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Chamonix-Zermatt Walker's route vs Tour des Combins - stage 5 - MAUVOISIN – CABANE CHANRION - MAUVOISIN

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Chamonix-Zermatt Walker's route Tour des Combins - stage 5 - MAUVOISIN – CABANE CHANRION - MAUVOISIN
Distance 182 km 11 km
Elevation gain 10,657 m 1,141 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network Regional Regional
Country Switzerland Switzerland
Best time to hike Best from June to August Best from July to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Chamonix-Zermatt Walker's route vs Tour des Combins - stage 5 - MAUVOISIN – CABANE CHANRION - MAUVOISIN: which should you hike?

At 182 km, Chamonix-Zermatt Walker's route is the longer route — roughly 172 km more than Tour des Combins - stage 5 - MAUVOISIN – CABANE CHANRION - MAUVOISIN (11 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Tour des Combins - stage 5 - MAUVOISIN – CABANE CHANRION - MAUVOISIN is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.