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MONT BLANC CIRCUIT
TYPE: GUIDED TOUR*
Guaranteed departure with min. 6 ppl
13 days / 12 nights

Activity Level: Demanding
This circuit requires good physical condition, especially endurance to walk for more than 6 hours on uneven ground, every day.

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The impressive and beautiful Mont Blanc Massif is bordered by France, Switzerland and Italy, surrounded by seven charming valleys and flanked by towering peaks such as the Aiguille Verte, Chardonnet, Dome du Gouter, Dent du Géant and Grandes Jorasses. With an altitude of 4,810m, it is the highest massif in Eastern Europe. This circuit will take you to explore the three countries while having breathtaking views of the Alps mountain range.

HIGHLIGHTS

Walkthrough France, Italy and Switzerland.
Hike through the beautiful alpine landscape.
Enjoy views of the alps most outstanding peaks.
Breathe fresh air trekking through grassy green lands.
Walk the famously known bovine route.
Delight yourself with delicious Italian, French and Swiss mountain food.

ITINERARY

Geneva (Switzerland) - Chamonix (France)
DAY 1

Upon your arrival at Geneva airport, you will join the group transfer to Chamonix.
The driving to the beautiful commune of Chamonix located in France will take around 2 hours.
After the hotel check-in process, you can enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Tonight, we will meet to talk about our trekking itinerary ahead then we will have a lovely meal in a local restaurant where you can taste the typical food of the French Alps, the Tartiflette.

Chamonix - Free day (France)
Day 2

Enjoy a day off, explore the beautiful commune of Chamonix or get involved in one of the following optional tours y/o activities.

- Paragliding, enjoy the sound of the wind while your eyes are distracted from the beautiful view over the Chamonix Valley.
- Flight, this incredible flight will take you over the imposing Massif of the Mont Blanc.
- Take the cable car up to the Aiguille du Midi footbridge to appreciate spectacular views of the Alps mountain range.

Chamonix - Argentière (France)
Day 3

We will walk our first steep path towards the Mont Blanc circuit trail. Then we will follow the trail towards the Argentière commune. Enjoy spectacular views of the Alps landscape. Keep your eyes opened for some wildlife (mountain goats Ibex or eagles flying over the area). In Argentière, after checking-in into our hotel, have time to rest before going out for dinner.

Argentière (Fr) - Col de la Forclaz (Swi)
Day 4

We will start our walk towards the Col de la Forclaz, located in Switzerland. The trail will take us into the forest through sharp bends, but at the end of the climb, enjoy the beautiful view of Chamonix embedded in the valley. Along the way, we might a stop at one of the Chalets to have a drink. We will pass through the Col de Balme that is the border between France and Switzerland. We'll do a steep climb up to our final destination, Col de la Forclaz. Along the trail, enjoy the green alpine scenery and keep an eye opened for the curious furry rodents, the marmots.

Col de la Forclaz - Champex (Swi)
Day 5

Today, we will walk through the cattle route (Bovine route). Every year the cow fighting competition is held in the area, where the winner cow will get chosen as the Queen. Today's hike is short, but like any other mountain trail, includes some slopes, descents and flat ground. If there is room at Café Buvette, we will stop for a coffee and a sweet bite. In Champex, we will cross part of the small city to reach our hotel.

Champex - La Fouly (Swi)
Day 6

Today's hike is considered an easy one. The trail includes mostly downhills with gentle slopes close to our destination La Fouly. Enjoy beautiful views of the remote villages and the green meadows up to the small town of La Fouly, where we will spend the night.

NOTE: tonight, pack a sleeping sheet-liner and personal hygiene items in your day pack due to no access to our main luggage tomorrow night.

La Fouly (Swi) - Bonatti (It)
Day 7

Today we will spend a beautiful day walking through the mountains, ascending towards the Gran Col Ferret, the highest pass in the Mont Blanc circuit (2573m) which is the border between Switzerland and Italy. We will take a short break to enjoy an aromatic Italian coffee then our adventure continues with an ascent to the Bonetti Refuge.
Due to no roads up to the refuge, the transfer vehicle will not deliver our main luggage.

