HIKING THE HAUTE ROUTE SWITZERLAND
COL DU FORCLAZ, FRANCE TO GRUBEN, SWITZERLAND
JUNE 20 – 28, 2011
$1450.00
Dick
Ernenwein, Trip Leader
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JOIN
US
FOR
THIS CLASSIC TREK THROUGH THE HEART OF THE SWISS ALPS. IT IS A
WONDERFUL JOURNEY!
 TRIP IS NOW FULL -
CONTACT THE LEADER FOR A WAITING LIST.
The Haute Route was
established almost a hundred years ago as a high
mountaineering route that linked two of Europe's premier mountaineering
centers, Chamonix and Zermatt. The Haute Route, (or the High Route or
Mountaineers Route) is the name given to this route undertaken by foot
or ski by an English hiking Club.
Few long distance hikes offer the variety and grandeur of landscape as
this route. Beginning in Chamonix at the foot of the highest mountain
in Europe and the Alps, Mont Blanc, the haute route winds its way
through the Swiss Canton of Valais for 112 miles. Taking in what is
thought to be the greatest collection of four thousand meter peaks in
all the Alps, it culminates at the foot of the Matterhorn in Zermatt.
It has been a dream of mine for over 25 years to hike this famous trek.
There are 12 stages in which most hike the entire Haute Route in 12 +
days. The first 2 stages and the last stage are the least impressive
and thus I have decided to hike 9 of the 12 stages in 7 consecutive
days and 8 nights.
While Mont Blanc will remain in view much of the hike, you will also
become familiar with equally impressive peaks such as the Grand Combin,
pigne d'Arolla, Dent Blanche and the Weisshorn. This hike is nothing
short of fantastic!
We must carry everything with us in our backpack as there will be no
luggage transfers. This is a strenuous route covering about 78 miles
and crossing 11 passes, many over 9000 feet. You must an experienced
hiker in excellent physical and climbing condition. We will hike
beneath imposing peaks and glaciers of the Swiss Alps, wander through
alpine meadows and larch forests, cross high, barren passes and descend
into lush green valleys. We will lunch in places with awesome
panoramas; stay at two remote mountain huts and 6 small Swiss villages
and hamlets.
While there will be 3 ambitious days there will also be 2 or 3 more
leisurely days; although by ADK standards I would describe everyday as
strenuous. We will hike the entire route with only one short transfer
by the public Post Bus from Arolla to Evolene.
Please read the itinerary very carefully so that you clearly understand
the physical challenge of the trip.
Outing Cost:
$1450.00 per person
Payment policy:
A deposit of $400 is due at the time of registration. The balance of
$1050.00 is due no later than February 20, 2011.
Cancellation policy:
If you need to cancel the trip at any time, an $85.00 ADK registration
fee is non-refundable. If registrant cancels prior to 2-20-11, all
payments received by ADK minus the $85 will be refunded. After 2-20-11,
refund will only be made if the vacancy can be filled from the waiting
list. If the vacancy cannot be filled, no refund at all will be made.
If the leader decides this trip is not for you or the trip is canceled
by ADK, all payments received will be refunded.
Included in price:
- 8
nights
lodging
double occupancy except in Cabanes.
- Single
room
$300/
additional (a roommate cannot be guaranteed)
- 8
breakfasts
and
8 dinners
Not included:
- Airfare
and
ground
transportation including mountain lifts or Post Bus.
- Luggage
transfer
- Lunches
and
beverages
Accommodations:
Include 5 different hotels, one in a French Hamlet and 4 different
Swiss Villages plus 2 remote Mountain Huts or Cabanes. The hotels will
all be in double rooms with bathroom ensuite. The Mountain Hut is
dormitory style sleeping with shared baths. A single room in the Hotels
is extra and although I will try to find everyone a roommate it cannot
be guaranteed.
Daily Itinerary
For more information
including a detailed itinerary, contact Dick
Ernenwein, 845-565-3866, 4 Commonwealth Ave, Newburgh, NY 12550.
e-mail: rernenwein@msn.com
PRICING:
THIS
TRIP
IS SUBJECT TO AN INCREASE IN COST AT ANY TIME UNTIL THE
TRIP'S DEPARTURE DATE. BECAUSE THIS IS AN INTERNATIONAL TRIP AND THE
PRICE FOR THIS TRIP WAS ESTABLISHED IN NOVEMBER OF 2009, IT MAY BE
NECESSARY FOR A SURCHARGE IF THE VALUE OF THE DOLLAR CONTINUES ITS
DECLINE AGAINST THE EURO.
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Please
note:
Prices
and trip arrangements are subject to change due to
circumstances beyond ADK's control. All registration fees are
non-refundable. Details including cancellation policy will
be supplied to
all those requesting trip information.
MEMBERSHIP
IN
THE
ADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN CLUB IS REQUIRED FOR
PARTICIPATION
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