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In association with McNab Mountain Sports, Chamonix

11 days - The definitive Alpine trek - A great range of stunning scenery - Superb overnight accommodation (no camping) - Vehicle support throughout - Experienced trip leader

The Tour du Mont Blanc is exactly that, a 9-day walking tour around the impressive peak of Mont Blanc (4807m.), Western Europe's highest summit. This justifiably popular trek starts out in the Chamonix Valley and crosses firstly into Italy and then into Switzerland, during the course of a complete and very spectacular circumnavigation of Mont Blanc and its satellite peaks. We follow picturesque valley trails and steep mountain paths, climbing to scenic and challenging alpine passes at almost 3000 metres elevation. We have put together this itinerary with the intention of providing the best possible views of the unique alpine landscapes, whilst also ensuring that we have access to a good standard of hotel accommodation for each of our overnight halts. Vehicle back-up is provided for all but one of the trekking days and this means that group members do not need to carry anything more than the bare essentials.

 

 

 

DURATION: 10 nights chalets, lodges & refuges, 9 days DEMANDING trekking, max. altitude - 2670m. All meals except lunches included.

 

 

                                                                                    
                                                                                        

 

            

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brief Trip Outline & Notes
Day 1. Arrive at the chalet base in Argentière, Chamonix (1240m).
Day 2. Grand Balcon Sud to Lac Blanc (2352m) and Chamonix
Day 3. Cable car from Les Houches to Bellevue, cross the Col de Tricot to Les Contamines.
Day 4. Col de la Croix du Bonhomme (2469m) and descend to Les Chapieux (1676m).
Day 5. France to Italy, via the Col de la Seigne (2513m) and Lake Combal. Courmayeur.
Day 6 Transfer to Arnuva and trek to a refuge beneath the Col Ferret.
Day 7. Col Ferret (2530m) to enter Switzerland. Overnight at La Fouly (1609m).
Day 8. Easy forest hiking to Champex.
Day 9. Fenetre d'Arpette (2670m). Superb views and then descend the Trient Glacier.
Day 10 Cross the Col de Balme. Descend to Argentière via Le Tour.
Day 11 Tour ends after breakfast