Guided 3-Day Hike from Verbier to Arolla on the Haute Route
Highlight of the Summer Haute Route that links Chamonix to Zermatt, this 3-day hike from Verbier to Arolla is a must for every hiker! Wonderful and very varied landscapes, from green pastures to boulder fields and glaciers, two nights in high altitude mountain huts, and the best views of the surrounding 4000 meter peaks. Don't miss out!
This trip is led by Céline Kahn, international mountain leader.
Day 1: Verbier - Cabane de Louvie
We meet in Le Châble in the morning and take the cable car to Les Ruinettes. We start with a beautiful and relatively flat trail along the Valais bisses (canals), then start the climb on the famous Sentier des Chamois, facing the Combins massif. Once we reach Col Termin at 2648m, we start our descent to the beautiful Cabane de Louvie by Louvie lake, with a breathtaking view of the Grand Combin and the Mauvoisin reservoir. Dinner and night at Cabane de Louvie.
Tech. info: 13.6 km, 750 m up, 850 m down/8.5 miles, 2500 ft up, 2800 ft down
Accommodation: Cabane de Louvie - Bed in a dorm with shared bathroom
Day 2: Cabane de Louvie - Cabane de Prafleuri
Difficult but stunning day! We start with a climb to Col de Louvie at 2921m. We then cross a landscape of barren rock with massive mountains, tumbling moraines, and drying glaciers and reach the second pass of the day, Col de Prafleuri at 2965m, highest point of the entire hike. Descent to Cabane de Prafleuri for the night.
Tech. info: 12 km, 1200 m up, 750 m down/ 7.5 miles, 4000 ft up, 2500 ft down
Accommodation: Cabane de Prafleuri - Bed in a dorm with shared bathroom (no shower)
Day 3: Cabane de Prafleuri - Arolla
Day with some easy sections and some challenging ones. Climb to Col des Roux at 2804m and descent on the other side to walk along the giant Lac des Dix. Great views of the Mont Blanc de Cheilon ahead of us and climb to the second pass of the day, Col de Riedmatten at 2918m, before hiking down to the high village of Arolla.
Tech. info: 17.7 km, 800 m up, 1500 m down/ 11 miles, 2600 ft up, 5000 ft down
If you would like to stay one or several extra nights in Verbier before the hike or in Arolla after the hike, we can help you organise accommodation and recommend you some hikes, activities and restaurants.
Requirements
Very good physical condition needed, used to hiking several days in a row, with up to 20 km and 1'200 m of elevation gain per day, carrying a multi-day backpack. Training required.
Meeting point
Le Châble VS, train station, on Friday 7 August 2026 at 10:00
End point
Arolla, on Sunday 9 August 2026 around 16:00
Day Clothing Essentials
- Hiking boots
- T-shirt
- Hiking trousers or shorts
- Fleece
- Down jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- Waterproof over trousers
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses
- Warm hat
- Buff
- Gloves
Night Essentials
- Sleeping bag liner
- Lightweight towel
- Ear plugs
- Cash for drinks at the huts
Technical gear
- Hiking poles
- Hiking backpack (30-40L)
- Waterproof backpack cover
- Waterproof inner bags
- Headlamp with spare batteries
F&B
- Water (min. 2L)
- Snacks
Pharmacy
- Sunscreen and lip protector
- Plasters and basic medicine
The price for this event is CHF 500.
Included in price
- 3 hiking days, guided by an international mountain leader
- 2 nights of accommodation, in mountain huts
- Dinner on day 1 and day 2
- Breakfast on day 2 and day 3
- Transfers included in the itinerary above
Not included in price
- Transport to Le Châble on 7 August and from Arolla on 9 August
- Luggage transfer (transfer of a luggage from Chamonix to Arolla can be arranged for an additional cost)
- Lunches (possibility to buy packed lunches from all accommodations or to buy groceries along the way)
- Drinks and snacks
Insurance
It is the participant's responsibility to get health and accident insurances that cover mountain rescue, including extreme sports. Becoming a Rega patron is highly recommended (CHF 40 per year only for emergency medical assistance from the air).
