Altitude

During our program, we will be hiking at elevations of 7,000 to 8,000 feet above sea level. The following are approximate elevations for key cities and areas on our itinerary:

Overnight ELEVATIONS:

• Zermatt: 5,276'

• Aosta: 1,913'

• Courmayeur: 4,016'

• Chamonix: 3,396'

Highest elevation visited : 12,605' - We will ascend via a cable car to a viewing platform and explore for just one and a half  hours before descending to a lower elevation for a hike. 

If you live at low altitudes at home, you may experience some effects of being at altitude at these elevations. Symptoms can include headache, dizziness, fatigue, shortness of breath, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, and a general feeling of being unwell.