Walker’s Haute Route – East

Spend a week on the eastern Haute Route, hiking through the Swiss Alps below sharp ridges and epic glaciers all the way to the foot of the iconic Matterhorn.
Price
From: 1,695€/person
Starting point
Arolla
Finish point
Zermatt
Duration
7 days / 6 nights
Technical level
Fitness level
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Experience the Swiss Alps in all their glory
Hike across mountain passes between the highest peaks of Switzerland
Stand in awe of the majestic beauty of Matterhorn
Stay in lovely mountain huts and authentic inns
Let us plan your trek, so you can focus on the adventure
View of the Moiry Glacier from the Lac de Chateaupre surrounded by flowers in summer
View of the Moiry Glacier from the Lac de Chateaupre surrounded by flowers in summer
A hiking trail leading towards Mont Collon near Arolla
A hiking trail leading towards Mont Collon near Arolla
Valais Blacknose sheep in front of Matterhorn
Valais Blacknose sheep in front of Matterhorn
The Moiry Mountain Refuge in the Val d'Anniviers
The Moiry Mountain Refuge in the Val d'Anniviers
Majestic Weisshorn seen from Col de Sorebois
Majestic Weisshorn seen from Col de Sorebois
Cows will be your loyal companions
Cows will be your loyal companions
Europaweg trail leads the eye trough lush green meadows to the distant Matterhorn
Europaweg trail leads the eye trough lush green meadows to the distant Matterhorn
The Walliser alps peaks Bishorn, Weisshorn, Schalihorn, and Rothorn over the Mattertal valley
The Walliser alps peaks Bishorn, Weisshorn, Schalihorn, and Rothorn over the Mattertal valley
Zermatt town and Matterhorn mountain
Zermatt town and Matterhorn mountain
Day 1: Arolla – La Sage

The hike starts off easy, without tackling the high mountains immediately. The route from Arolla to Les Hauderes takes you past typical Swiss villages and through lush forests; in between, you can detour to the fairytale-like Lac Bleu. The day ends at the tiny village of La Sage.

Hiking

11km and 250m elevation gain

A hiking trail leading towards Mont Collon near Arolla
A hiking trail leading towards Mont Collon near Arolla
Lac Bleu above Arolla
Lac Bleu above Arolla
View of a small village Les Hauderes
View of a small village Les Hauderes
A hiking trail leading towards Mont Collon near Arolla
Lac Bleu above Arolla
View of a small village Les Hauderes
Day 2: La Sage – Cabane de Moiry

You’ll start by climbing up from the valley floor towards a ridge above Val d’Hérens, crossing it at its lowest point in Col du Tsate. After a descent to the small Lac Châteaupré, you’ll head up along the Moiry Glacier. After the terrain becomes rocky and you start to get a closer look at the glacier, switchbacks will take you to your goal and one of the best-situated huts on the route. The Cabane du Moiry has a great atmosphere and is for many people a destination on its own.

Hiking

11km and 1650m elevation gain

Cabane de Moiry
Cabane de Moiry
Mountain peaks and chalets in Val d'Herens
Mountain peaks and chalets in Val d'Herens
View of the Moiry Glacier from the Lac de Chateaupre surrounded by flowers in summer
View of the Moiry Glacier from the Lac de Chateaupre surrounded by flowers in summer
Cabane de Moiry
Mountain peaks and chalets in Val d'Herens
View of the Moiry Glacier from the Lac de Chateaupre surrounded by flowers in summer
Day 3: Cabane de Moiry – Zinal

After breakfast at the panoramic windows of the dining room at our hut, continue down the path you took yesterday to Lac de Moiry. The ascent then leads towards Col de Sorebois, an outstanding view over Val d’Anniviers and its iconic peaks like Weisshorn (4505 m). The descent to Zinal is steep and long but can be shortened about halfway by a cable car.

Hiking

16km and 550m elevation gain

The Moiry Mountain Refuge in the Val d'Anniviers
The Moiry Mountain Refuge in the Val d'Anniviers
Lac de Moiry in Canton of Valais
Lac de Moiry in Canton of Valais
Majestic Weisshorn seen from Col de Sorebois
Majestic Weisshorn seen from Col de Sorebois
The Moiry Mountain Refuge in the Val d'Anniviers
Lac de Moiry in Canton of Valais
Majestic Weisshorn seen from Col de Sorebois
Day 4: Zinal – Gruben

Today, you’ll be entering territory in Switzerland that’s primarily German-speaking. The trail ascends high above the Zinal Valley and offers great views of the valley’s head each time you look behind. The shortest route to the Turtmanntal Valley is across Forcletta Pass. If you have more time, you can extend the hike by staying overnight at the Victorian Hotel Weisshorn and then hiking across Meidpass the next day. Either way you the stage in Gruben, a small village inhabited only in the summer.

