Tour of Mont Blanc - 7 Day Tour
The
Classic Tour of the Mont Blanc mountain range passing through France,
Italy and Switzerland- Stunning views of glaciers and awe inspiring mountain scenery
- 6 days trekking in the superb French Alps.
The first Tour du Mont Blanc was probably completed by Benedict de Saussure, the first person to climb Mont Blanc, in his search for an easy route to the summit. The Tour du Mont Blanc today remains probably the most famous alpine trek.
Our Tour du Mont Blanc starts where the TMB crosses through the Beaufortain alps to the south-east of Mont Blanc. We reach Chamonix, the world capital of alpine climbing, half way through the tour where we have a chance to relax or do some personal sightseeing.
The footpaths thread their way through lush alpine pastures (alpages) ablaze with a magical carpet of alpine flowers with panoramic views second to none.
Itinerary
Please contact me for a full itinerary.
Sat - Transfer from Geneva and transfer to first nights accommodation.
Sun - Starting from the hamlet of Chapieux we go up the valley and then start the climb to the Col de la Seigne and the frontier with Italy. A steady descent with continual views of the south side of Mont Blanc and it's many satellite peaks. A transfer now takes us to the end of the val Ferret. Overnight a either the Refuge Elena (1956 m)or in Courmayeur depending on the season. Timing: approx 6 hours walking with 800m of ascent.
Mon - From the Refugio Elena our next goal is the Grand Col Ferret (2 537m) and the Swiss frontier before making for the pretty village of La Fouly. A transfer using the Swiss Postbus now takes us to the village of Champex. Overnight in gite at the start of the Arpette valley. Overnight at the small village of Trient. Timing: 5 hours walking and 800m of ascent.
Tue - Today we make for the Fenentre d'Arpette (2850m) which offers a spectacular view of the Trient glacier as we parallel it's descent to the valley. Timing: 7 - 9 hours walking and 1100m of ascent.
Wed - France beckons once again and we reach the Col de la Balme with another magnificent aspect of Mont Blanc. A gentle descent takes us to the village of Le Tour and an overnight stay. Timing: 6h 30min of walking and 1000m of ascent.
Thu - The Aiguilles Rouges on the opposite side of the valley to the Mont Blanc massif gives an exceptional view of the famous Chamonix peaks. Classic views from the path that traverses the range. A final descent on foot or more quickly by cable car takes us to the world famous town of Chamonix-Mont Blanc and the bussling streets full of tourists and alpinists surveying the spectacular peaks. Timing: 6 hrs walking and 900m of ascent.
Fri - A short journey transfer to Notre Dame de la Gorge. Our Tour du Mont Blanc sets off with the col du Bonhomme as it's first objective. After passing by the Col du Bonhomme we descend to the Chapieux and overnight in a refuge/gite. Timing: 7 hrs walking and 1200m of ascent.
Sat - Breakfast. Group transfer from Chamonix to Geneva airport. Depart.
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| Duration: | 7 days / 6 days walking | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Min / Max Group size: | 2 - 8 (Private group departures please contact me). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Accommodation: | Huts (shared dormitory type rooms); Gites - Dortoir; Refuges, Hotels (twin rooms). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Meals: | Dinner, Breakfast and Picnic lunch | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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