Group size
Min. 3 / Max. 8 participants
Terms and conditions
By signing up for this event, you agree that you have read, understood and will adhere to our Terms and Conditions.
Day 1: Verbier - Cabane de Louvie
We meet in Le Châble in the morning and take the cable car to Les Ruinettes. We start with a beautiful and relatively flat trail along the Valais bisses (canals), then start the climb on the famous Sentier des Chamois, facing the Combins massif. Once we reach Col Termin at 2648m, we start our descent to the beautiful Cabane de Louvie by Louvie lake, with a breathtaking view of the Grand Combin and the Mauvoisin reservoir. Dinner and night at Cabane de Louvie.
Tech. info: 13.6 km, 750 m up, 850 m down/8.5 miles, 2500 ft up, 2800 ft down
Accommodation: Cabane de Louvie - Bed in a dorm with shared bathroom
Day 2: Cabane de Louvie - Cabane de Prafleuri
Difficult but stunning day! We start with a climb to Col de Louvie at 2921m. We then cross a landscape of barren rock with massive mountains, tumbling moraines, and drying glaciers and reach the second pass of the day, Col de Prafleuri at 2965m, highest point of the entire hike. Descent to Cabane de Prafleuri for the night.
Tech. info: 12 km, 1200 m up, 750 m down/ 7.5 miles, 4000 ft up, 2500 ft down
Accommodation: Cabane de Prafleuri - Bed in a dorm with shared bathroom (no shower)
Day 3: Cabane de Prafleuri - Arolla
Day with some easy sections and some challenging ones. Climb to Col des Roux at 2804m and descent on the other side to walk along the giant Lac des Dix. Great views of the Mont Blanc de Cheilon ahead of us and climb to the second pass of the day, Col de Riedmatten at 2918m, before hiking down to the high village of Arolla.
Tech. info: 17.7 km, 800 m up, 1500 m down/ 11 miles, 2600 ft up, 5000 ft down
If you would like to stay one or several extra nights in Verbier before the hike or in Arolla after the hike, we can help you organise accommodation and recommend you some hikes, activities and restaurants.
Requirements
Very good physical condition needed, used to hiking several days in a row, with up to 20 km and 1'200 m of elevation gain per day, carrying a multi-day backpack. Training required.
Meeting point
Le Châble VS, train station, on Friday 7 August 2026 at 10:00
End point
Arolla, on Sunday 9 August 2026 around 16:00
Day Clothing Essentials
- Hiking boots
- T-shirt
- Hiking trousers or shorts
- Fleece
- Down jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- Waterproof over trousers
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses
- Warm hat
- Buff
- Gloves
Night Essentials
- Sleeping bag liner
- Lightweight towel
- Ear plugs
- Cash for drinks at the huts
Technical gear
- Hiking poles
- Hiking backpack (30-40L)
- Waterproof backpack cover
- Waterproof inner bags
- Headlamp with spare batteries
F&B
- Water (min. 2L)
- Snacks
Pharmacy
- Sunscreen and lip protector
- Plasters and basic medicine
The price for this event is CHF 500.
Included in price
- 3 hiking days, guided by an international mountain leader
- 2 nights of accommodation, in mountain huts
- Dinner on day 1 and day 2
- Breakfast on day 2 and day 3
- Transfers included in the itinerary above
Not included in price
- Transport to Le Châble on 7 August and from Arolla on 9 August
- Luggage transfer (transfer of a luggage from Chamonix to Arolla can be arranged for an additional cost)
- Lunches (possibility to buy packed lunches from all accommodations or to buy groceries along the way)
- Drinks and snacks
Insurance
It is the participant's responsibility to get health and accident insurances that cover mountain rescue, including extreme sports. Becoming a Rega patron is highly recommended (CHF 40 per year only for emergency medical assistance from the air).
Group size
Min. 3 / Max. 8 participants
Terms and conditions
By signing up for this event, you agree that you have read, understood and will adhere to our Terms and Conditions.
