MAY 2024
JULY 2024
SEPTEMBER 2025
8
DAYS
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7
NIGHTS
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ITALY & FRANCE
Mont Blanc
Highlights
Highlights
The Mont Blanc Circuit is one of the finest walking routes in the Alps. It is a series of paths linking the seven valleys that surround the highest mountain in western Europe, Mont Blanc. It normally takes two weeks to complete, but if you have less time, this one-week tour takes in the most outstanding sections with beautiful mountain highlights each day. Throughout this walking holiday, we are based in a delightful chalet with comfortable living areas (inside and out) and delicious, home-cooked meals. We use a mix of private bus and local trains/buses to travel out each day to rejoin the next stage of our walk. At the end of each day, we return home for afternoon tea and, for those who wish, a dip in the chalet’s bubbling hot tub.
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8 Days
7 Nights
Chalet
Chocolat
Chamonix
Valley
Acropolis
Ruins
Mont
Blanc
Acropolis
Museum
Grandes
Jorasses
Castle of
Pylos
Val
Ferret
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DAY 01: CHAMONIX VALLEY
Bonjour
Chamonix!
Welcome to your comfortable alpine chalet, your beautiful base for this incredible walking holiday. We’ll walk into Chamonix in the afternoon, before a pre-dinner briefing from the walking leader, where you can ask any questions you may have.
Meals included: Dinner
DAY 02: CHAMONIX VALLEY
Walk To
Col de Balme
Our first walk of the week is on the slopes of the Col de Balme from where we will have views back to Mont Blanc and into Switzerland. From the small hamlet of Montroc we have a short warm-up walk before the trail turns uphill on a steady zigzag path. As the trees thin, the views get even better and by late morning we reach L’Aiguillette des Posettes (7,220ft/2,200m). This is a peak from which we are rewarded with a panorama over the Chamonix Valley, the Aiguilles Rouges National Nature Reserve, and around to Switzerland. The path continues down to the Col des Posettes and then on a steady trail becoming ever more winding and finally down to La Tour.
Distance covered: 6mi (9km)
Ascent: 2,690ft (820m); Descent: 2,395ft (730m); Activity hours: 6 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 03: CHAMONIX VALLEY
Aiguillette des
Houches
Today we have a spectacular walk from the Merlet park up to the Bel Lachat refuge on the classic Tour de Mont Blanc and GR5 routes. Crossing the beautiful Carlaveyron Natural Reserve, we summit the Aiguillette des Houches (7,500ft/2,285m) for one of the finest views in the Alps – looking directly across the Chamonix Valley to the Mont Blanc summit. Passing through alpine meadows we descend by a different route to La Flatière.
Distance covered: 7mi (11km)
Ascent: 2,953ft (900m); Descent: 3,051ft (930m)
Activity hours: 7 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 04: CHAMONIX VALLEY
Passerelle de
Bionnassay
Approximately a 35-minute transfer from our chalet brings us to Les Contamines valley which is where we start our walk back towards the Chamonix Valley. The day starts on a valley path that narrows and steepens as we climb up towards the Passerelle de Bionnassay, a dramatic suspension bridge spanning a white-water stream that tumbles from the Bionnassay glacier above. The route then brings us round to the Col de Voza (5,360ft/1,653m) with an expansive view up the Chamonix Valley. During the afternoon we trek down to the valley floor although there is a cable car option (payable locally) if you have tired legs.
Distance covered: 7mi (11km)
Ascent: 1,837ft (560m); Descent: 2,001ft (610m)
Activity hours: 7 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 05: CHAMONIX VALLEY
Day To
Yourself
Today is a free day for optional walks or sightseeing. Your leader will be able to advise you on possible walking routes or you may choose to visit the bustling alpine resort town of Chamonix, which has numerous shops, bars, restaurants and cafes. There are several cable car excursions you can make from Chamonix; the most spectacular is the ascent to the Aiguille du Midi (12,600ft/3,842m), offering fantastic views of Mont Blanc and surrounding peaks. It should also be possible to take the mountain train up to Montenvers for close-up views of the glacier, Mer de Glace, or if you are feeling adventurous you could enjoy a tandem paragliding flight.