Hiking

17km and 1200m elevation gain

Pennine Alps near Zinal in the swiss canton Valais
Pennine Alps near Zinal in the swiss canton Valais
Cows will be your loyal companions
Cows will be your loyal companions
Pennine Alps near Zinal in the swiss canton Valais
Cows will be your loyal companions
Day 5: Gruben – St Niklaus

Today’s walk is full of contrasts. From the green forests above Gruden, you’ll pass over the Augstbordpass, once a historical trade route used by traders carrying salt and cattle to Italy. After you come around the corner and see the Mattertal valley before you, your jaw will drop. Although you won’t see Matterhorn yet, you can admire the sight of Dom (4545 m), the highest peak entirely in Swiss territory. Past the lovely hamlet of Jungen, you then descend into St. Niklaus.

Hiking

17km and 1000m elevation gain

View from Augstbordpass
View from Augstbordpass
Mattertal Valley
Mattertal Valley
Village of Jungen
Village of Jungen
View from Augstbordpass
Mattertal Valley
Village of Jungen
Day 6: St Niklaus – Europahutte

One of the best hikes in the alp, the Europaweg is found on the last two-day stretch of the Walker’s Haute. In 2021, it was redesigned because of a landslide; its first part now takes you from Gasenried to Herbriggen at a lower altitude. You can shorten this long stage by taking the valley route from St. Niklaus to Herbriggen. From there, begin a long but grand ascent to your destination, the Europahutte, with epic views at every stop, including Matterhorn.

Hiking

17km and 1600m elevation gain

The Walliser alps peaks Bishorn, Weisshorn, Schalihorn, and Rothorn over the Mattertal valley
The Walliser alps peaks Bishorn, Weisshorn, Schalihorn, and Rothorn over the Mattertal valley
Europa Hut in Mattertal
Europa Hut in Mattertal
The Walliser alps peaks Bishorn, Weisshorn, Schalihorn, and Rothorn over the Mattertal valley
Europa Hut in Mattertal
Day 7: Europahutte – Zermatt

The end of your journey will be marked with a crossing over the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world, high above the valley floor, with a view of the imposing Matterhorn at the end of the valley. After Sunegga, descend down into Zermatt — the end of your Haute Route.

Hiking

22km and 600m elevation gain

The panorama of swiss walliser alps with the Matterhorn and Breithorn peaks
The panorama of swiss walliser alps with the Matterhorn and Breithorn peaks
Europaweg trail leads the eye trough lush green meadows to the distant Matterhorn
Europaweg trail leads the eye trough lush green meadows to the distant Matterhorn
Zermatt town and Matterhorn mountain
Zermatt town and Matterhorn mountain
The panorama of swiss walliser alps with the Matterhorn and Breithorn peaks
Europaweg trail leads the eye trough lush green meadows to the distant Matterhorn
Zermatt town and Matterhorn mountain
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Included in price

7x Accommodations with breakfast
Tour design and organization
Booklet with detailed itinerary and route instructions
Service and support during your hike
GPS navigation with an easy-to-use app

Optional Extras

Transfer to Arolla
Transfer from Zermatt
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If you are shorter on time and cannot hike the full length of the Walker’s Haute Route, this is its perfect short version, covering the stages on its eastern half on a week-long journey.

It leads from Arolla, a lovely Swiss village in the middle of the Pennine Alps, to Zermatt, a world-renowned mountaineering center at the foot of the Matterhorn pyramid.

This route is slightly easier than its western counterpart but arguably more scenic — with many highlights such as the Cabane de Moiry or the final two days on the Europaweg. A typical day of hiking will take you 5-7 hours, whether to a cozy mountain hut up high in the mountains or an authentic inn in the valley.

We’ll handle all the details so you can focus on your adventure. We’ll book your accommodations and other services, and a few weeks before setting off, we’ll send you a detailed itinerary booklet with the planned GPS route for your Walker’s Haute Route East trek.

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Self-guided

Those who like a good adventure and limitless flexibility should go on a self-guided tour. We prepare the itinerary and book your accommodations while you enjoy the journey without our guide, being fully in charge of all the daily decisions. While you’ll have the full support of our team in case of any emergencies or concerns, a certain level of self-reliance is required.

Private Guided

Experience the great outdoors on a private guided tour tailored just for you. The tour is for those who want a hastle-free adventure and enjoy the flexibility of a small private group and not stress about the details of everyday planning. The guide will be fully at your disposal to make this experience as personalized as possible, maximizing the enjoyment during and after the tour.

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For solo hikers or hikers who wish to meet other like-minded souls, don’t want to stress about tour-planning and other annoying details. We’re going to find you a group of like-minded outdoor enthusiasts and take care of all the other details. The tour will be led by our guide, who’ll make sure everything runs smoothly, ensuring maximum hiking enjoyment.

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