Set forth on an 8-day self-guided walking holiday that reveals the very soul of Mont Blanc from Chamonix to Courmayeur, allowing you the freedom to walk and explore at your own pace. This meticulously crafted hike guides you through the most breathtaking sections of the iconic 170km trail, weaving across the borders of France, Italy, and Switzerland. With captivating views along well-trodden paths, you will experience the grandeur and beautiful simplicity of the massif on this unforgettable hiking adventure.
Your exhilarating adventure begins in the breathtaking Chamonix. Board a cable car to Aiguille du Midi, and soak in mountain views until you reach Mer de Glace glacier. Navigate a trail that takes you across Les Aiguilles Rogues with vistas of the famous peaks of the Mont Blanc Mountain chain before arriving at the Lac Blanc Hut. Trek from Bellevue to Refuge Miage, then to Contamines-Monjoie. Transfer from France to Courmayeur, Italy, for the rest of the adventure. Starting your walk in the Val Ferret valley, travel to Rifugio Alpino and onto Rifugio Bertone, where you can see the famed Grandes Jorasses. Enjoy a cable car ride from Courmayeur to Col Checruit pass and journey to the rural Rifugio Elisabetta before reaching Lac Combal. Arrive in Val Ferret and take a clear path to Rifugio Elena before hiking the Grand Col Ferret. Your trip ends in the paradisiacal Alpine town of Courmayeur.
This package includes 7 nights of accommodations in 4-star hotels on a twin share basis, each handpicked for its unique location and commitment to wellness. Each hotel serves as a gateway to your next adventure, situated mere moments from the transport links that take you away to the mountains via cable cars, cog-trains, and buses. Located in the heart of Chamonix, Park Hotel Suisse offers a relaxing hot tub experience surrounded by breathtaking mountain views. Enjoy a heated outdoor swimming pool, a sauna, and a panoramic terrace. Meanwhile, Hotel Berthod in Courmayeur features a luxurious spa with a jacuzzi, sauna, and Turkish bath for the ultimate relaxation after a day of hiking.
Experience Mont Blanc from its most compelling sides as few ever have on this 8-day alpine adventure. Explore Western Europe’s highest peak while savouring sights, tastes, and encounters that remain etched in your mind long after the trail ends.
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This tour is eligible to earn ONLYLUXE reward points.