The daily stages

Day One:

Grands Montets cable car (3300 m), Argentière mountain house (2771 m)

Down 700 metres / Up 180 metres
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Day Two:

Col du Chardonnet (3323 m), Fenêtre de Saleina (3267 m) Col des Ecandies (2796 m), 
Val d'Arpette, night in Champex Village.
Up 750 metres / Down 1850 metres
Day Three:

Taxi to Verbier, Monfort cable car, Rosa Blanche ascent (3336 m) Prafleuri mountain house (2624 m)
Up 800 metres / Down 1850 metres
Day Four:

Lac des Dix and Dix mountain house (2928 m) & optional: La Huette (3548 m) or Col de Cheilon (3243 m)

Up 700 metres / Down 400 metres (minimum)
Day Five:

Pigne d'Arolla ascent (3796 m), Vignettes mountain house (3160 m)

Up 900 metres / Down 650 metres
Day Six:

Col de l'Evêque (3392 m), Col du Mont Brulé (3213 m),Col de Valpelline (3568 ), ZERMATT (1606 m)
Return to CHAMONIX by train or bus

Up 1250 metres / Down 2650 metres
This classic route from Chamonix to Zermatt provides a challenge and satisfaction that is hard to beat. It's about making an effort and being rewarded with virgin slopes, amazing scenery, rediscovering true comradeship and of course, naturally good food by the fireside of a mountain hut.
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Latest News from the HauteRoute Team........
Friday 9th April - Last day of the journey and the team have successfully reached Zermatt - latest news is that Thursday's stage included a rather unpleasant brush with an avalanche! Thankfully, everybody came out unscathed - check the home page for more info...