Trip Faq's
How strong a hiker should I be?These are hiking trips, not walking trips, so you should have experience hiking in the mountains. We hike 4-7 hours per day with a comfortable lunch stop and other stops as needed. In order to enjoy the trip fully, you should be in good physical condition.
Our groups generally include many singles as well as couples. We take pride in making everyone feel comfortable.
Every group differs. Generally, the ages range from 35-65 with some in their 20's and 70's. It seems age makes little difference. As long as you are in good physical condition and enjoy meeting people of all ages, you'll enjoy the trip.
HIKE THE HAUTE ROUTE August 13-24, 2009
Chamonix to Zermatt
Trip Dates:
August 13-24, 2009( Book before August 13, 2009 )
Price:
$2,895 per person, double occupancy (Airfare not included. We'd be happy to arrange your air.)
Downloadable Application:
Click here to download Hiking Application
Features:
This magnificent high traverse from Chamonix, France to Zermatt, Switzerland, explores the spectacular terrain where the sport of mountaineering and alpinism was born in the 19th century. Crossing the Alps along one of its most scenic and historic trails, we'll see ten of the highest peaks in the Alps, including Mont Blanc, Grand Combin, Monte Rosa and the Matterhorn. Each day will bring a new panorama of high peaks, alpine meadows alive with wildflowers, old farms and beautiful lakes. Picnic lunches are included daily on the Haute Route. Luggage is transported from inn to inn, so all we carry is a daypack (except for the night in the hut). We begin our trip with 2 nights in Chamonix to be part of the "Festival des Guides", the largest celebration of guides in Europe. Music, fireworks and a fabulous show put on by the guides on a rock cliff just outside town are highlights of this special day. We end our trip with 2 nights in Zermatt with an opportunity of hiking to the Hoernli Hut where hikers overnight before climbing the Matterhorn. Participants must be in GOOD PHYSICAL CONDITION.
Features include:
.Minibus transfer to Chamonix
.2 nights accommodation at Les Prieure (3 star) in Chamonix
including breakfast and dinner
.6 night/7 day hike from Chamonix-Zermatt staying in small inns (one night in Prafleuri Hut in rooms) with some shared baths
.All meals while on hike
.Tranportation of luggage from Inn to Inn (not to the Hut)
.Services of licensed English speaking guide(s) on hike
.2 nights accommodations at Hotel Butterfly (3-star) in Zermatt
.Train/minibus transfer to Zurich Airport
.Service charges and taxes on above items
.Personally escorted by Penny Pitou
** Price based on minimum 11 people
* Single supplement: TBA (no singles in Les Hauderes,Weisshorn
and Prafleuri Hut)
Trip Leader:
Penny Pitoupenny@pennypitoutravel.comPerhaps best known for winning two silver medals in skiing at the 1960 Winter Olympics at Squaw Valley, Penny has taken her European ski racing experience and successfully run ski and hiking trips to the Alps for over thirty years. Her knowledge of the mountains, the people, and the countries combined with her ability to speak German and French fluently make for great trips - well organized, educational and fun. Penny personally escorts each trip, but gauges the abilities of the individuals when deciding daily adventures. Having achieved over 75% repeat business consistently on each trip over the years, Penny must be doing something right! Come join her on a skiing or hiking adventure
