It is decidedly Autumnal in the Alps. A week of research in Switzerland brought all types of weather, as is common at this type of year: some sun but also some rain, cloud, wind and snow.


At the Meidpass, one of the passes on the way to Gruben


The wintry scene at Lac de Moiry after snowfall overnight


Gruben in the quiet Turtmanntal


The lower part of Gasenreid, above St Niklaus

For our 2010 season we will offer the routes via St Luc and Hotel Weisshorn as alternatives, giving possibilities for more atmospheric or more gentle crossings to Gruben in addition to the normal route from Zinal. Details will be on the holiday pages below, plus our forthcoming Walking Guides page to the Haute Route. Please contact us at any point to discuss the trek.

Walker's Haute Route
Walker's Haute Route (Guided)