Best of the Tour du Mont Blanc

Itinerary

• Day 1

  Arrival

  The Kandoo team will meet you at Geneva airport and transfer you to your pre-trek hotel in Chamonix. Later you will attend a pre-trek briefing with your Guide to prepare you for your tour. There are many typical Savoyard restaurants close to your hotel where you can sample some alpine specialities.

  • Transport: Private transfer (1.2 hours, 100 km)
  • Accomodation: Hotel
• Day 2

  Chamonix to Argentière

  We will transfer to Les Praz village by either bus or train, and from here we will ride the cable car to La Flégére (1813m). The view of the Chamonix Valley and the Mer de Glace is breath-taking. We start our hike on a balcony path, climbing gently up and leading us to Lac Blanc (2352m) and its spectacular view of the Mont Blanc massif: the Drus, the Vert, the Aiguille du Midi and, of course, Mont Blanc itself. We head down through one of the most beautiful trails in France, bordering the Cheserys lakes, to Argentière where we will spend the night in a hotel in a peaceful, wooded setting.

  • Hiking time: 5 - 6 hours
  • Ascent: 250 m
  • Descent: 1240 m
  • Max. altitude: 2352 m
  • Accomodation: Hotel
  • Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
• Day 3

  Argentière to Champex

  After breakfast, we will take a short private transfer to cross the Swiss border via the villages of Châtelard and Trient to the Col de la Forclaz (1527m). From here, we start our trek through a pine and larch forest to reach the grazing pastures at Bovine. We will enjoy views of the valley and the impressive Coude du Rhônes below us, as well as the northern foothills of Mont Blanc. On the eastern side, the impressive Combins massif stays in our sight all day long and leads us to Champex, a charming lakeside village.

  • Hiking time: 5 - 6 hours
  • Ascent: 790 m
  • Descent: 740 m
  • Max. altitude: 1527 m
  • Accomodation: Hotel
  • Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
• Day 4

  Champex to Courmayeur

  Today we transfer from Champex to La Fouly in a private minibus and begin our hike from the village of Ferret. We will cross the Grand Col de Ferret (2537m) from where we can enjoy an exceptional view of the Val Ferret and the Glacier de Pre de Bard. Italy opens its doors to us as we descend from the pass to Arnouva, where we will take a bus to our hotel in Courmayeur.

  • Hiking time: 6 - 7 hours
  • Ascent: 810 m
  • Descent: 970 m
  • Max. altitude: 2537 m
  • Accomodation: Hotel
  • Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
• Day 5

  Courmayeur

  This morning we will take the Skyway Monte Bianco, which lifts us effortlessly to the Punta Helbronner (3466m). In just 10 minutes, we will find ourselves facing Mont Blanc and the highest peaks in Europe. Returning for lunch in Courmayeur, you will have chance to savour some famous Italian specialities. Taking a break from walking, you will have the afternoon free to explore this lively town. If you prefer, you can have fun rafting in the Aosta Valley or spend a relaxing afternoon at the thermal baths of Pré-Saint-Didier (additional charges apply).

  • Accomodation: Hotel
  • Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
• Day 6

  Courmayeur to Bourg St Maurice

  Climb aboard the bus and enjoy the ride to Visailles, at the foot of the Glacier du Miage. We will then stretch our legs, climbing up to the Lée Blanche Valley, where sheep graze during the summer. We will reach the Col de la Seigne (2516m) and cross the border to return to France once more. The south face of Mont Blanc is now behind us as we head down to Les Mottets. We will then transfer down the mountain to Bourg St Maurice where we will spend the night.

  • Hiking time: 7 - 8 hours
  • Ascent: 1292 m
  • Descent: 967 m
  • Max. altitude: 2516 m
  • Accomodation: Hostel
  • Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
• Day 7

  Les Chapieux to Chamonix

  Our final day on the trek begins by heading up to the Chalet de la Raja, which marks the beginning of the slopes to reach the Col de la Croix du Bonhomme refuge (2443m). The refuge is located right before the Col de Bonhomme (2329m). From the pass we will descend into a valley that will lead us to La Balme refuge and the Nant Borrant refuge. We continue our descent to Notre Dame de la Gorge and its small chapel before reaching Les Contamines. We will transfer by private bus to Chamonix where will spend our final night at the hotel and you can enjoy a leisurely evening in town.

  • Hiking time: 7 - 8 hours
  • Ascent: 894 m
  • Descent: 1408 m
  • Max. altitude: 2443 m
  • Accomodation: Hotel
  • Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch
• Day 8

  Departure

  We will collect you from your hotel and transfer you to Geneva airport.
  
  Please note: there is only one transfer to Geneva at 9am.

  • Transport: Private transfer (1.2 hours, 100 km)
  • Meals included: Breakfast
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