Walker's Haute Route — Stages 1–3: Chamonix to Champex-Lac
~3 days · 24.4 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Walker's Haute Route — Stages 1–3: Chamonix to Champex-Lac is known for
Stages 1–3 of Walker's Haute Route is an official 44 km point-to-point section from Chamonix to Champex-Lac.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 11,184 ft to 27,920 ft over 24.4 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 13.2 mi · 55%
- Downhill 8.8 mi · 36%
- Flat 2.2 mi · 9%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Walker's Haute Route — Stages 1–3: Chamonix to Champex-Lac?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Walker's Haute Route — Stages 1–3: Chamonix to Champex-Lac scores 47/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Walker's Haute Route — Stages 1–3: Chamonix to Champex-Lac take?
Most backpackers hike the Walker's Haute Route — Stages 1–3: Chamonix to Champex-Lac in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 24.4 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How high does the Walker's Haute Route — Stages 1–3: Chamonix to Champex-Lac go?
The Walker's Haute Route — Stages 1–3: Chamonix to Champex-Lac tops out near 8,625 ft over its 24.4 miles.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.