Haute Route: Chamonix to Zermatt (Topographic Map Guide 4001)

• Waterproof • Tear-Resistant • Topographic Map

The Haute Route—also known as the High Route or Mountaineers' Route—traverses the breathtaking French and Swiss Alps. Originally conceived as a summer mountaineering route in the mid-nineteenth century by members of the English Alpine Club, it was first referred to as "The High-Level Route."

In 1911, a group successfully established a winter route from Bourg St. Pierre to Zermatt on skis. Following their achievement, the route's name was translated into French, and the term "Haute Route" became widely recognized. Since then, it has earned a legendary reputation among skiers and ski mountaineers as a classic winter/spring adventure. Additionally, the non-technical Walker's Haute Route has grown in popularity, becoming a classic in its own right.

This Topographic Map Guide Includes:

• Two Route Variations:

  • Walker's Route: A northern route traveling from Chamonix through the Alps to Zermatt.
  • Ski Route: The Grand Lui variation, the longest and most technical route, eliminating the road links found in the Verbier and Classic variations.

• Key Features:

  • Compact and lightweight design—more convenient than folded maps.
  • Printed on "Backcountry Tough" waterproof, tear-resistant paper.
  • Equipped with stainless steel staples for durability.
  • Includes a full UTM grid to assist with GPS navigation.

While the term "Haute Route" has been applied to various multi-day, hut-to-hut alpine tours, the "Chamonix-Zermatt Haute Route" remains the original. Whether you choose to explore it with skis or hiking boots, this journey promises an adventure like no other.