The Haute Route
Trail Running Adventure
Summer 2024
Traveling from Chamonix, France to Zermatt, Switzerland, trail running the legendary Haute Route combines some of the most epic mountain running that you can experience in the Alps. Starting with views of Mount Blanc and ending with views of the Matterhorn in Zermatt, this trail covers ~105 miles with just under 35,000 feet of elevation gain in 6 days (5 days on the trail and one rest day). You'll relax in towns nightly and stay in comfortable hotels as you get ready for long and challenging days on the trail. Your professional and experienced mountain trail running guide will show you the highlights of this region and adjust to the level of the group on this guided trail running vacation. If you're looking for a step up from the Tour du Mont Blanc in terms of intensity, this trip is for you. This is one of our most adventurous trips for experienced runners and is truly an adventure of a lifetime!
Trip Difficulty: Full Send (click to learn more about trip difficulty levels). This is for experienced runners or trail runners and includes an estimated time of 7-10 hours per day on trails for 5 days with one rest day in the middle.
This trip requires a minimum of 4 to run. Please do not purchase flights until confirming with retreat organizer. This trip can also be requested on a custom basis with a group of 4 or more.