Walkers Haute Route Trail Conditions

18/07/2018

The route via the Fenetre d’Arpette has caused many problems so far this season & after the sad news of a fatality early season who tried to tackle the steep snow either side of the col the advise has been to use the alternative route via Bovine.

After a recce yesterday of the route we can now confirm that it is now passable & is snow free. There is some erosion lower down on the Trient side where a landslide that happened a number of years ago seems to have deteriorated & this means that you will need to climb up & around the problem area & care needs to be taken especially in wet conditions if the ground becomes wet & slippery.

Although there were reports that trail maintenance was being carried out there was no evidence of any work being done along the route. It is hoped that the eroded section on the Trient side lower down is maintained soon to make the passage easier & safer for trekkers.

Safe travels from Chamonix to Zermatt!

Fenetre d'Arpette eroded path
Walkers Haute Route eroded path
View from the Fenertre d'Arpette

About the Author

Sara Wild

Sara has lived and worked in the Chamonix Valley since 2007 after moving her from the UK with her family. Prior to living in the Alps Sara was a teacher of design and also outdoor education, all her free time was spent here in the Alps. In 2007 Sara moved with her then young family to pursue her dream of living and working in the mountains. Mont Blanc Treks was formed in 2010 offering personalised guided and self-guided trekking holidays enabling her to share her passion for this beautiful part of the world.

Get in touch with Sara for any route or itinerary advice: sara@montblanctreks.com