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HOTEL / MOUNTAIN HUT / REFUGE TOUR CODE: MBB
A technical mountain bike ride around Mont Blanc
Beginning in Chamonix, France, we ride in a clockwise direction, passing
through the Martigny Valley in Switzerland, to Courmayeur, Italy, and back
to Chamonix. Along the way we enjoy breathtaking alpine scenery as we ride
a mix of terrains from easy to technical single tracks and cruisy two path
trails. We pass through flowering alpine pastures, glacial lakes, deep valleys
and high altitude passes, all under the backdrop of the famous snowy
peaks of the European alps and the centerpiece, Mont Blanc. If you are an
experienced mountain biker not afraid of long climbs or carrying your bike,
then this is a great option.
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Join Geneva, transfer to Chamonix 2 | Ride to
Trient, Switzerland via Argentiere & Col de Balme 3 | To Grand Col Ferret
4 | To Courmayeur, Italy 5 | To Les Mottets 6 | Les Contamines 7 | Climb cols
to Les Houches and final descent to Chamonix 8 | Transfer Chamonix to
Geneva, trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: Ξ 7 breakfasts, 6 picnic lunches & 7 dinners Ξ 7 nights
accommodation in a mix of hotels (twin share basis with ensuite facilities), bunk
houses and mountain refuges (dormitory basis with shared facilities) Ξ return
transfers Geneva/Chamonix Ξ experienced mountain bike guide Ξ lift passes
in Chamonix valley Ξ luggage transfers to overnight accommodation Ξ cycling
jersey Ξ organic energy drinks and bars
NOTES: Bike and helmet hire not included
Mont Blanc by Bike
8 DAY GUIDED MOUNTAIN BIKING GRADE 6
Cycling in the Mont Blanc region | Sue Badyari
Geneva
Mont Blanc
Chamonix
Trient
Courmayeur
Switzerland
France
Italy
MOUNTAIN HUT / REFUGE / HOTEL TOUR CODE: HND
A classic glacier walk in the European Alps combined with
an ascent of Mont Blanc (4810m)
One of the greatest alpine journeys, the Haute Route, stretches from
Chamonix in the French Alps to Zermatt, in the Swiss Alps. On this tour we
venture off the main trails into the heart of the alps, trekking across glaciers
with magnificent mountain backdrops such as the Matterhorn. During the
Haute Route Traverse, we not only learn basic mountaineering skills but
most importantly we are well acclimatised before attempting our climb on
Mont Blanc. To join this expedition you will need a very good level of fitness
with good walking and scrambling experience. Previous mountaineering
is an advantage, however not essential and this compact itinerary should
more than satisfy all aspiring mountaineers.
ITINERARY: DAY 1-3 | Join Chamonix, commence walk to Dix Refuge
4/5 | To Bertol hut 6 | Complete walk to Zermatt, return to Chamonix
7 | Rest day in Chamonix 8-10 | Ascent of Mont Blanc, return to Chamonix
11 | In Chamonix, trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: Ξ 9 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 7 dinners Ξ 3 nights twin share
in 3 Ξ hotel with private facilities Ξ 7 nights accommodation in guesthouse/
mountain huts/refuges in dorm rooms Ξ certified UIAGM high altitude
mountain guide (ratio of 2 participants per guide for Mont Blanc Ascent , 4‑6
participants per guide on Haute Route) Ξ all group climbing gear Ξ cable car
and train to Nid d'Aigle Ξ Chamonix/Le Tour and Zermatt/Chamonix transfers
Haute Route
& Mont Blanc
8 11DAY GUIDED MOUNTAINEERING&ALPINE TREK GRADE
Ascending the Augstbordpass | John Millen
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English Channel
Mont Blanc
Zermatt
Chamonix Matterhorn
Geneva
Switzerland
France Italy
One of the greatest alpine journeys, stretching from
Chamonix in the French Alps to Zermatt, in the
Switzerland. We venture off the main trails into the
heart of the alps, trekking across glaciers with classic
mountain backdrops such as the Matterhorn.
Along the way we enjoy breathtaking scenery.
We ride a mix of terrains from easy to technical.
We pass through flowering alpine pastures,
glacial lakes, deep valleys and high altitude
passes, all under the backdrop of the famous
snowy peaks.
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DATES | 2015
13 Jun-20 Jun
20 Jun-27 Jun
27 Jun-04 Jul
04 Jul-11 Jul
11 Jul-18 Jul
18 Jul-25 Jul
25 Jul-01 Aug
01 Aug-08 Aug
08 Aug-15 Aug
15 Aug-22 Aug
22 Aug-29 Aug
29 Aug-05 Sep
05 Sep-12 Sep
12 Sep-19 Sep
19 Sep-26 Sep
26 Sep-03 Oct
DATES | 2015
14 Jun-24 Jun
12 Jul-22 Jul
16 Aug-26 Aug
Joining Geneva Joining Chamonix