Mont Blanc Walking Holidays

There is something unique about a circumnavigation of the Mont Blanc massif on foot.

Perhaps it is feeling of exhilaration of being immersed in some of the most beautiful mountain scenery on earth yet a quaint village is always just hours away. Or perhaps it's the daytime forays where you and your companions tough it out over a glacial pass to descend to your evening accommodation for a nice quiet 'local red? to reflect on the days adventures.

This is trekking at its most civilized! The route is always inspiring, ambling through flowering meadows, dipping into old oak forests and breaking out above the treeline into high alpine pastures which showcase the snowy peaks of the Mont Blanc Massif.

The finishing touch.. the opportunity to sample the warm mountain hospitality of the French, Swiss and Italian villages along the way.

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Itinerary / Highlights

DAY 1/3 Walk from Chamonix Valley across mountain passes and villages, through the 'Bonhomme' mountain passage and over high pastures (where there is an opportunity to buy Beaufort cheese from the Shepherds) to Italy (average 6-8hrs per day)
DAY 4 Ascend to Bertone refuge taking in views of the southern face of Mont Blanc enroute (6-8hrs)
DAY 5 Continue along the Val Ferret to Elena Refuge (6-7hrs)
DAY 6/8 To Switzerland across the Grand Col Ferret (2537m) and to Trient along the 'fenetre d'arpette' (2665m) route (5-8hrs per day)
DAY 9 Traverse the Balme mountain passage, with excellent views of the Mont Blanc range (6-8hrs)
DAY 10 Traverse balcony path to Chamonix, trip concludesNote: hours indicated do not include rest stops and itinerary will vary according to departure point (subject to change)

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Accommodation Details

9 nights accommodation in mountain refuges/gîte-hostels in dormitories (upgrade to double room available for 5 nights - surcharge applies)