TOUR DE MONT BLANC TREK

France | Italy | Switzerland


Grade: TOUGH
Activity:
Duration: 8 days

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The Mont Blanc region boasts one of the world’s most renowned hiking and trekking circuits. Our trip includes three European countries in a six day trek. This close to home challenge will be physically demanding but the rewards are some of the most spectacular views Europe has to offer. There is an array of topography on offer from steep cliffs, glacier spilling waterfalls, forested tracks, open meadows and crystal clear lakes.

Guide Itinerary:

  • DAY 1: Transfer from Geneva airport to Chamonix
  • DAY 2: Transfer to the head of Val Ferret in Italy and our start point (1770m), climb to the highest point Grand Col Ferret (2537m), descend to the Swiss village of La Fouly (1600m)
  • DAY 3: Continue on the Swiss part of the Val Ferret to Champex (1450m), a picture perfect village nestled around a crystal clear lake
  • DAY 4: A tougher day climbing up to Fenetra d’Arpette (2665m), descend down to Trient (1000m)
  • DAY 5: Another climb this time back into France to Col De Balme (2191m), breath-taking views of the Chamoinx Valley. Transfer to Chamonix centre
  • DAY 6: Transfer to Montroc at (1360m) and start our climb to the Col de Montets (1461m), zigzag approximately 1800m to the Balcony Route
  • DAY 7: From Les Bossons we trek to the summit of Brevent (2525m), with Mont Blanc looming large. Descend back to Chamonix (optional cable car ride to the valley bottom)
  • DAY 8: Transfer to Geneva and flight to UK
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