Walker’s Haute Route Switzerland | 5 Days Solo Hiking to Zermatt & Matterhorn

A 5-day solo journey through the Swiss Alps, hiking from La Sage to Zermatt along part of the Walker’s Haute Route. This trip was very different from my usual backpacking adventures. Instead of carrying everything and camping each night, I stayed in mountain villages and huts and used buses, trains, gondolas, and cable cars along the way — while still hiking through remote mountain passes, glaciers, and some incredible Alpine terrain. The weather made the journey even more interesting. There were rainy days, foggy mornings, and times when the mountains completely disappeared into the clouds. Then, without much warning, the clouds would open and reveal some spectacular views. And after days of waiting for it, finishing the journey in Zermatt with the Matterhorn finally appearing through the fog was a pretty special way to end the trip. Date: September 7 to 11, 2026 Length: 40+ miles Elevation Gain: 15,974 ft Route Type: Point to Point AllTrails: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/rec... Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ashokau... Find me on Instagram @ashokaupadhya #hiking #backpacking