Guided groups
Hiking
lvl. 3
Réf : E3MB
Hiking : a relatively accessible activity, hiking offers the opportunity to explore a country or a region up close, on foot, and to meet and mingle with the locals. On a traverse or loop, whatever your skill level, embark on one of our through-hikes to immerse yourself in the natural wonders of the great outdoors.
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.
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Prices indicated are calculated based on a limited number of seats available or for a departure in over 2 months from today. Once all prereserved seats are filled, or for reservations with a departure in less than 2 months, we might have to acquire seats for a higher price (depending on availability at the moment the reservation is made), which might result in the application of a supplement that increases the closer we are to the departure date.
Our trip
The most famous multi-day mountain hike in the Alps
France, Italy, and Switzerland: explore three alpine cultures (food, vine...etc.)
Start and finish in Chamonix centre.
Circling the
Mt. Blanc Range means hiking as close as possible to this legendary alpine
giant without actually climbing. 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 and
circuits are trade and communications 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!
Reservation
| Departure | Return | Price including VAT | Departure status | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From 19 Jul 2020 | through 27 Jul 2020 | 2750 € | Confirmed from 3 reservations on | ||
| From 02 Aug 2020 | through 10 Aug 2020 | 2750 € | Confirmed from 3 reservations on | ||
| From 16 Aug 2020 | through 24 Aug 2020 | 2750 € | Confirmed from 3 reservations on | ||
| From 30 Aug 2020 | through 07 Sep 2020 | 2750 € | Confirmed from 3 reservations on | ||
Itinerary
Hiking : a relatively accessible activity, hiking offers the opportunity to explore a country or a region up close, on foot, and to meet and mingle with the locals. On a traverse or loop, whatever your skill level, embark on one of our through-hikes to immerse yourself in the natural wonders of the great outdoors.
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.
Duration : 9 daysLuggage transfers : Only your day pack
Lodging : Hotel
Guiding : French, english speaking, mountain leader (UIMLA certified)
Group : From 3 to 14 participants
Day by day
Day 1
Arrival day in Chamonix
Lodging : hotel.
Included meals : dinner. Meals not included : breakfast, lunch.
Check
in your hotel in Chamonix center and meet your guide at 6:00 pm in the
lobby for a TMB briefing with your fellow hikers.
Day 2
Les Houches - col du Tricot pass - les Contamines-Montjoie
Distance : 11km / 6.8 mi -
Ascent : 650 m. Descent : 1250 m.
Hiking : 5 hrs.
Lodging : hotel. Included meals : breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Lodging : hotel. Included meals : breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Local
morning transfer to Les Houches. Bellevue
lift takes you up to Bellevue where starts
the hike. You first hike down to the end
of Bionnassay glacier for a lovely view on the glacier from a "nepali
hanging bridge". Climb up to Col de Tricot (2120 m). Nice trail down
to chalets de Miage (1560 m), charming hamlet overlooked by the Dômes de Miage
summit, time for a rest. Then hike up to chalets du Truc (1720 m). A last effort
hiking down to the village: Les Contamines Montjoie were you overnight.
Day 3
Les Contamines - col de la Croix du Bonhomme - Les Chapieux - Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Distance : 15km / 9.3mi -
Ascent : 1250 m. Descent : 950 m.
Hiking : 7 hrs.
Lodging : hotel. Included meals : breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Lodging : hotel. Included meals : breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Short transfer with a local
bus to Notre-Dame-de-la-Gorge (1210m) a famous Baroque church. Then start for
the longest day of this week with an old roman road. Progressive ascent to Col
du Bonhomme (2329m) between Mont-Blanc and Beaufortain ranges. You keep hiking up
to col de la Croix-du-Bonhomme (2433 m). Beautiful panorama on the Vanoise
range, first french national Park. Last stage of the day hiking down through
alpine meadows leading to the typical hamlet of Les Chapieux. A 25' transfer with a private vehicle takes you to
Bourg-Saint-Maurice to find an hotel (none in Les Chapieux).
Day 4
Bourg-Sant-Maurice - la Ville des glaciers - col de la Seigne pass - Courmayeur
Distance : 16km / 10mi -
Ascent : 750 m. Descent : 850 m.
Hiking : 5 hrs.
Lodging : hotel. Included meals : breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Lodging : hotel. Included meals : breakfast, lunch, dinner.
After a morning transfer, start
hiking from la Ville des Glaciers (1790 m) where you can see the cheese farm.
