The Tour of the Beaufortain

• The "Little Switzerland" of the French Alps!.
• This circular 7 day trek crosses high passes and traverses the high pastures where traditional alpine activities continue as they’ve done for centuries.
• Stunning views of Mont Blanc's southern flanks
• The home of "Beaufort" - the prince of gruyere cheeses.

The main village is Beaufort, accessed from Albertville via a twisty road following the banks of the Doron river. The tour starts and finishes in the village of Beaufort,at the heart of the Beaufortain. We will be staying our first and final nights in hotels and the remainder in mountain refuges with spectacular views and a special ambiance. The Beaufortain is a great view point to view Mont Blanc, the highest peak in Western Europe. There is a great abundance of wild flowers following the melting of the winter snows. Marmot can be both heard and usually seen scurrying to their burrows having spent the winter in hibernation. Enjoy a week’s walking in the shadow of Mont Blanc. Don’t forget your camera!

Typical Itinerary

D1 - Arrival, Night in hotel at Areches.

D2 - Areches Beaufort to the Refuge des Arolles.

D3 - Refuge des Arolles to Refuge de la Coire.

D4 - Refuge de la Coire to Refuge du Presset.

D5 - Refuge du Presset to Refuge de la Nova.

D6 - Refuge de la Nova to Alpages de la Gitte.

D7 - Alpages de la Gitte to Le Planay. Night in Hotel.

D8 - Depart after breakfast.

Dates & Details

Duration:	6 days walking / 7 nights
Min / Max Group size:	2 - 8 (Private group departures please contact me).
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Accommodation:	Huts (shared dormitory type rooms); Hotels (twin rooms).
Meals:	Dinner, Breakfast; packed lunch
What's Included	Guiding by Mark Tennent Group transfer from Geneva airport Packed lunches
What's not included:	Personal equipment Drinks or other incidental expenses.

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