15 days tour

Tour Du Mont Blanc Hotel Trek

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Tour Du Mont Blanc Hotel Trek

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Accommodation

Throughout our mountain adventure, we stay in a collection of family-run hotels and auberges, all of which have spent years caring and catering for weary hikers. For the uninitiated, an auberge is equivalent to an inn: modest accommodation (often in a rural setting) that provides a warm, welcoming place to stop for travellers and hikers. Most of the properties in which we stay offer panoramic views over the Alps, while culturally reflecting the local community. Though most are relatively basic, all are clean, well run and set up with the needs of the trekker in mind, while acting as a vital source of income to the local people. Worth knowing Room sizes are - twin, double, triple or quad. Facilities vary between accommodations and sometimes between rooms within a property. On three nights, bathroom facilities may be on the landing rather than inside the room (dependent on availability and group size). Couples always have their own room but we cannot guarantee whether this will be a twin or double. Solo travellers maybe required to share twin, triple or quad rooms. We canโ€™t accept bookings for single rooms due to the small size of the hotels used and the fact we are usually staying only one night in each property. Due to limited availability, occasionally we may need to change a hotel to one further down the valley, and will provide a bus or taxi transfer.

Guide

We provide a qualified International Mountain Leader to escort the group on each walking day. Our walking leaders are true mountain professionals as well as being skilled group leaders. This not only helps to assure safety on the mountain but also that your leader has experience and knowledge in the wider mountain environment such as flora and fauna, geology, weather and local customs. The leaders are required to prevent anyone participating in an activity if they believe the person is not capable of completing it safely or in a reasonable time. Our support leaders will transfer your main luggage from hotel to hotel each time you move on. Please note that your baggage is not carried to your room.

Transport

All transport mentioned in the itinerary and cable cars (except where these are marked as optional) are included. Transport and excursions on the three static days are not included. A private coach is normally used for the transfers between Geneva airport and Chamonix, other Exodus groups heading out to trek in the Alps may share this transfer. We will use a public bus for the few journeys to and from our hotels.

Meals

Included in the trip are all breakfasts and 12 hotel/restaurant dinners. On days 7 and 14, dinner is not included and needs to be bought locally. We take our evening meals in the hotel in which we are staying or in a nearby restaurant. These meals are usually arranged as a menu for the whole group and, as they are based on special negotiations made by us, represent better value than eating independently. Please note that should the times of flights change to arrive earlier, or depart later, additional meals will not be included. Please also note that no refund will be given for meals not taken or taken other than where designated. Typical meals Continental breakfast: this will normally include coffee, tea, hot chocolate, French bread, croissants and conserves. Lunch: No lunches are provided but can easily be bought locally from either shops or the hotel/refuge. You may wish to bring (or buy locally) snack bars for an extra energy boost during the day. Evening meal: we endeavour to make dinner something to look forward to, and each day there will be a freshly prepared menu for the whole group, consisting of a soup, salad or similar, a main course of meat, fish or vegetarian served with a selection of vegetables and carbohydrates, and a dessert. Beer, wine, bottled water, other drinks, coffee or tea are not included in the price of evening meals taken in restaurants. Vegetarians: We happily cater for vegetarians but please inform us at the time of booking. Vegans: If you adhere to a vegan diet, you may find the variety of food offered to be limited, since veganism is relatively uncommon in this region.

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Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Others

โ€” Travel insurance โ€” Visas and vaccinations

Insurance

Travel insurance is not included.

Flights

International flights are not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Tour Du Mont Blanc Hotel Trek

  • Day 1 Day 1: Start Chamonix (Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Start Chamonix (Dinner)

      Chamonix may well be among the best-known ski resorts in the world, but itโ€™s also where we come together as a group for the first time. Weโ€™ll gather at the hotel in the evening for a welcome briefing, where weโ€™ll chat about the trek, meet each other and get to know our expert tour leader. Accommodation: Richemond Hotel (or similar)

  • Day 2 Day 2: Lac Blanc And The Grand Balcon Sud From Chamonix To Les Frasserands (Breakfast,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Lac Blanc And The Grand Balcon Sud From Chamonix To Les Frasserands (Breakfast,Dinner)