Hike up through a nice alpine meadow to col La Seigne (2516 m) where you reach
the french-italian border. Stunning point of view on legendary summits as
Mont-Blanc de Courmayeur, Noire de Peutrey, Grandes Jorasses... Then hike down into
the val Veny to the end of Miage glacier. A short transfer brings you to
Courmayeur (1226 m), the Italian Alps capital.
Day 5
Courmayeur - Grand col Ferret passs - La Fouly - Champex
Distance : 15km / 9.3mi -
Ascent : 800 m. Descent : 900 m.
Hiking : 5 hrs.
Lodging : hotel. Included meals : breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Lodging : hotel. Included meals : breakfast, lunch, dinner.
A shorter day in the middle of
the week allows you time to rest. Short transfert from Courmayeur to the
end of the italian side of Val Ferret. The hike begins at the foot of the
Pré-de-Bar glacier to reach rifugio Elena (2052 m). Hike up to Grand col Ferret
(2537m), italian-swiss border. One last sight on Italy and you hike down through
the sweet Swiss alpine meadow to reach the hamlet of Ferret (1 740m). Afternoon
transfer on a private vehicle to the village of Champex and his charming Lake.
Day 6
Champex - Bovines - Trient
Distance : 15.5km / 9.6mi -
Ascent : 750 m. Descent : 900 m.
Hiking : 5.5 hrs.
Lodging : hotel. Included meals : breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Lodging : hotel. Included meals : breakfast, lunch, dinner.
From Champex, you hike through
famous Swiss moutain pastures and their cows producing some of the most famous
cheese of the Alps! From Bovines, you get amazing views on the Rhône valley
and Swiss Valais. The day ends at Trient village (1 280m).
Day 7
Trient - col de Balme - Argentière
Distance : 15km / 9.3mi -
Ascent : 950 m. Descent : 950 m.
Hiking : 5 hrs.
Lodging : hotel. Included meals : breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Lodging : hotel. Included meals : breakfast, lunch, dinner.
From Trient, hike up to the Swiss-french
border at Col de Balme (2191m). You get here one of the best panorama on the Mont
Blanc summit and the Chamonix valley. Hike down to le Tour (1453 m) (Lift in
option). A last effort to reach Argentière village (1250m).
Day 8
Argentière - lac blanc - Chamonix
Distance : 9km / 5.6mi -
Ascent : 950 m. Descent : 500 m.
Hiking : 5 hrs.
Lodging : hotel. Included meals : breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Lodging : hotel. Included meals : breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Last
day in the mountains in the Aiguilles-Rouges range facing Mont Blanc range. You
get perfect views all day on glaciers and summits on the other side of the
valley. From Col des Montets (1461m), you follow a balcony trail up to lake des
Chéserys, famous to reflect the most famous mountain of the Alps ! The itinerary
continue to beautiful Lake Blanc (2352m). Finally hike down to La Flégère
(1877m) to reach with les Praz de Chamonix with a cable car. Back to Chamonix
hotel for a last dinner in town.
Day 9
Chamonix
Included meals : breakfast. Meals not included : lunch, dinner.
End
of our services after breakfast.
Please request for any additional activity or excursion in Chamonix
Please request for any additional activity or excursion in Chamonix
Pricing
Pricing
The price includes / does not include
The price includes
- French, english speaking trekking leader (UIMLA certified) and
a second leader from 11 pax
- Accommodation as described : 8 nights in hotel -
twin or double room
- Meals : 8 breakfasts, 8 dinners, 7 pack-lunches
- Cable-cars and transfers as described on the itinerary
- Luggage transfer every night
- Energetic snacks for the week
The price does not include
- Transportation to and
from Chamonix
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Insurance
for trip cancellation/interruption, lost/stolen baggage, or assistance.
- Anything
that is not specified in the "included in the price" list.
Other expenses
- personal
expenses, Drinks and tips
- Tickets to
any additional visit.
Extend your trip
Additional nights
Book an additional night in a 3 stars Hotel in Chamonix center- Chamonix
- Hotel 3 stars : from 90 to 176 € (depending on the season and / or service chosen)
- Double room, single room, triple room (double with extra-bed), twin room
- B&b
- Hotel 5 stars : from 165 to 345 € (depending on the season and / or service chosen)
- Double room, single room, twin room
- B&b
- Hotel 3 stars : from 90 to 176 € (depending on the season and / or service chosen)