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Highlights

• Spend a week of hiking to the backdrop of snow-capped peaks, lakes, glaciers and mountain pastures – the Tour du Mont Blanc is undoubtedly one of Europe’s most iconic and beautiful long-distance treks.
• Sit back, relax and enjoy the view! Comfortable and clean hotels and lodges are included each night, offering hearty meals and truly magnificent views of the surrounding mountains.
• Take a load off – literally! Your luggage will be transferred between your accommodation each day, meaning you’ll only have to carry a day pack and your luggage will be waiting at your hotel.
• Soak up the beautiful scenery of the French and Swiss Alps with a likeminded small group of travellers by your side – every day brings a new gorgeous landscape! Think mountains, cable cars, vast green landscapes and (hopefully) clear skies.
• Focus on the hiking and the scenery, while someone else worries about the logistics. With an experienced and highly qualified International Mountain Leader by your side every step of the way, you can rest assured you’re in safe hands.

Highlights

• Hike the best Mont Blanc Circuit trails in one week, chosen for their incredible mountainscapes
• Join a small group guided by an International Mountain Leader with expert knowledge of the area
• Stand by the waters of Lac Blanc to gaze at the snow-capped Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps
• Unwind each evening in a comfy chalet, where our welcoming hosts make it feel like home

Highlights

• Hike between two of the most iconic mountains in Europe: Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn
• Join a small group guided by an International Mountain Leader with expert knowledge of the area
• Explore the famous mountain towns of Chamonix and Zermatt
• Enjoy the community spirit of camp life and wake to magnificent mountain views
• Immerse yourself in Alpine wilderness by staying in remote mountain refuges

Highlights

• Spend a week hiking the most scenic trails on the Mont Blanc Circuit
• Join a small group guided by an International Mountain Leader with expert knowledge of the area
• Challenge yourself against cols and passes with glorious views along the way
• Experience three countries and cultures in one week: France, Italy, Switzerland
• Finish the adventure in Chamonix, a world-famous hub for mountain activities

Highlights

• Complete one of the world’s great hiking circuits: the Tour du Mont Blanc
• Join a small group guided by an International Mountain Leader with expert knowledge of the area
• Marvel at the snow-capped peak of Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps
• Spend three rest days in Alpine towns, including Chamonix
• Camp in stunning mountain settings, sharing beautiful views with your small group

Highlights

• Complete the Tour du Mont Blanc, ending each day in hiker-friendly hotels and auberges
• Join a small group guided by an International Mountain Leader with expert knowledge of the area
• Marvel at the snow-capped peak of Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps
• Spend three rest days in Alpine towns, including Chamonix

Highlights

• Choose your own adventure with two free days in the Jungfrau Region of the Swiss Alps. You can take these days as relaxed or as thrill-seeking as you want from your hotel homebase surrounded by mountain views.
• Find out why the Swiss are known around the world for their cheese and chocolate, with opportunities to sample both in La Gruyere region.
• