Haute Route: 6-day tour from Zermatt to Dufourspitze

Let me invite you to an amazing summer mountaineering expedition, starting and ending the circuit in the beautiful locality of Zermatt.

We will conquer part of the Haute Route, an international alpine route through the Pennine Alps, which starts in Chamonix in France and reaches our destination in Zermatt, Switzerland.

Besides that, during this 6-day expedition in the Haute Route I will lead you to numerous summits of 4000 meters in the apotheosis known as the “Spaghetti Tour”.

As for the itinerary, let me share with you this sample program. Of course it can be adapted to your level and expectations.

Day 1:

Zermatt and cable way to Klein Matterhorn-Breithorn (4123m). Then, overnight stay at the Val D, Ayas Hut (3400m).

Day 2:

From the hut to Castor (4200m) and then, to Quintino Sella mountain hut (3400m).

Day 3:

We will move to Naso de Liskamm (4100m). Overnight stay at the Gnifetti hut (3600m).

Day 4:

Piramide Vincent (4125m), then the Parrotspitze (4400m) and finally, Capanna Marguerita (4500m).

Day 5:

From Capanna Margherita to the Dufourspitze (4636m). We’ll spend the night at the Monte Rosa hut (2880m).

Day 6:

Back to the Rotenboden Train Station, to travel from Gonergratt to Zermatt. End of the program.

This mountaineering trip runs during the month of July. So if you’re coming to Zermatt this summer, contact me now! Let’s plan this amazing Haute Route expedition together.