This means not only delivering first class hospitality and event management, but all the key ingredients that make up the culture and experience of professional road racing. Covering 770 km and 21,500 metres of climbing, it consolidates the organisers claim to organise the highest and toughest sportives in the world. Join our team of expert guides, mechanics and local hosts and discover some of the best riding on the planet. Download haute route and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad, and ipod touch. Inhabitants of hautesalpes were 121 419 in the 1999 census and 752 in the 2006 census. List of points of interest for each town on the course of haute route, including hotels, massage areas, race village, start and end points for.
The haute route is a classic trekking route that goes from chamonix to zermatt, connecting mont blanc with the matterhorn. Connecting the two alpine centres of chamonix and zermatt, the route offers. The haute route season runs from midmarch to the end of april this is when the glacier and snow conditions are generally best for the route and therefore when the mountain huts are open, along with all the uplift and other infrastructure supporting the route we are often asked when in the season its best to go, so its important to understand that. Haute route alps riders roadbook 2019 haute route alps riders roadbook 2019. And best of all its ad free, so sign up now and start using at home or in the classroom. This is the ultimate high alpine trekking adventure, following the iconic haute route from chamonix to zermatt.
I then imported the route with variations into caltopo and made three geopdfs. Megeve nice, thursday 20th august saturday 29th august 2020 further information will be added as ocsport release 2020 route info. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read trekking in the alps. Along the way, the trail passes by 10 of the 12 highest peaks in the alps, as it winds its way through glacial valleys, alpine meadows, and enchanting villages. Our hr alps package prices increase in line with the ocsport 2020 entry increases. Review hiking haute route and summer skiing zermatt summer 2019. Common mistakes when preparing for the haute route alpinecols. Summer haute route trek alpine ascents international. After a week of racing, the 450 riders of the 2018 haute route alps celebrated their achievement this afternoon in nice after crossing the finish. Rather than just a single path, its really a network of trails traversing the pennine alps and crossing the high passes and glacial valleys of the region. Hello all, am hiking the haute route from chamonix to zermatt in july and am wondering if there are downloadable maps of swizerland for gps iphone app and which app that might be. Guests will be transfered from airport and taken to the hotel in megeve.
The haute routes objective is to deliver an unparalleled professional experience for amateur cyclists. The first leg of the haute route from chamonix to argentiere is relatively easy and short. The route for the haute route alps 2015 has at last been released. It really is an amazing event and a great way to take your riding to the next level. In the summer of 2010 we amy and jim hiked through the pyrenees from the atlantic coast to the mediterranean coast, following the haute route pyrenees aka hrp or alta ruta or pyrenean haute route through france, spain, and andorra. Connecting the two alpine centres of chamonix and zermatt, the route offers everything youd expect on a high mountain ski tour with glacial terrain every day, amazing scenery, tough climbs and big ski descents. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from swiss alps. Taking a dramatic and uncompromising line, the classic haute route traverses the heart of the european alps, linking mont blanc to the matterhorn by a. Haute route ask the experts the col collective cycling. The haute route glacier trek provides perfect acclimatization for climbing mont blanc 4,810 m 15,778 ft. The goto english guide for the walkers haute route is definitely kev reynolds chamonix to zermatt. This means not only delivering first class hospitality and event management, but all the. Haute route switzerland includes accommodation in a hotel and hostel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
It is a no frills, but a reasonable place to pass the night. The three poor souls who took on the haute route alps with minimal training and busy lives try to slog through the seven days. Kev has a gift of clear and detailed easytoread descriptions, and it is easy to follow him through every twist and turn of the route. Jun 16, 2015 common mistakes when preparing for the haute route by olivier dulaurent, with silas cullen and marvin faure as the official coaching and training partner to the haute route, we get to meet and ride with a lot of cyclists who are training for the event.
We partially followed the swiss haute route, which kicks off in madulain, heading to chamanna descha, preda and chamanna jenatsch and ended at julierpass. The haute route is expanding to the pyrenees in 20, in addition to its third edition in the alps. Haute route events are held in the most iconic cycling locations worldwide. Using those tracks and my recollection of the route from having done it a number of times i drew in the route. Chamonix to zermatt, mont blanc to the matterhorn in two weeks of mountain travel you will see the greatest collection of 4000 metre peaks in the alps. It passes the impressive bernina range, which is one of the highest ranges of the alps. Thanks to the haute route for inviting us to ride this years haute route alps. The worlds most prestigious multiday events for amateur riders, taking place over seven or threeday formats in the worlds most iconic cycling terrain. Haute route stock photos download 395 royalty free photos. Chamonix zermatt haute route chauvin guides international llc. What does the haute route or tour du mont blanc really look like. The haute route ski tour is the most famous ski tour in the world and a classic mountain. Get your hands on the 2020 haute route products now on offer.
