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Guided - Tour du Mont Blanc – 9 days (Hotel)

Guided Group Hike - Hotel Accommodation

Guided - Tour du Mont Blanc – 9 days (Hotel)

Guided Group Hike - Hotel Accommodation

On this Guided Group Trip, you will hike around the stunning Mt. Blanc Range, hiking as close as possible to this legendary alpine giant without actually
climbing. Every day, enjoy so many new discoveries as you explore the different sides, cultures, and landscapes of the range: first through France, and then Italy and Switzerland. The well-marked trails and circuits are trade and communications that have been used, in some cases, since Antiquity. This is hands down one of the world’s major and most classic multi-day mountain hikes!

Overview: 4 to 5 hours of hiking per day and/or 600 to 800 meters of vertical gain, and/or distances up to 15 kilometers.

Duration : 9 days
Luggage transfers : Included you only carry your day pack
Lodging : Hotel (private rooms can be added on request - additional cost)
Guide: French, English speaking, mountain leader (UIMLA certified)

‍Group : From 5 to 12 people

Arrival/ Departure: Nearest Geneva Airport

Group Guided Departures:

July 11 & July 27, 2023
August 8 & Aug 18, 2023
Sept 5

Private Departures: Can be arranged on request - Additional Cost

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Trip ITINERARY

Day 1: ARRIVAL DAY IN CHAMONIX

Arrival in Chamonix, a very typical and historical town in the Alps. Settle into your comfortable hotel, stroll through Chamonix's quaint cobblestone streets, and relax before embarking on what will be a truly amazing through-hike.

Lodging : hotel

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Day 2: LES HOUCHES - TRICOT PASS - LES CONTAMINES - MONTJOIE

Meet at 9 am at your hotel with your guide. Local morning transfer to Les Houches. Bellevue lift takes you up to Bellevue where the hike starts. You first hike down to the end of Bionnassay glacier for a lovely view on the glacier from a "nepali hanging bridge". Climb up to Col de Tricot (2120 m). Nice trail down to chalets de Miage (1560 m), charming hamlet overlooked by the Dômes de Miage summit, time for a rest. Then hike up to chalets du Truc (1720 m). A last effort hiking down to the village: Les Contamines Montjoie were you overnight.

Ascent : 650 m. Descent : 1250 m . Hiking : 5 hrs.

Lodging : hotel. Included meals : breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Day 3: LES CONTAMINES - CROIX DU BONHOMME PASS - LES CHAPIEUX - BOURG-SAINT-MAURICE

Short transfer with a local bus to Notre-Dame-de-la-Gorge (1210m) a famous Baroque church. Then start for the longest day of this week with an old roman road. Progressive ascent to Col du Bonhomme (2329m) between Mont-Blanc and Beaufortain ranges. You keep hiking up to col de la Croix-du-Bonhomme (2433 m). Beautiful panorama on the Vanoise range, first french national Park. Last stage of the day hiking down through alpine meadows leading to the typical hamlet of Les Chapieux. A 25' transfer with a private vehicle takes you to Bourg-Saint-Maurice to find an hotel (none in Les Chapieux).

Ascent : 1250 m. Descent : 950 m. Hiking : 7 hrs.

Lodging : hotel. Included meals : breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Day 4: BOURG-SAINT-MAURICE - LA VILLE DES GLACIERS - LA SEIGNE PASS - COURMAYEUR

After a morning transfer, start hiking from la Ville des Glaciers (1790 m) where you can see the cheese farm. Hike up through a nice alpine meadow to Col La Seigne (2516 m) where you reach the french-italian border. Stunning point of view on legendary summits of Mont-Blanc de Courmayeur, Noire de Peutrey, Grandes Jorasses... Then hike down into the val Veny to the end of Miage glacier. A short transfer brings you to Courmayeur (1226 m), the Italian Alps capital.

Ascent : 750 m. Descent : 850 m. Hiking : 5 hrs.

Lodging : hotel. Included meals : breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Day 5: REST DAY AT COURMAYEUR

Today is your day off! Take time to enjoy the beautiful town of Courmayeur. You will have many choices during this day.

