Verbier to Zermatt on the Haute Route

Arrive in Martigny, the gateway to Switzerland's beautiful Valais region. Easily accessible by public transport, especially by train, this charming town is the starting point of your Haute Route adventure. Check into your hotel and enjoy some time to relax before your trek begins tomorrow.

If time permits, visit the renowned Fondation Pierre Gianadda, where you can admire an impressive collection of art, temporary exhibitions, and fascinating Roman archaeological discoveries.

After breakfast, take an included private transfer from Martigny to Verbier, departing at approximately 8:00 am. From Verbier, take the cable cars to Les Ruinettes, where your hiking adventure begins. Please note that cable car tickets are not included in the tour price.

Follow the spectacular Sentier des Chamois through alpine meadows, forests, and rocky mountain terrain, enjoying breathtaking views of the Rhône Valley, surrounding peaks, and, on clear days, Mont Blanc. Along the way, you may spot chamois and other alpine wildlife as you cross the Termin Pass (2,648 m), overlooking Lake Louvie.

Continue through rugged high-altitude landscapes, crossing Col de Louvie (2,921 m) and Col de Prafleuri (2,987 m), before descending to Prafleuri Hut (2,624 m), where you'll spend the night.

*Please note that luggage transfers are not available at Prafleuri Hut, so you'll need to carry your overnight essentials.

Get up early for this long and beautiful day trekking on the Haute Route to Zermatt which includes two very pretty mountain passes (known as Col’s in French). Today you will hike up to the Col des Roux (2,804 m) and reach a balcony above Lake Dix. Take a moment to enjoy these fantastic views as you will later climb to the Col de Riedmatten (2,919 m), the high point of the day. From there, drop down to Arolla (2,067 m), a quaint little village with typical Swiss cottages on the picturesque Val d'Hérens.

Start the day with a short morning transfer to Les Haudères, where your Haute Route trek continues. From the peaceful hamlet of La Villa (1,730 m), ascend through flower-filled alpine meadows towards Col de Torrent (2,918 m), enjoying spectacular views of the surrounding Swiss Alps.

Continue past Lake Autannes and towards the beautiful turquoise waters of Lake Moiry (2,250 m), surrounded by dramatic mountain peaks, including Pigne de la Lé. Here, you have two options: continue on foot towards Corne de Sorebois for more panoramic mountain views, or take a bus from the Moiry dam to Zinal (1,675 m). Spend the night in Zinal, a charming Swiss mountain village nestled in the scenic Val d'Anniviers.

Today is a wonderful day walking on the Haute Route to Zermatt. You’ll leave the pretty Val d’Anniviers and head for the ridge and Col of the Forcletta (2,894 m). The panorama from the col is stunning, with great views of the Turtmanntal pastures and Gruben valley (1,822 m), which hang at the foot of the glaciers covering parts of 4,000 m peaks. Descend into the small Swiss village of Gruben for the night.

Continue your Haute Route adventure from Gruben, hiking towards the traditional alpine chalets of Grüobu. The trail leads up to the Augstbord Pass (2,894 m), one of the final high mountain passes of your journey, offering spectacular views of the surrounding Swiss Alps.

After enjoying the impressive mountain scenery, descend towards the charming hamlet of Jungen, where a cable car takes you down to St. Niklaus in the Matter Valley. Settle into your hotel and enjoy a well-earned dinner after another rewarding day on the trail.

Today, follow one of the most spectacular sections of the Haute Route along the famous Europaweg trail. Begin with a short train transfer from St. Niklaus to Täsch, where you'll start your ascent towards Täschalp and the scenic high-altitude balcony trail.

As you hike beneath some of the Swiss Alps' legendary 4,000-metre peaks, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, with the iconic Matterhorn dominating the scenery. Continue along the mountainside through a series of gentle ascents and descents until you reach Sunnegga.

From here, take the funicular down to Zermatt, where you'll spend the night in a comfortable hotel and enjoy some time exploring this famous Swiss mountain resort.

Enjoy the final day of your Haute Route adventure with a scenic hike from Zermatt to the picturesque hamlet of Zmutt, where traditional wooden chalets and flower-filled alpine meadows offer a glimpse into authentic Swiss mountain life.

Follow beautiful mountain trails with spectacular views of the Matterhorn and the surrounding peaks before returning to Zermatt along a peaceful path. Take in the magnificent scenery one last time as your unforgettable trekking adventure comes to an end. Contact us to arrange additional nights in Zermatt. Otherwise, your tour concludes upon your return to Zermatt.