Book Your Haute Route: Chamonix to Zermatt Self-Guided Tour Now

Two hikers below the Matterhorn on the Haute Route self-guided hiking tour The Matterhorn seen from the Haute Route self-guided hiking tour Trekkers on the Haute Route self-guided hiking tour from Chamonix to Zermatt

Book Your Haute Route Self-Guided Tour

Choose the dates that work for you – we’ll take it from there.

Secure Your 2027 Haute Route Now

Book now to get first pick of dates and accommodations. On the Haute Route they fill up very quickly because there aren’t very many. We’ll start securing your spots right away wherever reservations are already open – and for properties that don’t open until mid-October, you’ll already be at the front of the line.

Matterhorn at the finish of the self-guided Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt

(2027) 7-Day Haute Route Self-Guided

The step up from the Tour du Mont Blanc. Our Best of the Haute Route runs from Chamonix to Zermatt over passes near 3000m, and it’s great if you’re short on vacation time. Dormitory or private double.

7 days · From €1,795.00 per personSolo hiker in a dormitory: €1,935.00
Pay from €539 today to hold your dates
30% deposit, balance due 40 days before you hike

Book Your 7-Day Haute Route Now
Hikers arriving at a mountain hut on the 10-day self-guided Haute Route

(2027) 10-Day Haute Route Self-Guided

The full journey from Montroc to Zermatt, with 9 nights in dormitory accommodation, high passes near 3000m and the Matterhorn waiting at the finish. For experienced hikers ready for a real challenge.

10 days · €2,049.00 per person, dormitory
Pay €615 today to hold your dates
30% deposit, balance due 40 days before you hike

Book Your 10-Day Haute Route Now

You can see the booking terms and conditions here.

Secure checkout – if we can’t secure accommodations for your dates, you’ll receive a full refund.
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Real Hikers, Real Reviews

Jessica, Haute Route hiking tour review

Breathtaking scenery every single day – hands down, the best hike I’ve ever done.

– Jessica

Pat, Haute Route hiking tour review

One of Europe’s most rewarding and unforgettable multi-day hikes. Highly recommend it if you’re fit – it’s no walk in the park!

– Pat

Jason, Haute Route hiking tour review

The huts and hotels Monkeys and Mountains arranged were great, and the food hit the spot after a long day on the trail. I’ve told everyone in my hiking group back home to book this trip!

– Jason

What happens next

  • Right now

    You receive an email receipt and a booking summary

  • Within 14 days

    We start securing your accommodations right away for properties already accepting reservations. Others don’t open until mid-October – once every property for your trip is confirmed, we send you one complete confirmation.

  • Your free custom training plan link

    We send you a link to a short questionnaire, then build your training plan around your fitness level and dates. Included with your booking, valued at €300.

  • 40 days before your trip

    Your balance is due. We send a reminder and a quick pay link. Your price is locked at deposit.

  • 30 days before your trip

    You receive your detailed route pack with all the information you need for a smooth hike.

  • 1-2 days before your trip

    Receive your optional in-person briefing in Les Houches to get your last-minute questions answered and the most up-to-date trail conditions.

  • During your trip

    Need a hand on the trail? Send us a message us on WhatsApp and we’ll help.

What You Get When You Book With Monkeys and Mountains

  • Stress-free reservations across the French and Swiss Alps – we book every accommodation in France and Switzerland using local insider knowledge to choose our favorite stays. You save hours of route planning and back-and-forth with multiple properties.
  • Daily distances that feel right – stages are carefully planned and optimized for terrain, timing and recovery so you finish strong, not shattered.
  • Stays you’ll be happy to reach – curated for location and comfort, making mornings simpler and evenings actually relaxing.
  • Turn-by-turn confidence – crystal-clear directions, maps and waypoints, plus transfer guidance with bus stops, schedules so you always know what to do next.
  • Pre-hike briefing in Les Houches – shake off the nerves with an optional friendly in-person overview so you start relaxed, clear on the plan, and ready to enjoy every step.
  • Emergency support on the trail – a real human to contact if something goes wrong, like a sprained ankle.
  • Straightforward pricing – what’s included is spelled out up front, so there are no surprise extras later.
  • Free personalized Haute Route training plan – included with your booking, valued at €300, so you arrive trained and can enjoy the trail.
Laurel with friends hiking at the mont blanc glacier

Your Haute Route Tour Team: Yann, Laurel and Marion

Please check the entry guidelines with your local embassy before booking your trip and ensure that you’re allowed to enter France and Switzerland, and meet the necessary requirements.

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Secure checkout
If we can’t secure accommodations for your dates you’ll receive a full refund.
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