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 06: CHAMONIX VALLEY
Val Ferret To
Courmayeur
We drive through the Mont Blanc tunnel to Italy. From Arp Nouva we climb up and along to the Bonatti refuge. At just over (6,560ft/2,000m), the view from here is one of the finest on the tour. Mont Blanc itself, the towering rocky peak of Grandes Jorasses, and the glaciers that crowd the northern flank of Val Ferret are there to be admired. Following a dramatic traversing path, we contour high above the valley before descending towards the valley floor. Time allowing, we head off to Courmayeur, the perfect spot for a well-deserved Italian ice cream.
Ascent: 1,500ft (450m); descent: 1,804ft (550m); walking time: seven hours
Distance covered: 9mi (15km)
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 07: CHAMONIX VALLEY
Lac Blanc &
Grand Balcon Sud
From our chalet in Chamonix, we walk to Les Praz and take the gondola to La Flégère. We will start a circular walk to Lac Blanc (7,715ft/2,352m), which affords excellent views of the whole massif lying to our south. After enjoying the panorama, we descend to Lacs des Chéserys where, on a still day, we will see the mountains reflected in the water. En route there is a short ladder to descend. From here, we descend onto the Grand Balcon Sud and walk back to La Flégère.
Distance: 5.6mi (9km); ascent: 1,770ft (540m); descent: 1,770ft (540m); walking time: seven hours
Please note: the above distance does not include the flat walk from the chalet to the gondola. Alternatively, we may take public transport.
Distance covered: 6mi (9km)
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 08: CHAMONIX VALLEY
Au Revoir
Chamonix!
Invigorated after a week treading alpine trails, take one final look at Mont Blanc before starting your journey home. Not ready for the adventure to end? You can always speak to your sales representative about extending your stay in this magnificent region.
Meals included: Breakfast
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DAY 01: CHAMONIX VALLEY
Bonjour
Chamonix!
Welcome to your comfortable alpine chalet, your beautiful base for this incredible walking holiday. We’ll walk into Chamonix in the afternoon, before a pre-dinner briefing from the walking leader, where you can ask any questions you may have.
Meals included: Dinner
DAY 02: CHAMONIX VALLEY
Walk To
Col de Balme
Our first walk of the week is on the slopes of the Col de Balme from where we will have views back to Mont Blanc and into Switzerland. From the small hamlet of Montroc we have a short warm-up walk before the trail turns uphill on a steady zigzag path. As the trees thin, the views get even better and by late morning we reach L’Aiguillette des Posettes (7,220ft/2,200m). This is a peak from which we are rewarded with a panorama over the Chamonix Valley, the Aiguilles Rouges National Nature Reserve, and around to Switzerland. The path continues down to the Col des Posettes and then on a steady trail becoming ever more winding and finally down to La Tour.
Distance covered: 6mi (9km)
Ascent: 2,690ft (820m); Descent: 2,395ft (730m); Activity hours: 6 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 03: CHAMONIX VALLEY
Aiguillette des
Houches
Today we have a spectacular walk from the Merlet park up to the Bel Lachat refuge on the classic Tour de Mont Blanc and GR5 routes. Crossing the beautiful Carlaveyron Natural Reserve, we summit the Aiguillette des Houches (7,500ft/2,285m) for one of the finest views in the Alps – looking directly across the Chamonix Valley to the Mont Blanc summit. Passing through alpine meadows we descend by a different route to La Flatière.
Distance covered: 7mi (11km)
Ascent: 2,953ft (900m); Descent: 3,051ft (930m)
Activity hours: 7 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 04: CHAMONIX VALLEY
Passerelle de
Bionnassay
Approximately a 35-minute transfer from our chalet brings us to Les Contamines valley which is where we start our walk back towards the Chamonix Valley. The day starts on a valley path that narrows and steepens as we climb up towards the Passerelle de Bionnassay, a dramatic suspension bridge spanning a white-water stream that tumbles from the Bionnassay glacier above. The route then brings us round to the Col de Voza (5,360ft/1,653m) with an expansive view up the Chamonix Valley. During the afternoon we trek down to the valley floor although there is a cable car option (payable locally) if you have tired legs.