      From our hotel in Chamonix, we walk to Les Praz and take the cable car to La Flรฉgรจre. The trail today is named the Grand Balcon and is on the opposite side of the valley from Mont Blanc, affording excellent views of the whole massif lying to our south. Initially we contour and then climb to reach the high point of the day, Lac Blanc (7715ft/2,352m). The trail descends and then contours high above the valley before dropping steeply to the hamlet of Les Frasserands and Montroc. In the afternoon, there is a very short section of ladders/steep steps with handrails to descend. We return to our hotel in Chamonix in the afternoon. Accommodation: Richemond Hotel (or similar)

  • Day 3 Day 3: Over Col De Balme Into Switzerland; Night At Col De La Forclaz (Breakfast,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Over Col De Balme Into Switzerland; Night At Col De La Forclaz (Breakfast,Dinner)

      We travel back to Montroc at the top of the Chamonix valley where we begin our ascent to the Aiguillette de Posettes (7,200ft/2,201m), descend a little and then climb towards the Col de Balme from where we follow one of the paths across the border from France to Switzerland. Excellent views all morning of Aiguille dโ€™Argentiรจre and Aiguille du Tour and its glacier. After lunch we walk through to the small Swiss hamlet of Trient. Good views of the Trient Glacier. A sting in the tail today as we finish with a steep climb from Trient to our hotel at the Col de la Forclaz. Accommodation: Hotel Col de la Forclaz (or similar)

  • Day 4 Day 4: Follow Bovine Route To Champex (Breakfast,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Follow Bovine Route To Champex (Breakfast,Dinner)

      We leave the Col de la Forclaz, where we can look directly down into the Rhรดne valley and the Swiss town of Martigny and follow a historic path used to take the cows to high pasture, the โ€™Bovine routeโ€™ (6,720ft/2,049m). Our trail takes us through meadows and high-alpine pastures before we descend to the charming town of Champex set beside a picturesque alpine lake. Accommodation: Hotel Splendide (or similar)

  • Day 5 Day 5: Head Up The Val Ferret To La Fouly (Breakfast,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Head Up The Val Ferret To La Fouly (Breakfast,Dinner)

      Now on the east side of the main Mont Blanc Massif we walk south, descending through woods to the Val Ferret and on to Issert and other small, pretty, alpine farming villages. This is quite a good day for flowers, including orchids. We continue up the valley to the remote village La Fouly (5,250ft/1,600m). This is at the foot of Mont Dolent, whose summit is at the meeting point of France, Switzerland and Italy. Accommodation: Auberge des Glaciers (or similar)

  • Day 6 Day 6: Follow River La Drance; Climb To The Highest Point Of The Tour At Grand Col Ferret And Into Italy. Overnight At La Palud (Breakfast,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Follow River La Drance; Climb To The Highest Point Of The Tour At Grand Col Ferret And Into Italy. Overnight At La Palud (Breakfast,Dinner)

      Still following the same valley and the river La Drance, we climb to the Grand Col Ferret (8,320ft/2,537m), the highest pass of the tour. Now in Italy, the valley is also called Val Ferret. The mountain views from the Col are stunning with the Grandes Jorasses dominating the scene. We walk down the valley to Arp Nouva then travel by bus to our hotel in La Palud near Courmayeur. Accommodation: Hotel Astoria (or similar)

  • Day 7 Day 7: Rest Day (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Rest Day (Breakfast)

      The nearby ex-spa towns of Courmayeur and Entrรจves have picturesque older sections, which are worth a visit, especially for the keen photographer. There is a cable car from Entrรจves to Point Helbronner (11,350ft/3,461m) and on across the glacier to Aiguille du Midi (and in fact on down to Chamonix). This is a splendid (optional) excursion, which gives close-up views of all the big peaks. Alternatively you might wish to relax and recover in the spa baths at Pre Saint Didier a short bus ride from Courmayeur. It is recommended to book in advance for the spa to avoid disappointment, by clicking https://www.qcterme.com/en/pre-saint-didier/qc-terme-pre-saint-didier Accommodation: Hotel Astoria (or similar)

  • Day 8 Day 8: Climb To Bonatti Refuge And Traverse High Above The Spectacular Ferret Valley Around Mont De La Saxe To Courmayeur (Breakfast,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Climb To Bonatti Refuge And Traverse High Above The Spectacular Ferret Valley Around Mont De La Saxe To Courmayeur (Breakfast,Dinner)

      We start with a short bus ride to pick up the TMB and from the road climb up to the Bonatti refuge (6,640ft/2,025m). Today we follow a beautiful contouring path around Mont de la Saxe to Courmayeur. The views of the south Mont Blanc massif are exceptional as are those of the towering peaks of the Grandes Jorasses and the glaciers which crowd the northern flank of the Val Ferret. In the afternoon we have a long, steep descent to Courmayeur from where we take a short bus ride into the spectacular Val Veny. Accommodation: Hotel Astoria (or similar)

