Tour of Mont-Blanc comfort 8 Days hiking – Self-guided

> Trek one of the most spectacular classic hiking paths

> Visit 3 countries in one trip (France, Italy and Switzerland)

> Experience different cultures and gastronomies

> Explore the capital of mountaineering and its international atmosphere

> Stay in varied and typical accommodation

We have gathered all the ingredients for a successful and unforgettable trip.

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Dates on request

9 Days / 8 Nights
7 Days hiking

D1 Chamonix – Les Houches

Welcome at the hotel and final briefing with the guide and equipment check . The hotel is located in the village of Les Houches. From where you can reach easily Chamonix by train or bus (we will provide you a free travel card)
Explore the charming town of Chamonix, known to be the capital of mountaineering. In the streets of this alpine town, you can hear all the languages ​​of the world. Mountaineers from everywhere come here to confront the mythical Mont Blanc and discover the deep mountain culture.

In the streets of this alpine town, you can hear all the languages ​​of the world. Mountaineers from all over the world come here to face the mythical peaks of the Mont Blanc range and discover its mountain culture.
Make your last purchases for the trek in stores where you will find all the necessary equipment.

Accommodation: Hotel*** in Les Houches
Lunch: self
Dinner: self

Optional Aiguille du Midi cable car, Montenvers Train & Mer de Glace Glacier

The terrace offers a 360° panoramic view of the French, Swiss and Italian Alps, you will admire the surrounding mythical summits over 4,000 meters, and, especially a clear view of Mont Blanc.
Experience the Step Into The Void, walk on a 2.50 m glass cage over a 1000 m precipice.

In the streets of this alpine town, you can hear all the languages ​​of the world. Mountaineers from all over the world come here to face the mythical peaks of the Mont Blanc range and discover its mountain culture.
Make your last purchases for the trek in stores where you will find all the necessary equipment.

D2 Les Houches – Glacier de Bionnassay – Les contamines-Montjoie

Get the cable car to reach the plateau de Bellevue (1800m). Start the trek by descending gently to pass under the giant glacier of Bionnassay before going up to the pass Col de Tricot (2120m). The path then goes down to the refuge of Miage, then by a last pass before joining the beautiful village of Les Contamines-Montjoie. Stroll in the village before reaching your hotel 20 minutes further. Check in at the hotel.
Possibility to shorten the hike.

Walking time: 5 to 6 hours
D+660 / D-1290m
Accommodation: Hotel**** in Les Contamines-Montjoie
Lunch: Self
Dinner: 3 courses meal at the hotel

D3 Notre Dame de la Gorge – Croix du Bonhomme – Les Chapieux

Short transfer by public bus to Notre Dame de la Gorge, where we will start the ascent along the ancient Roman road and cross the Roman stone bridge
Then walk through the alpine meadows of La Balme and through the Contamines Natural Reserve, to reach the Croix du Bonhomme (2433m). Steepy descent in the pastures to Les Chapieux (1554m)

Walking time: 7 hours
D+1270m / D-900m
Accommodation: Shared rooms of to 3 to 4 beds, shared bathroom in a mountain inn
Lunch: Picnic
Dinner: 3 courses meal at the Inn

D4  La Ville des Glaciers – Seigne Pass – Courmayeur

Short transfer by public bus to La Ville des Glaciers (1789m). Hike up to Col de la Seigne (2516m) to enter in Italy, then beautiful descent in the Val Veny. Glaciers slowly pour into the valley, creating magnificent waterfalls and lakes. Go down the valley to Visaille from where we will transfer to Courmayeur
Courmayeur has managed to perpetuate a lifestyle of its own, based on hospitality, elegance and the preservation of the landscape

Walking time: 5,5 hours
D+670m / D-870m
Accommodation: Shared rooms of 2 to 3 beds ensuite bathroom in Hotel**
Lunch: picnic
Dinner: 3 courses Italian meal in a restaurant

D5 Courmayeur – Arnouva – Pré de Bar

Steep climb through thick larch forests to Refuge Bertone (1989m), an excellent stopover for a cappuccino.
Walk through pastures with an incomparable view of the Mont Blanc range to reach the rifugio Bonatti then descend into the valley of Val Ferret and up to rifugio Elena

Walking time: 6.5 hours
D +1450 / D-550
Accommodation: Twin rooms to share with private bathrooms in a mountain hut
Lunch: Self
Dinner: 3 courses meal at the mountain hut

D6 Grand Col Ferret – La Fouly – Champex

Climb to the Grand Ferret pass (2537 m), this pass offers a unique panorama on the Grandes Jorasses and Mont Dolent, whose summit divides three countries, Italy, France and Switzerland. Then go down in the Swiss Val Ferret to the alpine pastures of La Peule (2071 m) and continue to the typical Swiss village of La Fouly (1600m), built of wood and quartz stone, with red shutters and carved balconies.
Take the local bus to Issert for a last ascent to Champex, enjoy this pretty village with its deep blue lake.

