Last tested
2024
Status:ongoing
2026

Haute Route 10 Plus

Binding of the year Light
One of the leaders in the light touring segment, it performs better in descent than a race binding. This version comes with magnetic climbing aids
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Buyer’s Guide reviews

Comfort / Dynafit inserts
Step-in
Release with pole
Release with gloves
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The charts show our impressions from testing
Product info
Category average
Release test / Dynafit inserts
FRONT R + L average
Good
Heel cap
Good
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Release test / Other inserts
FRONT R + L average
Excellent
Heel cap
Poor
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Comfort / Other inserts
Step-in
Release with pole
Release with gloves
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In words

Intro
This is reference model for die-hard purists of the light philosophy, for which an essential form and clean lines are paramount. From this season, it comes only in the Plus version with metal heel riser flaps. The Speed toe, with the wider rear drill hole pattern also makes its debut, making this suitable for skis with around 100 mm waists. The heel uses the Cam Release System (which protects against lateral rotation and twisting of the pins when driving the boot hard on edge, making it an ideal set-up with modern lightweight boots), and is mounted on a 30 mm adjustment slider track. The brake comes as an optional extra (R15.XXX).
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Fit
We already thought this was a perfect binding, and its light weight was just the last of the qualities we liked about it. Since last year, a second heel riser flap has been added, which really helps with boots with less ROM. For this season, the real gear geeks (like us) will be pleased to find the new Speed toe, which, in addition to being bomb proof, also sports the same look at basically the same weight. For demanding skiers who pay close attention to ramp angles, with a very low drop and super-precise and stable base mounted on the R01 metal slider track. A perfect model for lovers of leashless, brakeless bindings (though we’re not allowed to say that here...).
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Technical specifications

Materials
Alu 7075, stainless steel, POM
Type
full pin
Ski brake
no, optional
Number of mounting screws
8
Crampon slot
Yes
Adjustable release range
Yes
Available versions
Haute Route 8, Haute Route 8 Plus, Haute Route 10
Walking modes
flat, + 35, + 38, +56, +59 mm
Released in
2024
Price
549 €
Declared specsMeasured by us
N/A
Drop
XXXXX
220 g
Individual weight
XXXXX
N/A
Toe cap weight
XXXXX
N/A
Heel cap weight
XXXXX
N/A
Mounting screws weight
XXXXX
N/A
Front pin height
XXXXX
N/A
Rear pin height
XXXXX
N/A
Minimum release range
XXXXX
N/A
Maximum release range
XXXXX
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