9 days Mont Blanc self guided classic

Specification

9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS

Grade :

GRADE** moderate
5h of non consecutive walk per day

accommodation :

Half-board in refuge, Gîte, hôtel in dorms.
Itinerary is indicative and will depend on accommodation's availability.

Number of participants :

from 1

Luggage :

luggage transferred except 2 days. 12KG/pers max

Departure dates :

Price : 994

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Highlights

A variety of landscape walking through 7 valleys. A high mountain atmosphere with 71 glaciers and impressive peaks and jagged pinnacles.

Between us

the full trek around Tour du Mont Blanc. Spectacular alpine sceneries.

How to get there

Airport : Geneva
Train station : St Gervais - Chamonix

Including :

Half board
electronic roadbook
Luggage transfer

Excluding :

Transport to meeting point
Drinks and lunches
Cancellation insurance

9 days Mont Blanc self guided classic

The most popular trekking in the Alps passing through 3 different countries. A 9 days circumnavigation around the highest peak of the Alps (4810m).

A self-guided trekking through France, Italy and Switzerland. We transfer your luggage by van. So you will enjoy hiking light following trails through high passes,amazing glaciers, alpine meadows and charming hamlets.

Day by day

Day 1 : Chamonix - Le Tour

First day facing the Mont Blanc massif on the French side. A wide range of trails to reach the village of Le Tour at the end of the day.

Day 2 : Le Tour - Trient

You leave Le Tour village, walk up through the flowered pasture to Col de Balme (border with Switzerland).A wonderful scenery is offered to you: Mont Blanc, Aiguille Verte, Drus ... A descent through the forest leads you to Trient village

700
900
4h30

Day 3 : Trient - Champex

Two options according to the weather and conditions: Bovine taking a trail in balcony dominating the Rhône valley or la fenêtre d'Arpette, more challenging to enjoy a stunning view on Trient glacier. Steep descend in rocky parts to reach Champex.

1300 or 1000
1000 or 800
6h

Day 4 : Champex - La Fouly

A pleasant walk through typical Valaisan's villages. A step back in a not-too-distant past to admire the traditional black chalets, their barn-stables surrounded by flowered gardens.

600
600
5h

Day 5 : La Fouly - Courmayeur

You'll leave Switzerland behind you crossing Grand Col Ferret. Welcome to Italy, Pré-de-Bar glacier is impressive. Descent to the Italian val ferret. Short transfer bus regular line at the end of the day

900
900
5h

Day 6 : Courmayeur - Refuge Elisabetta

Take the Col Chécroui to Val Veni and Lac de Miage. The Lée Blanche glacier and the Pyramids are just around the corner.

860
721
5H30

Day 7 : Refuge Elisabetta - Refuge du Bonhomme

Once at Col de la Seigne you'll be back in France. You leave behind you Estelette glacier, limestones pyramids and the Mont Blanc. Descent trough the alpine meadows to La Ville des Glaciers. The area of Beaufort Cheese, one of the best french cheese.

921
900
5h30

Day 8 : Refuge du Bonhomme - Refuge de Miage

Descent to Notre Dame de la Gorge, through a natural reserve following the ancient roman road. Miage hamlet welcomes you at the foot of the Mont Blanc glaciers

350
1280
5H30

Day 9 : Refuge de Miage - Les Houches

Ascent to Col de Voza, then down to les Houches. View on the Aiguille de Bionnassay and Aiguille du Gouter, one of the access to climb the top of Mont Blanc.

760
630
5h30

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