You can take the Skyway lift up to 3,466m above sea level! The view at the top is breathtaking with a 360 degree view from the circular terrace! Don't hesitate to go to the Mont Blanc room, Sky Vertigo or Kartell Bistrot Panoramique for a coffee break at altitude.

You can also enjoy a good bath in the thermal baths of Pré Saint Didier. Inaugurated in 1838, these thermal baths offer you a course of about 40 sensory practices: sauna chalet, relaxation rooms, indoor and outdoor hot water pools, possibility of massages, lunch, aperitif. All you need to have an excellent and relaxing day!

If you prefer to discover the surroundings on foot, your guide will be able to suggest various short hikes.

Lodging : hotel. Included meals : breakfast. Meals not included : lunch, dinner.

Day 6: COURMAYEUR - GRAND COL FERRET PASS - LA FOULY - CHAMPEX

A shorter day in the middle of the week allows you time to rest. Short transfer from Courmayeur to the end of the Italian side of Val Ferret. The hike begins at the foot of the Pré-de-Bar glacier to reach rifugio Elena (2052 m). Hike up to Grand col Ferret (2537m), italian-swiss border. One last sight on Italy and you hike down through the sweet Swiss alpine meadow to reach the hamlet of Ferret (1 740m). Afternoon transfer on a private vehicle to the village of Champex and his charming Lake.

Ascent : 800 m. Descent : 900 m. Hiking : 5 hrs.

Lodging : hotel. Included meals : breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Day 7: CHAMPEX BOVINES - TRIENT ARGENTIÈRE - CHAMONIX

From Champex, start by hiking through the Swiss mountain pastures and alpine meadows known for the grazing cows that produce some of the Alps' most famous cheeses! From Bovine, enjoy incomparable views of the Rhône River Valley. We also offer an alternate hike: please be aware that this option presents a much longer and more committing adventure. Fenêtre d'Arpette (2665m) is a spectacular high-mountain notch located near the Grands Glacier. Finish the day in the village of Trient (1280m). Transfer to Chamonix in France where you will eat dinner and spend the night in a hotel.

Ascent : 750 m. Descent : 900 m. Hiking : 5 h 30.

Lodging : hotel. Included meals : breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Day 8: CHAMONIX - ARGENTIÈRE - LAC BLANC - CHAMONIX

Last day in the mountains in the Aiguilles-Rouges range facing Mont Blanc range. You get perfect views all day on glaciers and summits on the other side of the valley. From Col des Montets (1461m), you follow a balcony trail up to lake des Chéserys, famous to reflect the most famous mountain of the Alps ! The itinerary continues to beautiful Lake Blanc (2352m). Finally hike down to La Flégère (1877m) to reach Les Praz de Chamonix with a cable car. Back to Chamonix hotel. You will say good-bye to your guide before enjoying your last dinner in town.

Ascent : 950 m. Descent : 500 m. Hiking : 5 hrs.

Lodging : hotel. Included meals : breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Day 9: END OF THE TOUR - CHAMONIX

Enjoy your last breakfast before checking out. Take the time to explore Chamonix before heading off.

Included meals : breakfast.

Not included : lunch, dinner

Additional Trip Info

French - English speaking trekking leader (UIMLA certified) from day 2 to day 7 and from 5 to 12 participants,
Accommodations as described in double/twin rooms (in some cases in triple or quadruple rooms when accommodations lack double room availability).
Meals : 8 breakfasts, 6 diners (dinner not included in Chamonix on day 1 and day 5 in Courmayeur), 6 pack-lunches (1 lunch not included on day 5 in Courmayeur during the rest day).
Snacks
A welcome drink
Luggage transfer every night
Cable-cars and transfers as described on the itinerary

Transportation from Geneva to Chamonix on day 1 and from Chamonix to Geneva on day 8 (don't hesitate to ask us if you are interested in these transfers, we can book this transfer for you),
Any single room (requested or for a odd number of people),
Dinner first day in Chamonix
Lunch and dinner in Courmayeur on day 5 during your rest day
Drinks and personal expenses
Insurance for trip cancellation/interruption, lost/stolen baggage, or assistance.

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