Distance covered: 7mi (11km)
Ascent: 1,837ft (560m); Descent: 2,001ft (610m)
Activity hours: 7 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 05: CHAMONIX VALLEY
Day To
Yourself
Today is a free day for optional walks or sightseeing. Your leader will be able to advise you on possible walking routes or you may choose to visit the bustling alpine resort town of Chamonix, which has numerous shops, bars, restaurants and cafes. There are several cable car excursions you can make from Chamonix; the most spectacular is the ascent to the Aiguille du Midi (12,600ft/3,842m), offering fantastic views of Mont Blanc and surrounding peaks. It should also be possible to take the mountain train up to Montenvers for close-up views of the glacier, Mer de Glace, or if you are feeling adventurous you could enjoy a tandem paragliding flight.
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 06: CHAMONIX VALLEY
Val Ferret To
Courmayeur
We drive through the Mont Blanc tunnel to Italy. From Arp Nouva we climb up and along to the Bonatti refuge. At just over (6,560ft/2,000m), the view from here is one of the finest on the tour. Mont Blanc itself, the towering rocky peak of Grandes Jorasses, and the glaciers that crowd the northern flank of Val Ferret are there to be admired. Following a dramatic traversing path, we contour high above the valley before descending towards the valley floor. Time allowing, we head off to Courmayeur, the perfect spot for a well-deserved Italian ice cream.
Ascent: 1,500ft (450m); descent: 1,804ft (550m); walking time: seven hours
Distance covered: 9mi (15km)
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 07: CHAMONIX VALLEY
Lac Blanc &
Grand Balcon Sud
From our chalet in Chamonix, we walk to Les Praz and take the gondola to La Flégère. We will start a circular walk to Lac Blanc (7,715ft/2,352m), which affords excellent views of the whole massif lying to our south. After enjoying the panorama, we descend to Lacs des Chéserys where, on a still day, we will see the mountains reflected in the water. En route there is a short ladder to descend. From here, we descend onto the Grand Balcon Sud and walk back to La Flégère.
Distance: 5.6mi (9km); ascent: 1,770ft (540m); descent: 1,770ft (540m); walking time: seven hours
Please note: the above distance does not include the flat walk from the chalet to the gondola. Alternatively, we may take public transport.
Distance covered: 6mi (9km)
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 08: CHAMONIX VALLEY
Au Revoir
Chamonix!
Invigorated after a week treading alpine trails, take one final look at Mont Blanc before starting your journey home. Not ready for the adventure to end? You can always speak to your sales representative about extending your stay in this magnificent region.
Meals included: Breakfast
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DAY 01: CHAMONIX VALLEY
Bonjour
Chamonix!
Welcome to your comfortable alpine chalet, your beautiful base for this incredible walking holiday. We’ll walk into Chamonix in the afternoon, before a pre-dinner briefing from the walking leader, where you can ask any questions you may have.
Meals included: Dinner
DAY 02: CHAMONIX VALLEY
Walk To
Col de Balme
Our first walk of the week is on the slopes of the Col de Balme from where we will have views back to Mont Blanc and into Switzerland. From the small hamlet of Montroc we have a short warm-up walk before the trail turns uphill on a steady zigzag path. As the trees thin, the views get even better and by late morning we reach L’Aiguillette des Posettes (7,220ft/2,200m). This is a peak from which we are rewarded with a panorama over the Chamonix Valley, the Aiguilles Rouges National Nature Reserve, and around to Switzerland. The path continues down to the Col des Posettes and then on a steady trail becoming ever more winding and finally down to La Tour.
Distance covered: 6mi (9km)
Ascent: 2,690ft (820m); Descent: 2,395ft (730m); Activity hours: 6 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 03: CHAMONIX VALLEY
Aiguillette des
Houches
Today we have a spectacular walk from the Merlet park up to the Bel Lachat refuge on the classic Tour de Mont Blanc and GR5 routes. Crossing the beautiful Carlaveyron Natural Reserve, we summit the Aiguillette des Houches (7,500ft/2,285m) for one of the finest views in the Alps – looking directly across the Chamonix Valley to the Mont Blanc summit. Passing through alpine meadows we descend by a different route to La Flatière.
