Hike the Tour du Mont Blanc

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Summary

Starts
Chamonix
Duration
8 days
Languages
English
Difficulty
Medium

Description

Embark on an unforgettable multi-day tour through the majestic Alps, exploring the iconic Tour du Mont Blanc. This adventure begins in the charming town of Chamonix and takes you through breathtaking landscapes in France, Switzerland, and Italy. Each day offers a unique blend of hiking, stunning vistas, and cultural experiences, with comfortable accommodations and delicious meals along the way. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or a nature enthusiast, this tour promises an exhilarating journey through some of Europe's most spectacular mountain scenery.

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Included

7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners

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All Intrepid group trips in Europe are accompanied by one of our local European group leaders. ’Local’ in this context means a leader who is European or lives in Europe.

On this tour, your leader is also your Mountain Guide, awarded with International Mountain Leader (IML) batch. Highly skilled in navigating, crossing various terrain, safeguarding the party in harsh weather conditions, your

IML :

guide is also an expert in first-aid, trekking equipment and has a great knowledge of local microclimate, flora and fauna.

The aim of the group leader, apart from being your mountain guide, is to also take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Your leader takes care of logistics, will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends.

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As this is a walking trip the majority of distances will be covered on foot. Some stretches may be done by public bus or private vehicle.

On Foot , Cable Car , Public Bus , Private Vehicle

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Daily luggage transfer (1 piece per person) max 9kg, packed in a soft bag.

La Flegere cable car ride

Mer de Glace & Lac Blanc guided hike

Bovine guided hike

Col Ferret guided hike

Lée Blanche valley guided hike

Seigne pass hike

Mountian refuge overnight stay

Col Du Bonhomme & Croix du Bonhomme guided hike

Hamlets of Gruvaz

Champel and Bionnassay guided hike

Voza pass hike

Bellevue gondola ride

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OCCASIONAL ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATION:

The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline. On rare occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our usual accommodation. A similar standard of accommodation will be used in these instances.

TWIN SHARE BASIS:

Accommodation on this trip is on a twin/multishare basis. We pair up solo travellers with another traveller of the same gender as per the gender marker on each of their passports. Please note there may be times where facilities will be shared rather than ensuite and rare occasions when you share a room with passengers travelling on different Intrepid trips than your own.

CHECK-IN TIME:

Throughout the trip we request that our hotels prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination.

PRE/POST TRIP ACCOMMODATION:

If you've purchased pre-trip or post-trip accommodation (if available), you may be required to change rooms from your trip accommodation for these extra nights.

FACILITIES:

Your accommodation may not always have private en suite facilities or air-conditioning. European hotels generally don't provide kettles or fridges.

Hotel (7 nights)

hotel: 7 night(s);

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Destinations

Les Contamines-Montjoie
Les Chosalets
Courmayeur
photo of an aerial view from Aiguille des Grands Montets on Argentière in winter, France.Argentière
Photo of The winter view on the montains and ski lift station in French Alps near Chamonix Mont-Blanc.Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Map

Attractions

Lac Blanc

Daily Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1 – Day 1: Chamonix

  • Chamonix-Mont-Blanc - Arrival day
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Welcome to the enchanting Alps! Your journey begins in Chamonix, a charming French town renowned for its winter sports legacy. Arrive via Geneva airport and take a convenient bus transfer to Chamonix. At 6pm, gather at your hotel (or similar) for a welcome meeting with your group and a seasoned International Mountain Leader. Get briefed on the Tour du Mont Blanc and receive equipment advice. Afterward, enjoy dinner in town, perhaps sampling the famous Savoie wine, as you get acquainted with your fellow adventurers.

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Day 2

Day 2 – Day 2: Chamonix to Les Praz

  • Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
  • Argentière
  • Les Chosalets
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  • Lac De Cheserys
  • Lac Blanc
  • Chapelle Saint-Grat
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Begin your first day on the Tour du Mont Blanc with a short transfer to Les Praz village. Ride a cable car up to La Flegere for breathtaking views of the Mer de Glace glacier. Hike along a balcony path to Lac Blanc, where you can admire reflections of the surrounding peaks. Enjoy a picnic lunch before descending through trails bordering the Cheserys lakes. Return to Chamonix for the night at your hotel (or similar).

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Day 3

Day 3 – Day 3: Chamonix to Champex

  • Argentière
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  • Glaciorium
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After breakfast, transfer to Switzerland for a delightful walk through pine and larch forests, emerging into wide open pastures. Capture the quintessential Swiss scenery with your camera as you enjoy lunch with views of the Grand Combin massif. Continue walking to the lakeside village of Champex, where you will spend the night at your hotel (or similar).

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Day 4

Day 4 – Day 4: Champex to Courmayeur

  • Courmayeur
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  • Lago Verney
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Transfer to Val Ferret and start your hike with a steep climb to Col Ferret, where you can take in awe-inspiring views of the valley and nearby glacier. Descend into Italy towards Arnouva, then take a bus to your hotel in the Courmayeur valley. Enjoy a fabulous dinner with your group, experiencing alpine cuisine with an Italian flair.

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Day 5

Day 5 – Day 5: Courmayeur to Bourg St Maurice

  • Courmayeur
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  • Monte Belvedere
  • ARP Viewing Platform
  • Lago Verney
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Start your day with a scenic bus journey to Visailles, then hike up to the Miage glacier and the enchanting Lee Blanche valley. Climb to the Seigne pass and cross back into France, with the south face of Mont Blanc behind you. Continue to Les Chapieux, where a private shuttle will transport you to your hotel in Bourg St Maurice. Relax at the hotel spa before enjoying a local French cuisine dinner.

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Day 6

Day 6 – Day 6: Bourg St Maurice to Contamines

  • Les Contamines-Montjoie
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  • Refuge de La Leisse
  • Compagnie du Mont Blanc
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Leave your alpine lodge behind and embark on a steep ascent towards the Col Du Bonhomme mountain pass. Enjoy lunch at the refuge at the Croix du Bonhomme, soaking in views of the Mont Blanc massif. Descend through a shady gorge to an ancient Roman road, leading to the chapel of Notre Dame de la Gorge. Finish in the town of Contamines, where you will stay for the evening at your hotel (or similar).

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Day 7

Day 7 – Day 7: Contamines to Chamonix

  • Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
  • Les Contamines-Montjoie
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  • Cascade du Rouget
  • Chapelle Saint-Grat
  • Evasion Nordique
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On your final day of the Tour du Mont Blanc, hike from Contamines to the hamlets of Gruvaz, Champel, and Bionnassay, home to a 17th-century chapel. Follow a path to the historic Col de Voza pass, then enjoy a cable car ride down to Les Houches. Take a bus back to Chamonix, where you can celebrate your accomplishment with dinner at one of the town's excellent restaurants.

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Day 8

Day 8 – Day 8: Chamonix

  • Chamonix-Mont-Blanc - Departure day
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  • Aiguille du Midi
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Your hiking adventure concludes after breakfast. If you choose to stay in Chamonix, explore the town's delightful shops, museums, and restaurants. Alternatively, take a cable car up to the peak of Aiguille du Midi for unparalleled views of Mont Blanc and the surrounding mountains.

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