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Level 2: An average of 4 to 5 hours of hiking per day on a well-marked hilly path or trail.
Level 3: An average of 4 to 5 hours of hiking per day on well-marked trails and/or 600 to 800 meters of vertical gain, and/or distances up to 15 kilometers.
Level 4: An average of 6 hours of hiking per day on well-marked trails or off trail, and/or 700 to 1000 meters of vertical gain, and/or distances of 15 to 18 kilometers.
Level 5: An average of more than 6 hours of hiking per day off trail or on rugged terrain, with more than 1000 meters of vertical gain (and/or distances up to 20 kilometers). Possibly sections at high altitude.
Level 6: An average of more than 7 to 8 hours of strenuous hiking per day off trail or on rugged terrain, with more than 1000 meters of vertical gain and/or distances up to 20 kilometers. Possibly sections at high altitude.
Circling the Mt. Blanc Range means hiking as close as possible to this legendary alpine giant without actually climbing it. Every day, enjoy so many new discoveries as you explore the different sides, cultures, and landscapes of the range: first through France, and then Italy and Switzerland. The well-marked trails are trade and communications routes that have been used, in some cases, since Antiquity. This is hands down one of the world's major and most classic multi-day mountain hikes!
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* Price based on 4-person group
Level 3: An average of 4 to 5 hours of hiking per day on well-marked trails and/or 600 to 800 meters of vertical gain, and/or distances up to 15 kilometers.
Mon Roadbook app: designed for the self-guided trips, "Mon Roadbook" travel assistant guides you throughout your journey via a mobile application to download on your smartphone.Getting to the mountain town of Chamonix Mont Blanc is easy by train or shuttle. Once you arrive, settle into your comfortable hotel, stroll through Chamonix's quaint cobblestone streets, and relax before embarking on what will be a truly amazing through-hike.
From Les Houches take the Bellevue aerial tram. At the top (1780m), stare in awe at the high peaks looming above as you stand at the foot of the standard route for climbing Mt. Blanc and the trailhead for day 1 of your tour. Start with a traverse to the Bionnassay Glacier. Next, hike through the beautiful alpine meadows that lead up to Col de Tricot Pass (2120m). After a short break to admire the views of Contamines-Montjoie Valley, hike down a steep trail to the quaint rural chalets in Miage (1559m). Finally, contour around Mt. Truc (1811m) and then hike down into the village of Contamines-Montjoie, where you will spend the night.
Please note: it is possible to shorten this hike if you bypass the ascent to Col du Tricot Pass. An alternate route is described in the roadbook.After a short transfer in the morning to Notre-Dame-de-la-Gorge (1210m), take the time to visit the renowned baroque church that marks start of the Roman road, the historic trade route used to travel from one mountain valley to another. The steady climb to Col du Bonhomme Pass (2329m) presents a beautiful section of hiking along the far southern end of the range. The trail marks the boundary between the Mt. Blanc Range and the Beaufortain Mountains. The ascent continues to Col de la Croix-du-Bonhomme Pass (2433m), which offers spectacular views of Mt. Pourri (3779m). On the descent, hike through alpine pastures to the small hamlet of Les Chapieux (1549m), typical of the area, where you will spend the night.
From Champex, start by hiking through the Swiss mountain pastures and alpine meadows known for the grazing cows that produce some of the Alps' most famous cheeses! From Bovine, enjoy incomparable views of the Rhône River Valley. We also offer an alternate hike: please be aware that this option presents a much longer and more committing adventure. Fenêtre d'Arpette (2665m) is a spectacular high-mountain notch located near the Grands Glacier. Finish the day in the village of Trient (1280m), where you will eat dinner and spend the night in a guest house.
From Trient, hike up to Col de Balme Pass (2191m) to cross the French-Swiss border. At the top of the pass enjoy great views into Chamonix and the valley below, as well as the spectacular panorama that includes Mt. Blanc, the Mer de Glace (glacier), and the Argentière Glacier. Hike down (or take the chairlift/gondola) the dirt roads and trails through the meadows and pastures to Le Tour (1453m). From there, a leisurely walk takes you to Montroc (1370m) and Argentière.
Enjoy a truly
unforgettable hike on last day of your trip. Scrambling through the Aiguilles
Rouges, with the Mont-Blanc Range just across the valley, means incredible
views of the many glaciers and summits high above Chamonix. From Col des
Montets Pass (1461m), follow the balcony trail to Cheserys Lakes, all known for
reflecting in their clear blue waters some of the Alps' most famous peaks.
Continue to Lac Blanc (2352m). Open your eyes, observe your surroundings, and
look for one of the area's many alpine ibex. Continue to la Flégère, where a gondola takes you down to
Chamonix.
| Mountain Refuge with dorms Price per person | Without luggage transfer | |
|---|---|---|
| Low season | Peak season | |
| 2 people1 shared room | 1430 € | 1530 € |
| 3 people1 shared room | 1430 € | 1530 € |
| 4 people1 shared room | 1415 € | 1515 € |
| 5 people1 shared room | 1415 € | 1515 € |
| 6 people1 shared room | 1415 € | 1515 € |
| Mountain Hut with dorms Price per person | With luggage transfer | |
|---|---|---|
| Low season | Peak season | |
| 2 people1 shared room | 1720 € | 1820 € |
| 3 people1 shared room | 1710 € | 1810 € |
| 4 people1 shared room | 1695 € | 1795 € |
| 5 people1 shared room | 1695 € | 1795 € |
| 6 people1 shared room | 1695 € | 1795 € |
The price include
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Accommodations as described.
- Transporting
your bags if you choose this option.
- Breakfast
for days 2 through 12.
- Dinners for
days 2 through 10.
- The roadbook (as well as a map and
reservation vouchers) for a 2 to 4 person group.
- Access to
the new mobile phone application (including GPS guidance).
The price does not include
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Transportation to the meeting point at the start of the trip and from the point
where the trip officially ends.
- Dinner in Chamonix Mont Blanc
- Insurance
for trip cancellation/interruption, lost/stolen baggage, or assistance.
- For
reservations made less than 15 days before the start, all additional fees for
priority processing.
- Anything
that is not specified in the "included in the price" list.
Spending and other expenses during your trip
- Lunches: at
grocery stores or huts for your picnic lunches.
- Public
transportation and chairlifts/gondolas during the tour.
- Tickets to
visit monuments or museums.
- Drinks.
- Tips.
