Mont Blanc - 10 day Hike
The breathtaking Mont Blanc stretches over the beautiful scenic countries France, Italy and Switzerland and commands absolute respect.
The breathtaking Mont Blanc stretches over the beautiful scenic countries France, Italy and Switzerland and commands absolute respect.
The highest mountain range in Western Europe has been on hikers and mountain trekking adventure seekers’ to-do-list for a very a long time. Trekking through this beautiful landscape you will be rewarded with an enormous variety of ecosystems, microclimates and fantastic views.
How much: | € 1250 |
How long: | 10 days |
Group size: | 12 clients max |
Accommodation: | Basic accomodation, clean hotels and hostels |
Start point: | Chamonix, France |
End point: | Chamonix, France |
Meals: | As indicated in the Itinerary |
Countries: | France, Italy, Switserland |
Day 1: Arrive on your own time. Our circuit begins and ends in Chamonix, France.
This evening is our first opportunity to try out some of the best Alpine specialities in a typical restaurant, such as Cheese fondue, Tartiflette or Raclette accompanied with some famous “Vin de Savoie” wine. Meet your trek leader for the briefing; As this is a challenging active trek, demanding good fitness and equipment, it is very important that you arrive on time for this briefing to learn more about the route and to hear your leader’s recommendations on equipment.
Day 2 – Les Houches to Les Contamines-Montjoie (8h30m 24km)
We set off this morning after breakfast for our first day of hiking. We will take the bus to the village of Les Houches, where we begin with a cable car ride to Bellevue.
We willHike past the Bioniassay glacier and the rolling slopes of Col du Tricot (if weather permits,) afterwards descend into the Valley of Les Contamines-Montjoie. Then climb up along an old Roman ridge and past an original Roman bridge. Arrive to the Gîte in a valley that leads to the Col du Bonhomme and stop for the night for a well-deserved rest.
Day 3 – Les Contamines-Montjoie/Les Chapieux (7h 18km)
Meals included – Breakfast & Dinner
Begin the steep ascent to the Col Du Bonhomme, then hike to the Croix du Bonhomme and stop for lunch. While eating your meal, enjoy the amazing view of the Vallee des Chapieux. Descend to Les Chapieux for the night. Today the group will tackle steep uphill and downhill routes on rough terrain, this part of the tour can be extremely difficult but hikers’ feeling of satisfaction after climbing the Col du Bonhomme make the challenges worthwhile.
Day 4 – Les Chapieux to Courmayeur (5h 23-28km)
Meals included – Breakfast
Climb through open pastures and snowfield to Col de la Seigne and the border with Italy. Pass by picturesque glacier lakes while descending into beautiful Val Veny. Continue on a 45 minute descent to Rifugio Elisabetta, then a further 45 minute descent will bring the group to La Visaille. From this small hamlet take a bus or taxi to the picturesque town of Courmayeur, Italy.
After this hike, you will have some free time to explore the surroundings on your own expense ( we can also advise on what extra activities are available to book)
Day 5 – Courmayeur
Meals included – Breakfast
Today we have a scheduled rest day to put up our weary feet or take the opportunity to enjoy the lovely town of Courmayeur and La Saxe. You are free to just relax and enjoy the mountain scenery or we can help you to book some extra activities for the day. Be sure to clean and get your hiking boots ready for the next day!
Day 6 – Courmayeur/Val Ferret (5h 14-20km)
Meals included – Breakfast & Dinner
Start the steep climb up to Rifugio Bertone with the best view of the Mont Blanc Massif. Hike along the Mont de la Saxe, taking the balcony path facing the ridge of the Grandes Jorasses. Stop for a picnic lunch and take in the unforgettable view. Continue to Rifugio Bonatti, overlooking the Italian Val Ferret for the night
Day 7 – Val Ferret/La Fouly (6h 20km)
Meals included – Breakfast & Dinner
Start towards Arp Nouva, then begin the steep climb across the Grand Col Ferret, and descend into the hamlet of Ferret, Switzerland. Continue the decent into the Alpage at La Peule before reaching a high traverse above the valley; from here, enjoy the view of the deep, green forest crawling up the foothills of the surrounding mountains. Continue downward on a the final passage, finishing in the mountain village of La Fouly, where you can finally kick those feet up and relax.
Day 8 – La Fouly/Trient (5h 16km)
Meals included – Breakfast & Dinner
Taking the Bovine Way, an old trail used to access the flower-filled summer cow pastures high above the valley, we continue along our circuit today, passing the Col de la Forclaz and then heading downhill to Trient.
Day 9 – Trient/Chamonix (5h 14km)
Meals included – Breakfast
Head back towards the Chamonix Valley and out of Switzerland. Walk uphill through a large forest and then open alpine slopes to the Col de Balme. Trek the last downhill stretch to Montroc in the Chamonix Valley to wrap up this unforgettable trek.
Day 10 – Chamonix
Meals included – Breakfast
We suggest booking your flight no earlier than 12:00 if you would like to leisurely enjoy your last morning in Chamonix. Please keep in mind that Geneva is about 3 hours’ drive away.
This tour is available whole year round.
Just let us know when you want to go… or contact us for more details regarding the best time of year to book this tour.
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