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GÎTE HOSTEL / MOUNTAIN HUT / REFUGE TOUR CODE: MBT
A classic self guided supported walk in the Alps through
France, Switzerland and Italy
A trek around the highest peak in the European Alps where spectacular alpine
scenery combines with the charm of French, Swiss and Italian mountain
villages. This historic itinerary takes you across passes, around enormous
glaciers and via stunning lakes to take in some of the best viewpoints in the
Alps. Meadows crossed by clear melt water streams lead you downwards to
green pastures where shepherds will sell their fresh Beaufort cheese to you!
Mountain refuges and charming gîtes provide a relaxing respite at the end
of your day's trek. This journey is for experienced alpine walkers ‑ providing
an enthralling alpine adventure with unsurpassed views.
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Walk from Chamonix Valley to Trient in Switzerland
(6hrs) 2 | Trient to Champex (6hrs) 3 | Walk through the Valais des Hommes
to La Fouly (6hrs) 4 | Walk across the Grand Col Ferret path into Italy (6hrs)
5 | Walk to Courmayeur (5-6hrs) 6 | Cross the Seigne mountain path into
France (8hrs - or shorten to 5.5 hrs with bus) 7 | Cross the Col de la Croix
(2483m) and Col du Bonhomme (2329m) to the Contamines Valley (5hrs)
8 | Walk to Les Houches (5hrs)
INCLUSIONS: Ξ 7 breakfasts, 7 dinners Ξ 7 nights accommodation
in mountain refuges/gîte‑hostels in dormitories (upgrade to double room
available ‑ surcharge applies) Ξ luggage transfer (max 10kgs) Ξ information
pack including route notes and maps Ξ emergency hotline
Mont Blanc Classic
8 DAY SELF GUIDED ALPINE WALK GRADE 4
The first climb of the Tour de Mt Blanc. France | Julie Rust
B a l t ic
N o r t h
S e a
Channel
Mont Blanc
Le Tour Trient
Contamines
Courmayeur
Chamonix
Switzerland
Italy
France
HOTEL / GÎTE / AUBERGE TOUR CODE: JMB
A classic alpine walk through the meadows and mountains
of France, Italy and Switzerland
One of the classic mountain walks of the world, the Tour of Mont Blanc
circles the highest mountain in Western Europe, providing walkers with an
opportunity to sample the culture and flavour of three different countries:
France, Italy and Switzerland. The walk follows ancient pack animal routes
with each ascent to the next pass rewarded by a new and exciting vista
of the great peaks of the Alps. The traverse of the high passes takes you
beneath spectacular glaciers and at other times you pass through Alpine
villages and summer meadows. The satisfaction of completing one of the
world's great walks provides the finishing touch to a wonderful holiday.
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Les Houches 2 | Walk to Les Contamines
(7-8hrs) 3 | Ascend to Col du Bonhome, descend to Les Chapieux (7-8hrs)
4 | Ascend and cross Col de la Seigne, walk to La Palud (9hrs) 5 | Rest day
6 | Cross Grand Col Ferret, continue to La Fouly (7hrs) 7 | To Champex via
Swiss Val Ferret (4-5hrs) 8 | Rest day 9 | Ascend to Barns of Bovine, descend
to Trient (5hrs) 10 | To Argentiere via Col de Balme (6hrs) 11 | Walk to
Chamonix via Grand Balcon route (5hrs) 12 | Rest day 13 | To Les Houches
(6-7hrs) 14 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: Ξ 13 breakfasts, 4 dinners Ξ 11 nights accommodation in 2‑3
star hotels with ensuite facilities and 2 nights in auberges on a twin share basis
Ξ trip briefing Ξ welcome dinner Ξ luggage transfer except to Les Chapieux
Ξ information pack including route notes & maps Ξ emergency hotline
Tour of Mont Blanc
4 14 DAY SELF GUIDED ALPINE WALK GRADE
Saxon Ridge, Tour Du Mont Blanc | Ray Wilkinson
Chamonix
Mont Blanc Les Houches
Courmayeur
Trient
Italy
Switzerland
France
One of the classic mountain walks of the world, the
Tour of Mont Blanc circles the highest mountain
in Western Europe, providing walkers with an
opportunity to sample the culture and flavour of three
different countries: France, Italy and Switzerland.
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DATES | 2015
27 Jun-10 Jul
28 Jun-11 Jul
11 Jul-24 Jul
12 Jul-25 Jul
25 Jul-07 Aug
26 Jul-08 Aug
08 Aug-21 Aug
09 Aug-22 Aug
22 Aug-04 Sep
23 Aug-05 Sep
29 Aug-11 Sep DATES 2015
Daily except Sundays from
18 Jun to 4 Sep
Joining Chamonix Valley Joining Les Houches