  • Day 9 Day 9: Cross The Col De La Seigne Back To France, Descend Through La Ville Des Glaciers To Les Chapieux (Breakfast,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Cross The Col De La Seigne Back To France, Descend Through La Ville Des Glaciers To Les Chapieux (Breakfast,Dinner)

      Today we are heading for the Val Veny and the start of our walk at La Visaille. Weโ€™ll reach this by bus to then start climbing gently along good paths beneath the massive glacier de Miage and pass Lac Combal before the gradient becomes steeper as we follow the old Roman road and head for todayโ€™s pass: the Col de la Seigne (8,250ft/2,516m), which marks our re-entry into France. A fairly steep descent brings us through la Ville des Glaciers and finally after quite a long walking day to Les Chapieux, a remote hamlet inhabited only during the summer months. Accommodation: Auberge de la Nova (or similar)

  • Day 10 Day 10: Ascend To Col De La Croix Du Bonhomme, Then Contour Across To The Col Du Bonhomme (Breakfast,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Ascend To Col De La Croix Du Bonhomme, Then Contour Across To The Col Du Bonhomme (Breakfast,Dinner)

      We have now reached the southwest corner of the circuit and turn north to climb once again. Today is a longer day; first we make a steep climb to the Col de la Croix du Bonhomme (8,130ft/2,478m) and then contour around to the Col du Bonhomme. We then descend (again on a Roman road) to Les Contamines. A short bus ride down the valley takes us to the pretty village of St Gervais, the perfect place for a day off. Accommodation: Hotel Val Joly (or similar)

  • Day 11 Day 11: Free Day (Breakfast,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Free Day (Breakfast,Dinner)

      A well-earned rest day. There are many options to fill your day including taking the cog railway to Le Nid dโ€™aigle โ€“ the Eagles Nest โ€“ a popular start point to climb Mont Blanc, or browsing around the local market of Les Contamines. There are plenty of optional walks in the area or one can simply relax around the pleasant town of St Gervais or even treat yourself to a rejuvenating spa. Accommodation: Hotel Val Joly (or similar)

  • Day 12 Day 12: Over Col De Tricot To The Chamonix Valley; Overnight At Les Houches (Breakfast,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Over Col De Tricot To The Chamonix Valley; Overnight At Les Houches (Breakfast,Dinner)

      Today is a challenging day with plenty of ups and downs. From St Gervais we have a 10-minute transfer to re-join our route before ascending to the Chalets de Miage. From here we take a trail that climbs steeply to the Col de Tricot (6,950ft/2,119m) before descending very close to the snout of the Glacier de Bionnassay. Good views of the north side of the Mont Blanc Massif. Eventually we make another ascent to reach the Col de Voza where we re-enter the Chamonix Valley and make our final descent to the village of Les Houches. Accommodation: Hotel St Antoine (or similar)

  • Day 13 Day 13: Best Views Of Mont Blanc Today; Long Ascent To The Brevent, Descend To Chamonix (Breakfast,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Best Views Of Mont Blanc Today; Long Ascent To The Brevent, Descend To Chamonix (Breakfast,Dinner)

      We cross to the north side of the Chamonix Valley and climb steeply through pine forest and then on open mountainsides to reach the high point of the day at Brevent (8,290ft/2,525m). This is a long walking day but will probably afford the best views of the French side of Mont Blanc and its neighbouring peaks that we shall have on the whole trek. We descend to Plan Praz and take the cable car to Chamonix for a well-deserved beer. Accommodation: Hotel Richemond (or similar)

  • Day 14 Day 14: Free Day In Chamonix (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Free Day In Chamonix (Breakfast)

      Free day in and around Chamonix. There are several good walks in the Chamonix valley. Chamonix itself is also a great place to spend a day. The most popular excursions, weather depending, would be the spectacular ascent by cable car to the Aiguille du Midi or the Montenvers cog railway. Accommodation: Hotel Richemond (or similar)

  • Day 15 Day 15: End Chamonix (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: End Chamonix (Breakfast)

      We enjoy our final breakfast as a group together, before going our separate ways. Itโ€™s a good chance to reflect on your adventures together, swap numbers, and, perhaps, start planning your next trek.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 16 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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