Category Haute Route
The classic trekking version of the Chamonix to Zermatt route
Haute Route : How tough are the trails, really?
What do the technical and exposed trails on the Haute Route look like? Let's look together...
Training for the Haute Route : When Life Gets Busy
We caught up with Tim and Helen, a couple in their 60s training for the Haute Route. They hiked the Tour du Mont Blanc in 2019 and they ran marathons in their 40s and 50s. But over the past ten…
May 2026 TMB Conditions – Eyes on high passes
It’s here! Our first TMB conditions report of 2026! Make sure to bookmark our main Trail Updates page so you can get more information next month! If you’re hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) this year, now is the…
Walker’s Haute Route: The Highlights and Insider Secrets for the Chamonix to Zermatt trek
Discover Walker’s Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt with this locals' guide to the daily trail highlights, local food, and hidden alpine secrets.
How to get from Geneva to Chamonix
How to get from Geneva to Chamonix? This can seem like a daunting mission. Is it best to take a train? A bus? Can you just show up and buy a ticket? What if your flight is delayed? And even…
Wolves in Chamonix
In 2020, the Chamonix valley lost a number of sheep to wolf attacks. Since then, wolves in Chamonix have become a hot topic. And despite various protective measures, they have not been put off. It seems they’re here to stay,…