If you don't fancy being guided and trekking in a group then perhaps a Walkers Haute Route self guided trek is the best option for you. Our self-guided options for the Walkers Haute Route treks take care of the details, leaving you free to lead the navigation.
We book all the accommodation and arrange meals for you. We also provide you with the detailed route information you will need to complete this technically challenging trek a Cicerone Walkers haute Route guide, detailed maps, individual route cards personally walked and put together by our experts as well as local information.
Our Walkers Haute Route self guided treks offer the independent and more experienced mountain walker a hassle free adventure trekking through the French and Swiss Alps.
All planning and preparation is done for you and we will provide you with all you need so you can just enjoy your Haute Route trekking adventure. A good degree of mountain sense is required in order to route find and navigate your way along the trails as it can be difficult at times especially in bad weather and visibility.
Once you have signed up for your preferred trek you need to prepare physically for the experience so that you arrive ready for the challenge, see further information on: Walkers Haute Route - Fitness Preparation.
Anyone who has experienced a trek will remember the absolute thrill they felt having completed it, a wonderful feeling of triumph and true accomplishment. There is nothing quite it. Let us help you prepare for the trail, embark upon the journey, overcome the unexpected and walk over the “finish line” feeling like a super hero.
To compare the experiences offered by different treks take a look at our Guided Walkers Haute Route page or contact us to discuss this further so that you can make an informed choice before you book your trek.
Our in Depth Knowledge
Being based in Chamonix all year round gives us a wealth of local knowledge & experience. We have trekked the Walkers haute Route for many years with our guided groups which is why we can suggest the optimum routes, the nicest accommodation and of course the places to avoid. We can also tailor make an itinerary to suit your needs.
By trekking self-guided with us you can tap into that knowledge and we will be available to help anytime: both before and during your trek.
What we Provide on our Walkers Haute Route Self Guided Treks
We take the hassle out of all the planning and preparation. We book your accommodation and meals, give you unlimited expert advice and supply you with all the necessary current information before you depart.
We will give you detailed itinerary, daily route cards, emergency and language cards, 1:50,000 Swiss Topo maps, safety and information cards giving you further essential information on your chosen trek. We also give you the Cicerone Walkers Haute Route guide book. One pack will be sent per booking and will be sent in advance of your trek start date so you will have time to fully prepare for your trek, additional packs can be purchased on request.
We can also meet you before you start your trek to give you any last-minute advice and route information that will be essential to the smooth running of the trek. If you require this service, please let us know at the time of booking and we will organise a time and place and put it in the diary.
What's Included?
- Good quality accommodation
- Breakfast and evening meals
- Unlimited expert advise
- Detailed itinerary
- Trek guide book
- Daily route cards
- 1:50,000 Swiss Topo maps
- Historical & environmental information cards
- Safety & emergency cards
- Bag transfer (at additional cost if required)
Tailor Made Itineraries for your Walkers Haute Route Self Guided Trek
If you require a different itinerary to one of those advertised on our website we will tailor make the itinerary to suit you.
Perhaps you require additional rest days or would like to start or finish in a different location. You may be travelling with children or with a disability. It's sometimes a good idea to add in an extra day before the trek starts or after it finishes to explore the area fully. Let us know what you have in mind and we can tailor the self guided Tour du Mont Blanc trek to suit you (additional costs will apply if extra nights are required).
We feel it is our job after all, to ensure that you both start and leave our mountains on top of the world!
Solo Trekkers
It is possible to provide self guided Walkers Haute Route treks for solo trekkers however when trekking alone you must be proficient in navigation (use of map, compass and altimeter) in case of bad weather conditions where visibility and route finding can be difficult. There will be a solo traveller supplement added to the self guided trek price, please ask for further details.
