Haute Route Glacier Trek - A high level glacier tour from Chamonix to Zermatt
References of prior guests: We will gladly put potential clients in touch with previous participants of each trip in order for interested guests to get more personalized references and their questions answered from a more objective point of view than what our office could provide.

Haute Route Glacier Trek 2007:

"Markus and Lutz were first rate!   
I was very impressed with them during the second day out, orienteering us safety to our destination through the white out blizzard.  They always had our safety first and were fun to hang out with and were encouraging the group during some tough sections.   I thought all lodging was good except the lodging conditions at the Albert Premier hut, which was kind of crappy but excellent everywhere else, especially Arolla..." Dan M,  DC, USA  

"Markus and Lutz made the trip! They were the bomb. If it wasn't for them on the second day (blizzard -white out etc) I think I would have decided this trek sucks!   But their positive attitude and plus them finding the Hut! :) Made the trip fun and memorable for me..." Terry S., CA, USA

"Credit definitely foremost to Markus and Lutz who are the best- certainly several parties who seemed to be asking for directions/ pointers during one of our stormier days probably wished they were with us as well. They are fantastic guides- made the whole trip so very enjoyable from start to finish despite having to juggle some weather issues, variance in tempos amidst the group, and all the things we were likely entirely unaware of..." Meg J., NY, USA

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"I had a great time on both the trek and Weissmiss climb.  Markus & Lutz were both great - very knowledgeable, professional, courteous and just fun to hang out with.  We had a white out one day in a blizzard and they navigated us perfectly to our hut.  I also appreciated their (and on top's) flexibility with regard to changing our plans the last day. 
The hotel lodging - in Argentiere and Arolla - was fine.  Most of the huts were nice, given their location.  The food was pretty decent across the board as well, save breakfast.  To some extent that's to be expected, given the remote location of the huts.
Thanks Jorg again for all of his help regarding answering questions.  The only thing I'd recommend is emphasizing that people doing the Mt Blanc climb will need warmer clothing than the trek.  our guides said it can be helpful to have a down jacket for rest stops during the climb..." Mike M., NJ, USA  

"Flory was a really great guide - always ready to help and always sensitive to how everyone was doing. If it wasn't for my concern about being affected by the altitude (I had a cold as well), I would be quite tempted to book another trip straight away! ..." Martin R., UK

"Flory is a super guide. He is reassuring, knowledgeable, experienced, organized, interesting and a fun guy! He always let us know in advance what we should expect, how to be prepared and when to get up. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to have him as a guide on another trip.
I definitely will (and have) recommended OnTop to other people. The trip was well organized. The food at the huts was great! Being a vegetarian was not a problem, there was plenty for me to eat. Loved the rosti, but don't eat too much at lunch and then hike or you could get heartburn!
There was a minor glitch with the airport transfer service when we arrived in Geneva. Our plane was delayed and I was able to contact both offices about our estimated arrival. We had to wait a couple of hours at the airport for the van to pick us up. We were tired and cranky then after a long flight without sleep..." Nancy D., NY, USA

"The whole trip was even better than I expected.  Flory was awesome, one of the best guides I think I've ever had.  Really knowledgeable and personable, and very responsive to individual concerns and abilities.  La Couronne was a nice hotel, and I found the staff really friendly and helpful.  All the other lodging was good, too, and the huts exceeded my expectations, as did the food. .." Heather S., Montana, USA

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"Personally, I did not like the hut lodging (sleeping 20 to a room etc) but I realize that is the way it is if you want to do this route. Not On Top's problem!   The food at the first hut (in France) was awful. The hotel in Argentiere was wonderful!   The room was very very nice, the breakfasts were great and the woman at the front desk was just terrific. Hotel in Arolla was lovely and dinner/ breakfast very good.
Itinerary?   Great ... challenging for me, less so for my daughter.   We skipped one day on the glacier because of rain / fog..." Jeanne G., USA

"The high points for me were falling safely in crevasses (!) and the amazing views of the mountains.
For technical skills, knowledge and safety, Lutz gets an A+. He was also sociable and friendly in the afternoons and at dinnertime. He also gets an A+ for his excellent and creative work rearranging the canceled Mont Blanc expedition.
Lodging in the huts was excellent, except for Albert Premier. Unpleasant "squat-style" bathroom. Food in all places excellent...." Brad A., Nova Scotia, Canada

"Lutz is a fantastic climber, he takes extraordinary care for the safety of his clients, and he genuinely seeks out the company of his clients during the long hours that can be spent in a hut, which is unusual and not easy for someone who speaks English as a second language.
The Hotel de la Couronne in Argentiere and Grand Hotel Kurhaus in Arolla were both wonderful places to stay.   The dormitory facilities and food at the huts were superior to anything I expected.
I was very impressed with the amount of work Lutz did to come up with alternative hikes and accommodations when plans had to change because of the weather...."
Stephen G., Oregon, USA

"I thought the huts were more than adequate, though the Albert could do with a some upgrades. Food everywhere was pretty good and plentiful, though the breakfasts could have been more substantial.   Hotels in Argentiere and Alrolla were absolutely fine, with the award for hoteliers of the year going to our new best friends at the Sonne , which was excellent!!!!!!!!!! ..." Jim R., UK

"Thank you all for the excellent administration, granting discounts and upgrades and lastly for delivering quite superb weather. Is it any surprise we had such a cracking adventure..." Ray M., Hong Kong, China

"Trient - modern and very nice. Chanrion also comfortable   Bertol a real experience and very friendly welcome.  Schonbielehutte serves excellent food (we didn't stay there).  Hotel Glacier in Arolla was excellent as was the Sonne in Zermatt...."
Mark D., UK

"The huts and hotels were great.  The toilet facilities in the Albert were pretty rough and one of the hut guardians could do with a course in customer relations.   Food was great.  Breakfasts very basic.  Ear defenders should go on your kit list..."
Alex B., Thailand

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