includes:
Hotel in Chamonix with breakfast,
Lodging in La Forclas ½ pension (Dinner and Breakfast),
Hotel in Relais d’Arpette ½ pension,
Prafleuri Hut, ½ pension,
Hotel du Glacier ½ pension,
Hotel Bella Tola ½ pension,
Hotel in Zermatt with breakfast,
Transport during the tour (bus, gondola and train as describe in itinerary),
Transfer of luggage,
Professional guide fee,
Group technical equipment.
Not included in cost:
Airfare,
Transfer to Chamonix and from Zermatt.
Dinner in Chamonix, Zermatt.
Extra activity in Zermatt.
Picnic lunches,
Drinks and incidentals.
Personal equipment
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