Distance covered: 7mi (11km)
Ascent: 2,953ft (900m); Descent: 3,051ft (930m)
Activity hours: 7 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 04: CHAMONIX VALLEY
Passerelle de
Bionnassay
Approximately a 35-minute transfer from our chalet brings us to Les Contamines valley which is where we start our walk back towards the Chamonix Valley. The day starts on a valley path that narrows and steepens as we climb up towards the Passerelle de Bionnassay, a dramatic suspension bridge spanning a white-water stream that tumbles from the Bionnassay glacier above. The route then brings us round to the Col de Voza (5,360ft/1,653m) with an expansive view up the Chamonix Valley. During the afternoon we trek down to the valley floor although there is a cable car option (payable locally) if you have tired legs.
Distance covered: 7mi (11km)
Ascent: 1,837ft (560m); Descent: 2,001ft (610m)
Activity hours: 7 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 05: CHAMONIX VALLEY
Day To
Yourself
Today is a free day for optional walks or sightseeing. Your leader will be able to advise you on possible walking routes or you may choose to visit the bustling alpine resort town of Chamonix, which has numerous shops, bars, restaurants and cafes. There are several cable car excursions you can make from Chamonix; the most spectacular is the ascent to the Aiguille du Midi (12,600ft/3,842m), offering fantastic views of Mont Blanc and surrounding peaks. It should also be possible to take the mountain train up to Montenvers for close-up views of the glacier, Mer de Glace, or if you are feeling adventurous you could enjoy a tandem paragliding flight.
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 06: CHAMONIX VALLEY
Val Ferret To
Courmayeur
We drive through the Mont Blanc tunnel to Italy. From Arp Nouva we climb up and along to the Bonatti refuge. At just over (6,560ft/2,000m), the view from here is one of the finest on the tour. Mont Blanc itself, the towering rocky peak of Grandes Jorasses, and the glaciers that crowd the northern flank of Val Ferret are there to be admired. Following a dramatic traversing path, we contour high above the valley before descending towards the valley floor. Time allowing, we head off to Courmayeur, the perfect spot for a well-deserved Italian ice cream.
Ascent: 1,500ft (450m); descent: 1,804ft (550m); walking time: seven hours
Distance covered: 9mi (15km)
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 07: CHAMONIX VALLEY
Lac Blanc &
Grand Balcon Sud
From our chalet in Chamonix, we walk to Les Praz and take the gondola to La Flégère. We will start a circular walk to Lac Blanc (7,715ft/2,352m), which affords excellent views of the whole massif lying to our south. After enjoying the panorama, we descend to Lacs des Chéserys where, on a still day, we will see the mountains reflected in the water. En route there is a short ladder to descend. From here, we descend onto the Grand Balcon Sud and walk back to La Flégère.
Distance: 5.6mi (9km); ascent: 1,770ft (540m); descent: 1,770ft (540m); walking time: seven hours
Please note: the above distance does not include the flat walk from the chalet to the gondola. Alternatively, we may take public transport.
Distance covered: 6mi (9km)
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 08: CHAMONIX VALLEY
Au Revoir
Chamonix!
Invigorated after a week treading alpine trails, take one final look at Mont Blanc before starting your journey home. Not ready for the adventure to end? You can always speak to your sales representative about extending your stay in this magnificent region.
Meals included: Breakfast
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DAY 01: CHAMONIX VALLEY
Bonjour
Chamonix!
Welcome to your comfortable alpine chalet, your beautiful base for this incredible walking holiday. We’ll walk into Chamonix in the afternoon, before a pre-dinner briefing from the walking leader, where you can ask any questions you may have.
Meals included: Dinner
DAY 02: CHAMONIX VALLEY
Walk To
Col de Balme
Our first walk of the week is on the slopes of the Col de Balme from where we will have views back to Mont Blanc and into Switzerland. From the small hamlet of Montroc we have a short warm-up walk before the trail turns uphill on a steady zigzag path. As the trees thin, the views get even better and by late morning we reach L’Aiguillette des Posettes (7,220ft/2,200m). This is a peak from which we are rewarded with a panorama over the Chamonix Valley, the Aiguilles Rouges National Nature Reserve, and around to Switzerland. The path continues down to the Col des Posettes and then on a steady trail becoming ever more winding and finally down to La Tour.
