Experience Switzerland on the Chamonix to Zermatt Trekking Tour
The Chamonix to Zermatt Trekking Tour: Stage 2 is the final leg of one of the most incredible Alpine adventures that takes you between two of Europe’s great mountaineering capitals.
Hiking along this route, you will witness the impressive Mont Blanc and the iconic Matterhorn, taking in the natural beauty of the Alps and the more than 40 peaks above 4,000 metres (13,125 ft) that can be found there. With these incredible mountains as a backdrop, you will navigate serene alpine pastures, charming villages, and view frigid glaciers on the adventure of a lifetime.
Whether you have already completed the first stage or simply want to experience the finale of this amazing route, the Chamonix to Zermatt Trekking Tour: Stage 2 is a wonderful adventure filled with the incredible mountain scenery of the Alps!
You can also check out our Chamonix to Zermatt Trekking Tour: Stage 1 Itinerary!
Highlights of the Chamonix to Zermatt Trekking Tour: Stage 2
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Chamonix to Zermatt Trekking Tour: Stage 2 Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in the Arolla Valley
Make your way to the hamlet of Villa in the Arolla Valley, where you will meet at 9am for a departure briefing and to load your personal belongings, which will follow you during your trip.
Afterward, you will ease into your hiking adventure on a route towards the Col Torrent at 2,916 m (9,570 ft). Here you will enjoy a magnificent view over the Pennine Alps from the col, before embarking on the descent to the Lac de Moiry via the Lac des Autannes.
Overnight Location: Inn near Lac de Moiry
Distance: 6h, 1250m elevation gain
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Day 2 Trek from Lac de Moiry to the Turtmannhütte
After an early morning transfer to the Zinal valley, you will set off to climb up to the Col de la Forcletta at 2,874 m (9,430 ft). This marks the passage into the Turtmann valley, which is undoubtedly the most unspoilt valley in the canton of Valais!
You will then descend through alpine meadows, before making a final ascent to the Turtmannhütte refuge, where you will be surrounded by wonderful mountain views.
Overnight Location: Mountain Refuge
Distance: 8h, 1700m elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 Traverse the 3,343m Schöllijoch Pass
Today you will set off for an ascent of the highest pass on this trek between Chamonix and Zermatt: Schöllijoch Pass. At an elevation of 3,343 m (10,970 ft), the pass is situated in a rocky setting at the gateway to the high mountains. If weather conditions permit, you may have the chance to climb the Barrhorn (3,610 m / 11,845 ft) from here. After traversing the pass, you head into the Zermatt Valley to reach the Topalihütte refuge.
Overnight Location: Mountain Refuge
Distance: 6h, 900m elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 Trek to Randa
Day 4 of the tour will see you cross the serene valley landscape beneath the Bishorn and Weisshorn peaks, which tower above you at over 4,000 m (13,125 ft). Afterwards, you will descend into Randa where you will spend the night.
Overnight Location: Inn in Randa
Distance: 6h, 600m elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 Climb up to the Täschhütte Refuge
After breakfast, you will cross the valley to reach a magnificent traverse that offers fabulous panoramic views of the many peaks over 4,000 m (13,125 ft) in the area. From here, you will embark on a climb up to the Täschhütte refuge, where you will spend one last night in a spectacular mountain setting.
Overnight Location: Mountain Refuge
Distance: 7h, 1600m elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6 Trek to Zermatt and Departure
On the last day of your magnificent mountain adventure, you will retrace your steps to the Europaweghütte. From here, you will set out on the path to Zermatt along a route that takes you through a picturesque setting surrounded by the peaks over 4,000 m (13,125 ft) in the area. You will arrive in Zermatt on foot in the early afternoon to enjoy the surroundings, before making your individual departure from the town.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: 5h, 500m elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Chamonix to Zermatt Trekking Tour: Stage 2 Price and Dates
This tour can be run either as a private tour for your group only (with or without a guide), or a fixed-departure tour where you would be joining a group. In some cases, self-guided tours can be requested as well.
Prices below are per person.
Private Guided Tour
- Guided group of 4+: from $1,425 USD per person
Join a Scheduled Group Tour
Please note that the dates and prices below are on request:
Accommodation on the Chamonix to Zermatt Trekking Tour: Stage 2
This tour is based in refuges and inns. Please note that in some cases you can upgrade to double rooms with an extra supplement (please contact us for the pricing).
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Single Rooms are not available on this tour, as some nights take place in mountain huts, gites and/or inns, and you will be sharing rooms/dormitories.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Inn near Lac de Moiry
The first night of the tour will be spent in a charming inn that can be found near Lac de Moiry.
Refuges Along the Alps
Enjoy beautifully scenic views looking out onto the rugged terrain of the Alps from mountain refuges in remote locations.
Inn in Randa
A cozy inn in Randa surrounded by beautiful alpine scenery will be your accommodation for day 4 of the tour.
Refuge near Zermatt
The final night of the tour will be spent in another mountain refuge surrounded by the beautiful mountain scenery near Zermatt.
What’s Included in the Chamonix to Zermatt Trekking Tour: Stage 2?
Meals
5 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 5 dinners are included in the guided tour. Self-guided tour includes 5 breakfasts and 5 dinners in accommodations along the route.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 5 nights are included. Accommodation before and after the tour can be added as a supplement.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation for you and your luggage are included throughout the tour, as indicated in the itinerary. Transportation to and from the start/end of the tour are not included.
Also Included
- Supervision by a qualified mountain leader
- Picnics at lunchtime (guided tour only)
- Luggage transfer on the evenings of days 2, 3, and 5
- Transfers as indicated in the programme
Not included
- Gratuities for tour guides or other staff if desired
- Food/drink not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal hiking and travel equipment
- Transportation before/after the tour
- Any private transfers or cable cars not included in the programme.
- Anything not listed in “What’s included in your trip”.
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Private transfer to hotel from airport
- Upgrade to full board (for self-guided travellers)
- Upgrade to double rooms (where possible)
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