What They Look Like and What They Mean Many people feel overwhelmed when they think about hiking outside of their home country. We often get asked, “What the trails are like? …Are they well marked?” …
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Any avid hiker is aware of and probably owns a pair of trekking poles. You may not be used to trekking poles, maybe they aren’t as necessary where you live and hike. While trekking in …
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The Name The name “Haute Route” is French and is pronounced “Oat Root,’’ translated into English this means “High Road.” Those who have trekked it, can testify that the name fits the bill. The Haute …
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This article contains the answers to frequently asked questions about the Alpenwild Self-Guided Haute Route Tour. What is the difference between self-guided and guided? Just as the wording suggests, on a self-guided trip you will …
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The Best of Deluxe The Deluxe Haute Route is an upgraded version of the Chamonix to Zermatt Haute Route. While the actual route is very similar, there are a number of differences that really makes …
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One of our most commonly asked questions is: “What is the difference between a guided and a self-guided Haute Route trek?” A Guided Trek A guided tour can be a great option for those travelers …
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Hikes in the U.S. that give a gauge of a day trekking the Chamonix- Zermatt Haute Route. “Am I fit enough to hike the Haute Route?” Whether you are thinking about the Chamonix to Zermatt …
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Let’s talk terrain Many people wonder if the Haute Route is going to be too difficult. I’m not going to lie, it is a physically and mentally draining trek through rigorous terrain. However, if you …
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