Mont Blanc Highlights Guided Walk

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Beautiful alpine walking on the best of the Mont Blanc Circuit.

The circuit of Mont Blanc is one of the finest walking routes in the Alps. It is in reality a series of paths linking the seven valleys that surround the highest mountain in Western Europe, Mont Blanc. It normally takes a fortnight to complete the whole circuit, but for those with less time this one-week Exodus tour takes in the most outstanding sections with beautiful mountain highlights each day. Throughout this walking holiday we are based in the delightful chalet with dramatic views of Mont Blanc, and use a mix of private  bus and local trains and buses to travel out each day to re-join the next stage of our walk covering beautiful sections of the famous circuit. At the end of each day we return home for afternoon tea, or for those who wish, a dip in the chalet’s bubbling Jacuzzi.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Walk surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery
  • Stay in a comfortable chalet with outdoor hot tub
  • Enjoy the shops, bars, restaurants and cafes of Chamonix

Itinerary

TWN map

Day 1

Start Chalet Chamonix or Chocolat.

Your holiday begins at your comfortable alpine chalet. Those making their own way to the chalet should aim to arrive early afternoon for introductions. There is plenty of time to walk into Chamonix in the afternoon before a pre-dinner briefing from the walking leader.

Day 2

Drive to the head of the Chamonix Valley; walking towards Switzerland via the trekking peak L’Aiguillette des Posettes and onto Col du Possettes and then descend back towards La Tour.

Day 3

Transfer above Les Houches; ascend to the Bel Lachat Refuge, before crossing the Carlaveyron Natural Reserve and summiting the Aiguillette des Houches and the Aiguillette du Brevent.

Day 4

Starting from Les Contamines valley, we cross the Col de Voza and continue towards Les Houches.

Day 5

Free day for optional walks, activities or sightseeing.

Day 6

Drive through the Mont Blanc tunnel to Italy; climb to Bonatti refuge and traverse high above the spectacular Val Ferret to Courmayeur.

Day 7

Lac Blanc and the Grand Balcon Sud

Day 8

End Chalet Chamonix or Chocolat.

KEY INFORMATION

  • 5 days centre-based walking; 1 free day
  • Travel by minibus, local train and cable car
  • Altitude maximum 2352m, average 1525m
  • Group normally 4 to 14, plus UK leader
  • 7 nights in comfortable chalet
  • Countries visited: France, Italy, Switzerland

WHATS INCLUDED

  • All breakfasts, 5 picnic lunches, 6 home cooked dinners
  • Afternoon tea and cake on walking days
  • All accommodation
  • All transport and listed activities
  • Tour leader throughout
  • Flights from London (if booking incl. flights)

 

 

Images courtesy of Exodus Travel 

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