MOUNTAIN HUT / REFUGE & / GÎTE HOSTEL
TOUR CODE:
GPT
A stunning trek around the Grand Combin massif in the
Swiss and Italian Alps
In the heart of the western Pennine Alps is one of the most beautiful
alpine border regions between Switzerland and Italy. Spanning the
valleys of Bagnes and Aosta, the Grand Combin mountain rises to an
altitude of 4314m at its peak. The surrounding valleys and high passes represent ideal hiking conditions
and are an excellent alternative to the busier trails around Mont Blanc. The area is rich with wildlife and the
outstanding views of snowy peaks, tumbling glaciers and verdant lowlands will not fail to impress. A further
highlight of the week long walk is crossing the historic Great St Bernard Pass (2450m), and to be greeted by
our hosts at a centuries old travellers hospice.
ITINERARY: DAY 1 |
Meet at Fionnay and walk to Chanrion (6hrs)
2 |
Walk via the Fenêtre Durand trail
to the Aosta Valley in Italy (6hrs)
3 |
Walk through the Aosta Valley with views to Mont Blanc, overnight
10th Century Monastery (7hrs)
4 |
Cross the Great St Bernard Pass, overnight hospice (7hrs)
5 |
Return to
Switzerland and walk through the Entremont Valley (6hrs)
6 |
Traverse the eastern slopes of the Grand Combin
(6hrs)
7 |
Return to Fionnay with views en route of the Corbassiere Glacier, trip concludes (6hrs)
INCLUSIONS: 
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6breakfasts,7 lunches,6dinners
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6nightsmountainrefuges indormitorystyleaccommodation
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International Mountain Leader
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luggage transfer by mule (max 7kgs ‑ early and late season departures use
luggage van for transfer)
Grand Combin Traverse
Adriatic Sea
B a l t i c S e a
Mont Blanc
Fionnay
Aosta
Chamonix
Grand Combin
Geneva
Italy
Switzerland
France
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DATES | 2015
Every Sunday from 28 Jun to 13 Sep
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