HAUTE ROUTE TRAVEL INFORMATION

HOW TO GET TO ZERMATT

Since the actual trip begins in Zermatt you must arrange transportation to get to Zermatt independently. The best way to get to Zermatt from North America is to fly to Geneva via Frankfurt or London. The Swiss are well known for their extensive train network and the network can get you from Geneva International Airport to Zermatt in just a few hours.

We strongly recommend arriving in Zermatt 3 days early to recover from jet lag and acclimatize to the elevations of the Alps. Here, you can ski the Gornergrat and the Little Matterhorn lift areas while taking in the stupendous views of the West Alps. You can even ski into Italy for the afternoon!

HOW TO GET FROM CHAMONIX, FRANCE BACK TO GENEVA

Taxi is the best mode of transport especially if you can combine with other guests of the Haute Route trip. It's about an hour by taxi. Train and bus service is also available.

PASSPORT

Check well in advance of your Haute Route trip if your passport will be still valid.

ALPINE CLUB MEMBER

Bring your valid membership card with you if you are a member of the AAC or CAC. This will result in some discounts.

INSURANCE

Please ensure that you have full travel insurance, as well as medical insurance to fully cover you in Switzerland, Italy, and France.

Haute Alpine Adventures will insure all guests for on-mountain evacuation flights and mountain rescue flights in Switzerland only. We strongly recommend you purchase your own insurance for Italy and France to cover evacuation flights and mountain rescue.

In addition, we recommend you purchase trip cancellation insurance which will cover your paid money for the Haute Route trip.