Walking time: 6.5 hours
D+960 / D-1000 m
Accommodation: Shared rooms of 2 to 3 beds with private bathroom in a hotel*** in Champex
Lunch: Self
Dinner: 3 courses meal at the hotel

D7 Champex  – Col de la Forclaz – Col de Balme – Le Tour

Go up through the alpine pastures of Bovine (1987m) and to Col de la Forclaz by a path in balcony overlooking the Rhone valley, before reaching Trient.

Go up to the Col de Balme (2190m), to go back to France, reach the Pass des Posettes (1997m) along the balcony trail, from there the panorama of the glaciers of the Mont-Blanc massif are impressive. Then long but magnificent descent in the forest.

Possibility to shorten the hike with a transfer from Trient to Le Tour – Optional

Walking time: 9,5 hours (or 4,5 hours)
D+ 1750 / D-1880
Accommodation: Shared rooms of 4 beds – Shared bathrooms
Lunch: Self
Dinner: 3 courses meal in the Inn

D8 Le Tour – Lac Blanc – Chamonix

Start the last stage of the tour. Climb through the forest, use the ladders and handrails attached to the rock faces.
A final climb in large blocks of rocks will lead us to the magnificent Lac Blanc and its refuge (2352 m). Discover one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in the heart of the Aiguilles Rouges Nature Reserve. Then go down to la Flégère to get the cable car down in the valley. Take the train of bus to Les Houches
Check-in at the hotel

Walking time: 5 to 7 hours
D+935 / D-500
Accommodation: Self
Lunch: Self
Dinner: Self

D9  Chamonix

Check-out, end of the tour

HIKING FEATURES

Walking time: 5 to 9 hours per day
Type of hike: mountain trails with no particular technical difficulty.
Level: Experienced hiker with elevation gain and good physical condition needed
To take full advantage of your trip, do not forget to maintain your fitness once a week by walking (about 15 km) if possible on a course with elevation, or practicing a sporting activity (1.5 hours).

IMPORTANT NOTE

The program is given as an indication. Due to weather, safety and the fitness of the group the guide may change the itinerary. In this way, the walking times and the accommodation described in the itinerary can be changed and we will do our best to keep the same standards.

ACCOMODATION

Shared rooms or dorms, in Hotels, mountain Inns or refuges.
Selection of different accommodations: mountain huts, village inns and 3 to 4-star hotels

MEALS

According to the program
Breakfast are all included and served in the accomodation.
During the trek typical dinners are served in the accommodation or restaurant. Generally consists of a first course soup, salad or charcuterie, a main course of meat with one or two vegetables or rice or pasta, and a dessert course.
During the trek, you will have picnic lunch, generally composed of sandwiches, meats, fruits and local products.

LUGGAGE TRANSPORTATION DURING THE TREK

You only carry your belongings for the day and the picnic.
A luggage of maximum 15kg per person is transported each day to the next accommodation per vehicle, during the TMB trek.
Only soft luggage allowed, no suitcase.
You can store other luggage in Chamonix for 8 €/luggage/day

TRANSPORT

Transfer by private or collective bus or public transport

OPTIONAL

Aiguille du Midi cable car, Montenvers Train & Mer de Glace Glacier
Paragliding discovery flight with a certified guide over Chamonix valley
Extra night in Chamonix : on request
Private transfer from Geneva Airport to Chamonix-Les Houches – Up to 8 people
Private transfer from Col de la Forclaz/Trient to Le Tour – Up to 8 people
Picnic lunches during the trek from day 2 to day 9
Single room occupancy on days 1, 2, 5, 7 and 8

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF SALES

The reservation will be confirmed when deposits will be received
This trip is part of a group trip of several people
Minimum number of participants: 9 participants
Maximum number of participants : 13 participants

Payment schedule:
– Deposit on booking: 50 %
– 30 days before departure: 50 %

Total cancellation:
If the total cancellation of the trip was to be notified by the client, Alps Outdoor would be entitled to collect a penalty calculated as follows:
– More than 90 days before departure: 10 % of the total amount
– From 89 to 45 days before departure: 20 % of the total amount
– From 44 to 30 days before departure: 30 % of the total amount
– From 29 to 15 days before departure: 50 % of the total amount
– From 14 to 8 days before departure: 80 % of the total amount
– Less than 7 days before departure: 100 % of the total amount