MOUNTAIN HUT / REFUGE / HOTEL
TOUR CODE:
HRB
A technical mountain bike adventure from Mont Blanc to
the Matterhorn
The Haute Route is one of the most famous walks in the European Alps and
recently this famous trail has developed into one of the most rewarding
mountain bike trails in the world. Setting out under the stunning shadow
of Mont Blanc above Chamonix, we undertake a series of challenging rides
through the heart of the alps crossing high alpine passes at altitudes of
over 2500m including Pas de Lona, Basset de Lona and Illsee Pass. The well
maintained Swiss single tracks offer outstanding riding as we appreciate
the breathtaking alpine summits and glaciers surrounding us. The terrain
varies from easy to very technical rocky singletracks and some sections
require carrying your bike. But the impressive scenery and fantastic final
descent into Zermatt takes us underneath the stunning and unforgettable
Matterhorn ‑ the most recognisable peak in the Swiss Alps. This makes a
fitting end to a superb mountain bike tour.
ITINERARY: DAY 1 |
Join Geneva, transfer to Chamonix
2 |
Ride Le Tour
and on to Verbier
3 |
To Evolene
4 |
To Grimentz via Pas de Lona and Basset
de Lona, Moiry Lake and single track descent to Grimetz
5 |
Illsee Pass to
Eischol
6 |
Swiss Rhone Valley, Saint Niklaus and Zermatt Valley
7 |
Riding in
the Zermatt Valley
8 |
Transfer Chamonix to Geneva, trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: 
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7breakfasts,6lunches,7dinners
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7nightsaccommodation
in a mix of hotels on twin share basis with ensuite facilities
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arrival and
departure transfers from Geneva
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professional experienced guide
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luggage
transfers to overnight accommodation
Ξ
lift passes in Chamonix valley, Verbier
and Siviez
Ξ
cycling jersey
Ξ
organic energy drinks and bars
NOTES:
Bike hire, helmet hire and lift passes in Zermatt are not included.
Haute Route by Bike
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Matterhorn
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OTEL / MOUNTAIN HUT
TOUR CODE:
JHR
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rek along stunning sections of one of the world's most
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onic mountain trails
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xperienced walkers who enjoy classic alpine settings will relish this
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hallenging walk that takes in some of Switzerland's most beautiful valleys,
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illages, flowers, alpine wildlife and classic Swiss mountain scenery. During
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he tour you'll pass under ten of the twelve highest peaks in the Alps as
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ell as admire spectacular glaciers as you cross high rugged passes such
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s the Col de Torrent (2918m) into the equally stunning Val d' Anniviers,
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ith its great cirque of white peaks: Dent Blanche, Zinal Rothorn, Weisshorn
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nd Obergabelhorn. You'll also cross the Col de Sorebois (2896m), follow
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arely trodden paths, admire peaks such as Mount Collon, Pigne d'Arolla and
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iguille de la Tsa, hike through the famous Val d'Herens, and visit quaint
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icture postcard villages before descending into the stunning Mattertal
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alley to Randa and Zermatt where you'll have a glittering array of walks
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IT
INERARY: DAY 1 |
Arrive Arolla
2 |
Arolla to Les Haudères (4-5hrs)
3
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To Grimentz over the Col de Torrent (7-8hrs)
4 |
Rest day
5 |
Walk to Hotel
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eisshorn (6.5-7.5hrs)
6 |
To Gruben over the Meidpass (5-6hrs)
7 |
Walk
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St Niklaus, train or bus to Zermatt (7-8hrs)
8 |
Choice of walks
9 |
Trip
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8 breakfasts, 6 dinners
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6 nights accommodation in 2‑3
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tar hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities and 2 nights in mountain
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fuges
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luggage transfer
Ξ
information pack including route notes & maps
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emergency hotline
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DATES | 2015
27 Jun-04 Jul
04 Jul-11 Jul
11 Jul-18 Jul
18 Jul-25 Jul
25 Jul-01 Aug
01 Aug-08 Aug
08 Aug-15 Aug
15 Aug-22 Aug
22 Aug-29 Aug
29 Aug-05 Sep
05 Sep-12 Sep
12 Sep-19 Sep
19 Sep-26 Sep
GUIDED
DATES | 2015
18 Jul-26 Jul
Joining Geneva
SELF GUIDED
DATES | 2015
Daily except Tuesday &Wednesday
from 12 Jul to 18 Sep
GUIDED
Joining Arolla
SELF GUIDED |
Joining Arolla
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