THE HAUTE ROUTE FROM CHAMONIX TO ZERMATT

Certainly one of the most famous routes in the Alps. Initially made by alpinists, this itinerary is adapted for Mountain Bikes.

Starting under the shadow of the Mont Blanc, Chamonix, France and finishing gazing up at the Matterhorn, Zermatt, Switzerland. This is a dream tour for those who like to ride on technical alpine trails and discover breathtaking scenery.

This tour is in the heart of the Alps, surrounded by 4000 of the Swiss Alps. During the tour we will ride through several high alpine passes at an altitude of over 2500m, including Pas de Lona, Basset de Lona and Illsee pass.  We will ride the well maintained Swiss singletracks and take the time to appreciate the breathtaking alpine summits and glaciers including Weisshorn, Breithorn, Pigna D'Arolla to name just a few...

We will pass through charming old Swiss villages with their narrow streets of wooden chalets draped in colourful abundance with Swiss flags and geraniums and meet the local sheppards in the alpine pastures taking care of their "Queens", the famous black fighting cows.  

This is more than a bike tour; it is a ride into Swiss alpine culture!

 GENEVA AIRPORT- CHAMONIX
Collection from Geneva Airport. Meet and greet.

CHAMONIX, FRANCE - VERBIER, SWITZERLAND
From the birth place of Alpinism into the heart of Swiss mountain culture.
Ride distance: 40km
Uneven positive: 1300m Uneven negative: 1500m
Physical difficulty: ++
Technical skills: +++

VERBIER - CROIX DE COEUR - EVOLENE
Ride through Les Bagnes to Verbier, high class ski resort.
Ride distance: 65km
Uneven positive: 1900m Uneven negative: 2400m
Physical difficulty: +++
Technical skills: ++

EVOLENE - LAKE MOIRY - GRIMENTZ
Into the depths of the Valais region of Switerland, famed for it's great local wines.
Ride distance: 45km
Uneven positive: 1700m Uneven negative: 1900m
Physical difficulty: +++
Technical skills: +++

GRIMENTZ - UNTERBACH
Today we go from French to German speaking Switerland and the meet the great locals.
Ride distance: 35km
Uneven positive: 1500m Uneven negative: 1000m
Physical difficulty: ++++
Technical difficulty: +++

UNTERBACH - ST NIKLAUS
Amazing singletracks along the valley.
Ride distance: 40km
Uneven positive: 1100m Uneven negative: 1100m
Physical difficulty: +++
Technical skills: ++++

ST NIKLAUS - ZERMATT
Leaving from St. Niklaus we head high to the Zermatt ski resort, home to the Matterhorn.
Ride distance: 40km
Uneven positive: 700m Uneven negative: 1800m
Physical difficulty: +++
Technical difficulty: +++

Total ride distance: 285km!!!

ZERMATT - GENEVA AIRPORT
Return transfer to the airport