Distance covered: 6mi (9km)
Ascent: 2,690ft (820m); Descent: 2,395ft (730m); Activity hours: 6 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 03: CHAMONIX VALLEY
Aiguillette des
Houches
Today we have a spectacular walk from the Merlet park up to the Bel Lachat refuge on the classic Tour de Mont Blanc and GR5 routes. Crossing the beautiful Carlaveyron Natural Reserve, we summit the Aiguillette des Houches (7,500ft/2,285m) for one of the finest views in the Alps – looking directly across the Chamonix Valley to the Mont Blanc summit. Passing through alpine meadows we descend by a different route to La Flatière.
Distance covered: 7mi (11km)
Ascent: 2,953ft (900m); Descent: 3,051ft (930m)
Activity hours: 7 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 04: CHAMONIX VALLEY
Passerelle de
Bionnassay
Approximately a 35-minute transfer from our chalet brings us to Les Contamines valley which is where we start our walk back towards the Chamonix Valley. The day starts on a valley path that narrows and steepens as we climb up towards the Passerelle de Bionnassay, a dramatic suspension bridge spanning a white-water stream that tumbles from the Bionnassay glacier above. The route then brings us round to the Col de Voza (5,360ft/1,653m) with an expansive view up the Chamonix Valley. During the afternoon we trek down to the valley floor although there is a cable car option (payable locally) if you have tired legs.
Distance covered: 7mi (11km)
Ascent: 1,837ft (560m); Descent: 2,001ft (610m)
Activity hours: 7 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 05: CHAMONIX VALLEY
Day To
Yourself
Today is a free day for optional walks or sightseeing. Your leader will be able to advise you on possible walking routes or you may choose to visit the bustling alpine resort town of Chamonix, which has numerous shops, bars, restaurants and cafes. There are several cable car excursions you can make from Chamonix; the most spectacular is the ascent to the Aiguille du Midi (12,600ft/3,842m), offering fantastic views of Mont Blanc and surrounding peaks. It should also be possible to take the mountain train up to Montenvers for close-up views of the glacier, Mer de Glace, or if you are feeling adventurous you could enjoy a tandem paragliding flight.
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 06: CHAMONIX VALLEY
Val Ferret To
Courmayeur
We drive through the Mont Blanc tunnel to Italy. From Arp Nouva we climb up and along to the Bonatti refuge. At just over (6,560ft/2,000m), the view from here is one of the finest on the tour. Mont Blanc itself, the towering rocky peak of Grandes Jorasses, and the glaciers that crowd the northern flank of Val Ferret are there to be admired. Following a dramatic traversing path, we contour high above the valley before descending towards the valley floor. Time allowing, we head off to Courmayeur, the perfect spot for a well-deserved Italian ice cream.
Ascent: 1,500ft (450m); descent: 1,804ft (550m); walking time: seven hours
Distance covered: 9mi (15km)
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 07: CHAMONIX VALLEY
Lac Blanc &
Grand Balcon Sud
From our chalet in Chamonix, we walk to Les Praz and take the gondola to La Flégère. We will start a circular walk to Lac Blanc (7,715ft/2,352m), which affords excellent views of the whole massif lying to our south. After enjoying the panorama, we descend to Lacs des Chéserys where, on a still day, we will see the mountains reflected in the water. En route there is a short ladder to descend. From here, we descend onto the Grand Balcon Sud and walk back to La Flégère.
Distance: 5.6mi (9km); ascent: 1,770ft (540m); descent: 1,770ft (540m); walking time: seven hours
Please note: the above distance does not include the flat walk from the chalet to the gondola. Alternatively, we may take public transport.
Distance covered: 6mi (9km)
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 08: CHAMONIX VALLEY
Au Revoir
Chamonix!
Invigorated after a week treading alpine trails, take one final look at Mont Blanc before starting your journey home. Not ready for the adventure to end? You can always speak to your sales representative about extending your stay in this magnificent region.
Meals included: Breakfast
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DAY 01: CHAMONIX VALLEY
Bonjour
Chamonix!
Welcome to your comfortable alpine chalet, your beautiful base for this incredible walking holiday. We’ll walk into Chamonix in the afternoon, before a pre-dinner briefing from the walking leader, where you can ask any questions you may have.
Meals included: Dinner
DAY 02: CHAMONIX VALLEY
Walk To
Col de Balme
Our first walk of the week is on the slopes of the Col de Balme from where we will have views back to Mont Blanc and into Switzerland. From the small hamlet of Montroc we start our walk. By late morning we reach L’Aiguillette des Posettes (7,220ft/2,200m), from where we get a panorama over the Chamonix Valley, the Aiguilles Rouges National Nature Reserve, and around to Switzerland. We descend to the Col des Posettes and then on a steady trail becoming ever more winding and finally down to La Tour.
