Feel on top of the world on this hiking adventure
Uncover the Alps in all their glory as you spend eight days hiking the iconic Tour du Mont Blanc. Following a circuit route from Chamonix in France, come face to face with dizzying peaks, magnificent lakes and rolling green pastures, passing through Switzerland and Italy on the way. Each day ends in charming accommodation, from historic hotels to scenic alpine huts, and your luggage will be transported for you each day to lighten the load. With a highly qualified International Mountain Leader as your guide, they’ll not only ensure your safety throughout, but also show you what makes this part of the world so special.
Why you’ll love this trip
- The Tour du Mont Blanc is undoubtably one of Europe’s most iconic and beautiful long-distance treks. Enjoy a week of hiking to the backdrop of snow-capped peaks, lakes, glaciers and mountain pastures.
- Comfortable and clean hotels are included each night, plus a remote family-run lodge in the heart of the alps, offering up truly magnificent views of the surrounding mountains.
- Take a load off – literally! Your luggage will be transferred between your accommodation each day, meaning you’ll only have to carry a day pack, and your luggage will be waiting at your hotel.
- Filling breakfasts, picnic lunches and hearty dinners are included on each walking day – fuelling up for your explorations couldn’t be easier (or more delicious!).
- With an experienced and highly qualified International Mountain Leader by your side every step of the way, you can rest assured that you’re in safe hands.
Itinerary
Day 1: Chamonix
Day 2: Chamonix – la Flégère – Lac Blanc – Argentière
Day 3: Argentière – the Forclaz pass – Bovine – Champex
Day 4: Champex – Issert- Ferret- La Fouly – Courmayeur
Day 5: Courmayeur – Seigne pass – Les Chapieux
Seigne pass (2516m), then cross the border back into France. But don’t forget to look behind you – the south face of Mont Blanc now looms in the rear. Continue your walk down to the remote Les Chapieux and come upon an endearing alpine lodge. With a former life as a dairy farm, this converted family-run lodge boasts one of the most spectacular locations you could imagine, looking like a scene straight out of a fairytale. With no other buildings around, you’ll be treated to uninterrupted views of the mountains and green pastures while enjoying total peace and quiet – this is sure to be an experience you won’t forget.
Day 6: Les Chapieux – Bonhomme pass – Les Contamines
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Day 7: Les Contamines – Bionnassay – Les Houches – Chamonix
Day 8: Chamonix
Inclusions
Meals
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners
Transport
On foot, Cable Car, Public bus, Private vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), Alpine lodge (1)
Included activities
- Daily luggage transfer (1 piece per person) max 9kg, packed in a soft bag.
- La Flegere cable car ride
- Mer de Glace & Lac Blanc guided hike
- Bovine guided hike
- Col Ferret guided hike
- Lée Blanche valley guided hike
- Seigne pass hike
- Mountian refuge overnight stay
- Col Du Bonhomme & Croix du Bonhomme guided hike
- Hamlets of Gruvaz
- Champel and Bionnassay guided hike
- Voza pass hike
- Bellevue gondola ride
Images courtesy of Intrepid Group
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