Gcn rides the haute route alps published on september 29th 2017. It is a little over 5 miles and meanders up the valley. Road to haute route ambassadors programme referral programme. Haute route pyrenees, atlantic to mediterranean, summer 2010. On a warm saturday afternoon, the ninth annual haute route alps reached its final destination on the seaside promenade des anglais in nice. Follow along as mike douglas and alexis godbout tour through switzerlands urner alps to explore a beautiful mountain range on skis. Videos of tour du mont blanc, haute route, alta via 1. Haute route alps 2016 riders roadbook by haute route issuu. Check the haute route website for more details, or for a truly protouch, contact two wheel tours. Haute route video training series, informational clips and promotions provided by expert alpenwild guides. It will download places, stages and maps for all the three haute route races. The haute route ski tour is the most famous ski tour in the world and a classic mountain journey.
The town offers several dining options and a grocery store. There is also a blog that describes the trip in detail here. Grimpeur magazine webseries news results gallery my event photos faqs. Try twonav app for a fully featured navigation and sport tracking experience. When this route was released, it was the longest and most challenging route on zwift, covering all segments in watopia at least twice. Haute route alps official highlights video released august 2019 haute route promotional video released august 2019 haute route qingcheng 2019 twowheeltours reconnaissance trip. Walkers haute route selfguided walking holiday sherpa. Mountain lake villages amongst beautifully chiseled peaks in the heart of the european alps, this historical sevenday trek starts in the quaint mountain village of chamonix, france and ends in picturesque zermatt, switzerland. Here we have a closer look at the route, the extensions and the variations to this classic voyage. Haute route 2020 our official tour operator haute route packages will include full entry unless you have an entry already and choose the non entry package, hb accomodation and airport transfers and lots more.
It is a traverse of the western alps from chamonix mt blanc to zermatt. The walkers haute route hike from chamonix to zermatt. There youll find delightful villages and remote alp hamlets, wander flower meadows and deep fragrant forests, skirt exquisite tarns that toss. Walkers haute route chamonix to zermatt complete guide. Theyre community curated and backed by strava activity data to help you choose the right roads and paths. The classic walkers haute route, by cicerone publishing. Once again the haute route presents a very serious challenge, with a magnificent course over many of the most iconic climbs in the. Featuring just 4 different host towns, you will make the most of your riding. We supported a group of riders through haute route alps last summer. One option for lodging is the chalet pierre semard.
Taking place over 3 or 7 days come live and ride like a pro on the haute route. The walkers haute route is the name given to one of the worlds most beautiful treeking routes, traversing through the alps, from chamonix, france, at the foot of mont blanc, to zermatt, switzerland, and the matterhorn. The haute route is a spectacular and demanding summer hike. During a landmark year for the haute route in 2018 both of the flagship 7day events in europe are returning with revamped and rejuvenated courses that are sure to please amateur riders from across the globe. Our new online dictionaries for schools provide a safe and appropriate environment for children. Cycling holidays made easy sportive breaks takes you to the best climbs, routes and sportives in europe without the hassle. The haute route alps and haute route pyrenees reveal two. Make the most of your run or ride with strava routes. Alpes dolomites pyrenees this app has been developed jointly by haute route and twonav teams. The route traverses below the summits of 10 out of the 12 of the highest peaks in the alps, and crosses several high passes. Haute route alps riders roadbook 2017 by haute route issuu.
The haute route, or the high route or mountaineers route is the name given to a route with several variations undertaken on foot or by ski touring between chamonix in france and zermatt in switzerland. From cycling outfits to lifestyle accessories, you will find high quality products to accompany you on your haute route. The haute route s objective is to deliver an unparalleled professional experience for amateur cyclists. This is haute route alps 2016 by mavic on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. First charted as a summer mountaineering route by members of the english alpine club in the mid19th century, the route takes around 12. Following a multilingual countdown from fergus grant, the ninth edition of haute route alps started in waves from le palais megeve this. Our small documentary on the haute route ski tour trip that our group took from april 17th, 2017 from argentiere to zermatt. Download of all the content is offered when app starts, and it takes about 150mb. Highlevel map showing where the walkers haute route is located in the alps. Sometimes called the walkers haute route high route mt blanc to the matterhorn.