Distance covered: 6mi (9km)
Ascent: 2,690ft (820m); Descent: 2,395ft (730m); Activity hours: 6 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 03: CHAMONIX VALLEY
Aiguillette des
Houches
Today we have a spectacular walk from the Merlet park up to the Bel Lachat refuge on the classic Tour de Mont Blanc and GR5 routes. Crossing the beautiful Carlaveyron Natural Reserve, we summit the Aiguillette des Houches (7,500ft/2,285m) for one of the finest views in the Alps – looking directly across the Chamonix Valley to the Mont Blanc summit. Passing through alpine meadows we descend by a different route to La Flatière.
Distance covered: 7mi (11km)
Ascent: 2,953ft (900m); Descent: 3,051ft (930m); Activity hours: 7 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 04: CHAMONIX VALLEY
Passerelle de
Bionnassay
Approximately a 35-minute transfer from our chalet brings us to Les Contamines valley which is where we start our walk back towards the Chamonix Valley. As we climb up towards the Passerelle de Bionnassay, a dramatic suspension bridge spanning a white-water stream that tumbles from the Bionnassay glacier above. The route then brings us round to the Col de Voza (5,360ft/1,653m) with an expansive view up the Chamonix Valley. During the afternoon we trek down to the valley floor although there is a cable car option if you have tired legs.
Distance covered: 7mi (11km)
Ascent: 1,837ft (560m); Descent: 2,001ft (610m);
Activity hours: 7 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 05: CHAMONIX VALLEY
Day To
Yourself
Today is a free day for optional walks or sightseeing. Your leader will be able to advise you on possible walking routes or you may choose to visit the bustling alpine resort town of Chamonix, which has numerous shops, bars, restaurants and cafes. There are several cable car excursions you can make from Chamonix; the most spectacular is the ascent to the Aiguille du Midi (12,600ft/3,842m), offering fantastic views of Mont Blanc and surrounding peaks. It should also be possible to take the mountain train up to Montenvers for close-up views of the glacier, Mer de Glace, or if you are feeling adventurous you could enjoy a tandem paragliding flight.
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 06: CHAMONIX VALLEY
Val Ferret To
Courmayeur
We drive through the Mont Blanc tunnel to Italy. From Arp Nouva we climb up and along to the Bonatti refuge. At just over (6,560ft/2,000m), the view from here is one of the finest on the tour. Mont Blanc itself, the towering rocky peak of Grandes Jorasses, and the glaciers that crowd the northern flank of Val Ferret are there to be admired. Following a dramatic traversing path, we contour high above the valley before descending towards the valley floor. Time allowing, we head off to Courmayeur, the perfect spot for a well-deserved Italian ice cream.
Distance covered: 9mi (15km) Ascent: 1,500ft (450m); descent: 1,804ft (550m); Walking time: seven hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 07: CHAMONIX VALLEY
Lac Blanc &
Grand Balcon Sud
From our chalet, we walk to Les Praz and take the gondola to La Flégère. We will start a circular walk to Lac Blanc (7,715ft/2,352m), which affords excellent views of the whole massif lying to our south. After enjoying the panorama, we descend to Lacs des Chéserys where, on a still day, we will see the mountains reflected in the water. En route there is a short ladder to descend. From here, we descend onto the Grand Balcon Sud and walk back to La Flégère.
Distance covered: 6mi (9km) Ascent: 1,770ft (540m); descent: 1,770ft (540m); walking time: seven hours
Please note: the above distance does not include the flat walk from the chalet to the gondola. Alternatively, we may take public transport.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 08: CHAMONIX VALLEY
Au Revoir
Chamonix!
Invigorated after a week treading alpine trails, take one final look at Mont Blanc before starting your journey home. Not ready for the adventure to end? You can always speak to your sales representative about extending your stay in this magnificent region.
Meals included: Breakfast
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All breakfasts, five picnic lunches, six home-cooked dinners
Afternoon tea and cake on walking days
All accommodation
All transport and listed activities
Tour leader throughout
Group arrival and departure transfers available
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Included
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