Overview

The ethereal Tour du Mont Blanc follows the most popular and breathtakingly beautiful alpine trails of Europe. Feast your eyes on the stunning vistas of snow-capped mountain peaks and hike along the picturesque passes that boast of lush greenery, to catch glimpses of Chamonix and marmots along the walking or hiking trails. Make memories that last a lifetime at the dreamy trails of Switzerland, France, and Italy. Indulge in the pristine beauty of nature and fall in love with the alpine scenery. Relish the delectable flavors of Swiss cheese, chocolates, and continental cuisine during the vacation, and don’t forget to take photos of the alpine meadows, tumbling glaciers, charming hamlets, and endless oceans of lush greenery and colorful flowers.

Highlights

Visited Places:

• Geneva

• Chamonix valley

• Le Tour

• Trient

• Champex

• Courmayeur

• Les Chapieux

• Les Contamines

• Les Houches

Travel Experience:

• Savor the flavor of Swiss chocolate and cheese

• European culture and traditions

• Riding the cable car between alpine mountain peaks

• Crossing the colossal fields of glacier

• Hiking

• Walking

• Shopping at small towns while on hike

• 3 different country experience Swiz, France, Italy

Notes

Tour Start

GENEVA

Tour End

GENEVA

Destination

SWITZERLAND

Flights

Arrival: Day01 before 2pm (Flexible)

Return: Day09 anytime after 8am (Flexible)

Airport: Geneva Intl. airport (Switzerland)

Meeting Point

The group meets at the arrival airport or at the hotel on Day01.

More details will be provided via group chat on WhatsApp

Availability

Seat available till the booking is open!

Balance due 2 months before the tour departure date!

* Minimum number of members requires for all group tour. Please confirm with the organizer before any flight booking!

Itinerary

Day01

GENEVA

Description:

The blissful and romantic tour of Mont Blanc begins with the arrival at Geneva. Meet with the tour rep and greet the group members after checking into the hotel. Today is a free day to explore on your own, our tour leader will accompany you though. Explore the top tourist attractions of Geneva. Marvel at the beautiful Jet d’Eau fountain, and then check out the monumental wooden sculpture, the Broken Chair. Proceed to take tours of Old Town Geneva, Lake Geneva, Cathedrale, and Palace of Nations in Geneva. Sample the delicious Swiss chocolate and Swiss cheese at the local restaurants too. Spend the night at the hotel in Geneva.

Activities Included:

N/A – Free time

Accommodation:

Hotel in Geneva

Day02

CHAMONIX VALLEY

Description:

Board the shuttle cab after breakfast to reach Chamonix in Mont Blanc, the beautiful resort at the junction of Switzerland, Italy, and France. Chamonix valley is at the base of Mont Blanc, the highest summit in the Alps, it’s renowned for its skiing. Free time to explore the little town, consider taking a ride in the scenic cable car in the Alpine peaks with breathtaking views of the Aiguille du Midi, glacial fields at the Italian Border, and Pointe Helbronner. You will find all hiking gears in the town if you missed out on any gear.

Activities Included:

N/A – Free time

Shuttle to Chamonix

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Accommodation:

Hotel in Chamonix

Day03

MONT BLANC: LE TOUR – TRIENT

Description:

Today the hiking adventure begins from the village of Le Tour. You will meet the local hiking guide and embark on the 6 day’sof marvelous hike. Follow the picturesque mountainous path of Balme after departing from Le Tour Village to reach Switzerland. Fill your memory card with photos of Mont Blanc, Needles of Chamonix, the Drus, and la Verte during the tour. Cross the Switzerland and France border to reach the Trient village.

Activities Included:

Mont Blanc hiking

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Lunch (Picnic Style)

Dinner

Accommodation:

Hotel /gîte hostel

Day04

TRIENT – CHAMPEX

Description:

You can follow either of the two routes from Trient to Champex. The first route is along the Mountain Of Bovine, which requires you to cross the Farclaz Pass of marvelous views of the lake. You can take the Fenetre d’Arpette route, which resembles Tour du Mont Blanc and is challenging too. Marvel at the Rhone Valley of the Balconies above the Martigny.

Activities Included:

Mont Blanc hiking

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Lunch (Picnic Style)

Dinner

Accommodation:

Hotel /gîte hostel

Day05

CHAMPEX – COURMAYEUR

Description:

Take the bus ride to Fouly and then climb to the summit Vol Ferret through the quaint villages of Clou, Ferret, and Granges. Admire the lush green pastures of the Peulaz Mountain and then climb again in the picturesque Ferret Pass to the head of the Dolent and Ferret Border. Drink in the breathtaking views of the mountain meadows and the glaciers of Triolet and Bar pastures during the descent. Spend the night at the bustling village of Courmayeur.

Activities Included:

Mont Blanc hiking

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Lunch (Picnic Style)

Dinner

Accommodation:

Hotel /gîte hostel

Day06

COURMAYEUR – LES CHAPIEUX

Description:

Catch the bus to Val Veni and then take a long and idyllic walk along the ancient fortifications of Alpini and the magnificent limestone pyramids to get to Col de Seigne. Marvel at the glittering Aiguille des Glaciers and take a stroll in the mountain pastures of Le Beaufort.

Activities Included:

Mont Blanc hiking

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Lunch (Picnic Style)

Dinner

Accommodation:

Hotel /gîte hostel

Day07

LES CHAPIEUX – LES CONTAMINES

Description:

This morning will find you feasting your eyes on the picturesque peaks of Vanoise from atop the Col de la Croix du Bonhomme. Continue down the trail to Col du Bonhomme until you cross the Contamines Natural Reserve. Descend along the gorge of pine forests to reach the Notre Dame de la Gorge church at the old Roman Road. Stop at the area of the marmots before continuing with the walk.

Activities Included:

Mont Blanc hiking

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Lunch (Picnic Style)

Dinner

Accommodation:

Hotels /gîte hostel

Day08

LES CONTAMINES – LES HOUCHES

Description:

Follow the trail along the picturesque river valley to reach La Gruvas and making the way to Le Champel before braving the steep hike up along the Bionnassay to Col de Vaza. You can also take the longer route that requires hiking at Col du Tricot, at 2120m above sea level. Soak in the panoramic views of the pistes and limestone cliffs from atop the Col du Tricot. Descend along the tracks and gravel roads to get to Les Houches, where the hike finally ends. Drive back to Geneva in the evening. There are no activities planned in Geneva, so you can either stay at the hotel or explore the nightlight in Geneva.

Activities Included:

Mont Blanc hiking

Shuttle to Geneva

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Lunch (Picnic Style)

Accommodation:

Hotel in Geneva

Day09

GENEVA

Description:

It’s time to say goodbye to your fellow travelers and the guide as the tour ends today with a breakfast at the hotel. Check out is usually by 11am so book your return flight accordingly. Hoping that you have captured the best moments on camera and packed in a host of travel memories to carry back home with you.

Activities Included:

N/A – Free time

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Inclusions

Price Includes

2 night hotel stay in Geneva Switzerland (Double occupancy)

1 night hotel stay in Chamonix (Double occupancy)

4 nights accommodation in mountain hotels /gîte hostels (Twin sharing)

1 night quad share room

8 Breakfast, 6 lunches, 5 dinners

Luggage transfer by luggage van (max 1 bag weighing no more than 15kgs)

Experienced mountain guide

Internal transfers by local bus

Geneva – self guided day tour & transportation

Tour leader / Event host

Price Excludes

International flights

Meals (other then mentioned above)

Personal Expenses

Travel insurance

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