Connecting the two alpine centres of chamonix and zermatt, the route offers everything youd expect on a high mountain ski tour with glacial terrain every day, amazing scenery, tough climbs and big ski. The haute route alps and haute route pyrenees reveal two stunning courses for 2018. Aug 27, 2017 rolling into geneva in a secured convoy this afternoon, hundreds of amateur riders from around the globe completed the 7th edition of the haute route alps. Hiking with your cell phone is smart videos of tour du mont blanc, haute route, alta via 1. Twonav haute route app is designed to let you find all the points of interest at start and end of the stages. With my antisocial streak and limited time i think ill do a small up to five day section of the hr to get a taste and spend a bit longer on the gr5 andor in the pyrenees.
Alpes dolomites pyreneesthis app has been developed jointly by haute route and twonav teams. The haute route is arguably the most famous ski journey in the world. Walkers haute route from chamonix to zermatt expert guide. By using only three that allows people to use the free version of avenza pdf maps for the entire trip and have the maps gps enabled on your phone. When to hike the haute route chamonix to zermatt trekking. This guide is the best way to answer most of your questions and allow you to be part of the haute route community in 2020. Haute route advice from alpine guides the experts in.
Relaxing in the octagon dining area of the spectacular bertol hut, i spent a few minutes thumbing through the huttenbuch the huts visitor log, mystified that so few americans had marked their passage through this amazing spot. Matt prepares for and tackles the haute route rockies making a dream a reality next up, haute route alps. Haute route alps 2015 23082015 nice, france rating. It finishes with a stunning ski descent underneath the magnificent north face of the matterhorn and of course a wellearned beer in zermatt. The walkers haute route from chamonix to zermatt takes the hiker on a visually stunning journey between europes two most iconic mountains mont blanc and the matterhorn. The haute route via verbier is by far the most popular version of the haute route, the skiing is excellent, with every day offering at least a few good opportunities for some fun downhill. Hike the haute route glacier trek from chamonix to zermatt. First time on the haute route, part 1 the backcountry ski. Alps hiking videos haute route videos alpenwild videos. In my experience of riding in the high mountains, some riders will be affected by the altitude more than others, and there seems to be no way of telling who will feel the effects more. An ascent of mont blanc is technically more difficult than the haute route, has more objective dangers, and requires a client to guide ratio of two to one.
When you talk about the haute route, anyone whos passionate about skis and mountains understands what were talking about, and lots of people from all around the world reach chamonix every. The haute route started as a mountaineering trail connecting two great mountaineering centres. The 2017 edition of the haute route alps the original event of the european haute route multiday cyclosportive series is set to feature the most climbing in its sevenyear history raceatlas is a leading directory for mass participation cycling events and media. Haute route alps 2019 3d course flythrough youtube.
Download our english dictionary apps available for both ios and android. Haute definition and meaning collins english dictionary. The first stage of haute route alps 2020 is a classic loop, featuring stunning views of mont blanc and finishing with a finale up to the airport atop cote 2000. Download 395 haute route stock photos for free or amazingly low rates. The route marked is the path that cars and trains take the walkers haute route is a worldrenowned multiday hiking journey starting in chamonix, france near the mont blanc massif and finishing in zermatt, switzerland where the matterhorn towers above. The haute route looks the most stunning, but im also one of those people who prefer solitude hiking. The haute route series starts on 16 august in venice with the dolomites swiss alps event and is immediately followed by the alps and pyrenees.
The walkers haute route from chamonix to zermatt takes the hiker on. Haute route alps riders roadbook 2019 by haute route issuu. The haute route cycling events are prestigious and professionally run multiday road races, timed and ranked, across europes iconic cols. Haute route alps 2015 agony and ecstasy in the mountains by jonathan cook related events. The best time for the haute route may surprise you. The walkers haute route is a 14 day trek from chamonix to zermatt, or in different words from the base of the mont blanc to the matterhorn, one of the most iconic mountains in the world it is located in a place where france, switzerland and italy meet. The walkers haute route selfguided walking holiday is a challenging hike for those looking to explore classic swiss alpine scenery. For the love of the sport, to honor the sport, and all the tradition you realize that your tires are riding over makes it all worthwhile. Trekking in the alps ebook written by kev reynolds. The haute route is probably the most famous hut to hut trip on skis all over the world and it goes across glaciers and high mountains in the alps.
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