Refugio Bonatti - Courmayeur (Italy)
Day 8

We will start our walk to the city known for having the best ice cream, Courmayeur. Throughout our hike we will keep enjoying beautiful landscapes and if the weather allows, a phenomenal view of the Maziso Mont Blanc. Today's hike demands to keep an eye on your next step due to some loose ground. At Courmayeur, we will walk to our hotel to enjoy some free time before dinner. Tonight you can enjoy a delicious Italian dinner (pasta with pesto, pizza and ice cream).

Courmayeur (It) - Les Chapieux (Fr)
Day 9

Today's hike includes a long ascend (2,300 m), some descends and a short route flat trail. We have an opportunity to stop at Elizabetta refuge to enjoy a drink or to enjoy views of the beautiful surroundings.
We will cross over the Col de la Seigne that marks the border between Italy and France then we will continue with a long descent to Les Chapieux.

Les Chapieux - Les Contamines (Fr)
Day 10

We will start the day with a long ascent from Les Chapieux to refuge De la Croix du Bonhomme, gaining an elevation of around 900 m. If the energy accompanies you, we will deviate from the head trail towards the summit Tête Nord des Fours (2756m), where we will have an imposing landscape view. We will continue with a long descent to Les Contamines.

Les Contamines - Les Houches (Fr)
Day 11

Today we have a bit of a challenging hike. The trail includes an ascend of 600 m on a winding path towards the Col de Tricot known as the Tricot Challenge and a suspended bridge crossing. Stop at the Chalets de Miage to enjoy a local delicacy, a blueberry tartare.

Les Houches - Chamonix (Fr)
Day 12

Today is our last day in this thrilling circuit, we will have many climbs to go but the reward for the effort, if the weather is good, will be the enjoyment of the best views of the beautiful Mont Blanc mountain and the Chamonix Valley. At the hotel, we will enjoy some free time before our last supper.

Chamonix - Departure day
Day 13

After enjoying 13 days in the beautiful circuit of Mont Blanc, it is time to return home. Today we will have the group transfer back to Geneva airport to take a flight back home.

Our itineraries are guidelines to follow day-by-day. However, some changes may occur before departure or during the tour due to weather conditions, seasonal changes that can alter timetables, flight schedules and transport routes. These changes can happen with little notice so please be prepared for alterations along the route. Bear in mind on occasion, the timing of included activities in each location may also differ from the timetable written on your itinerary.

We always work hard to make sure you have the best holiday experience. Nevertheless, things can and do go wrong occasionally due to the nature of travel. Please take it as part of the travel experience. Should any issue occur while on tour, please discuss it with your local guide first, if the issues go beyond his/her control, feel free to reach out to us, we're here to help.

For any emergency, contact us at our WhatsApp number, available 24/7 (+54.911.4434.6643), or send us an email at [email protected].

MONT BLANC CIRCUIT
13 days / 12 nights

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ACCOMMODATIONS

Day	Itinerary	Hotel	Room Type
1	Chamonix	De L’arve Hotel	Twin/Double Room
2	Chamonix	De L’arve Hotel	Twin/Double Room
3	Argentière	La Couronne Hotel	Twin/Double Room
4	Col de la Forclaz	De la Forclaz Hotel	Twin/Double Room
5	Champex	Glacier Hotel	Twin/Double Room
6	La Fouly	Edelweiss Hotel	Twin/Double Room
7	Aosta Valley	Rifugio Bonatti	4-beds dormitory
8	Courtmayeur	Berthod Hotel	Twin/Double Room
9	Les Chapeiux	Les Chambers du Soleil Hotel	Twin/Double Room
10	Les Contamines	Chalet Gai Soleil Hotel	Twin/Double Room
11	Les Houches	Le Saint Antoine Hotel	Twin/Double Room
12	Chamonix	De L'arve Hotel	Twin/Double Room
13	Depart Chamonix

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation:

11 nights - standard twin/double room
1 night in a refuge (bunkbeds)

Transport:

Transfer, Geneva airport - Chamonix - Geneva airport
Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel y/o auberge except on day 7

Meals:

12 breakfast
7 dinners

Staff

Trekking tour leader/guide throughout the whole circuit

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

International airfare: To/from Geneva.
Travel insurance: Travellers must purchase travel insurance that covers repatriation, Covid-19 and cancellations (Please read our Booking Conditions).
Alcoholic beverages during included meals.
Tips.
Meals but those described above.

TRAVEL TIPS

VISAS
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HEALTH AND CERTIFICATIONS
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RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL
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