BY Jamie Cheney | Sep 03, 2020
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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BY Jamie Cheney | May 26, 2020
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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BY Jamie Cheney | Jan 30, 2020
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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BY Jamie Cheney | Dec 07, 2019
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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BY Jamie Cheney | Nov 07, 2019
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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BY Greg Witt | Oct 31, 2019
14 Items You DON’T Need to Bring on a Trek in the Alps This will not be easy. But to make your trek more fun, you may want to pack light and leave some stuff …
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BY Jennifer Stretton | May 31, 2019
How long does the Walker’s Haute Route take? The Walker’s Haute Route takes most people between 9 and 14 days. Of course, it’s possible to do it much faster but that would require running at …
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BY Jennifer Stretton | May 23, 2019
Saint Luc is one of the many charming towns you will have the pleasure of discovering along the Haute Route. Located in the centre of the Valais at 1650 m, it enjoys sunshine from …
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