Walker's Haute Route: Expert Access
Walker's Haute Route: Expert Access
Access a trail expert to prepare an itinerary that meets your needs. This package includes;
45 min consultation
Personalised itinerary designed by our trail expert
EXPERT CONSULTATION
You receive a 45 min consultation with one of our trail experts to discuss your itinerary requirements and answer any questions you have about the trail. Topics could include:
routes options
accommodation options
trail conditions
when to hike
access to our planning app
Based on your phone consult, our trail expert will create you a personalised itinerary within our new planning app. Access to our new planning app allows you to:
Visualise your daily itinerary: Your trip is broken day by day, with estimated time, distance, elevation change and information on your chosen route.
Choose from sample itinerary database: Want a starting point to plan your multi-day hike in the Alps? Explore our database of sample itineraries with options based on trail, hiking speed, hiking days, and accommodation preference.
Automatically calculate hiking stats: Select your accommodation, campground or permitted bivouac location to get accurate daily hiking stats. Your estimated time, distance, and elevation change are automatically calculated and displayed with every route and transport decision.
Explore accommodation options: We have 170+ accommodation options on and nearby the trail, ranging from mountain huts, hotels, campgrounds and permitted bivouac locations. Information on private v. shared rooms, booking status, and how to book. Great rest day options to choose from too!
Add transportation to your plan: Easily select transport options (gondola, bus, train) to see the impact to your daily hiking stats. All transport details including 2025 schedules and costs are included in your final GPS map.
See real-time hut availability: For the ~25 huts with online booking systems, see their real-time hut availability for the upcoming season.
Get email alerts when beds become available to book: Set email alerts to be notified when:
(1) properties start accepting online bookings for the season
(2) when they list new beds online for different room types (ie: due to cancellations)
Resource library: Explore 30+ resources including webinars, workshops and blog posts created by our trail experts on how to plan and prepare for your trip. Including - packing list, best time to hike, how to get to/from the trail, best weather apps, baggage transfer options, emergency service numbers and more.
Daily snow data: See estimated current snow depth and 48 hour snow forecast on your route to make informed route and gear decisions.
DOWNLOADABLE GPS MAP FILES
Your personalised GPS trail map allows you to navigate your hike in the same way you would in urban areas. Your map is created based on your specific plan/route and can be used on any Android or Apple smartphone. Key features on your GPS map:
Your current location is visible on the map
Your personalized daily hiking statistics are displayed for each section and day of your itinerary
Coloured markers to highlight points of interest, such as water refill, toilet, food/supermarkets and laundry locations
Current season transport schedules to reroute your plan if you need to skip ahead on the trail
Bad weather routes if you need to change to an easier hiking route (where possible)