Haute Route Stage 13 Europahutte

Walker’s Haute Route Stage 13: St. Niklaus to the Europahütte

Julie Switzerland 6 Comments

As you enter one of the final stages of the Walker’s Haute Route, you will most likely be sore, a bit fatigued, and growing tired of massive mountain ascents and descents. Plus, the anticipation of seeing Zermatt and the Matterhorn grows. The good news is that Stage 13 of the Haute Route features the final climb of the trek. There …

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Walker’s Haute Route Stage 12: Gruben to Augstbordpass to St. Niklaus

Tyler Switzerland 2 Comments

Today’s stage marks the beginning of the end of the Walker’s Haute Route. With only three stages to go, things once again ramp up in both alpine views and physical challenge in terms of the trail. Opening up to Mattertal valley and passing through a large hamlet, Stage 12 has little shortage in excellent views. However, with its long ascent …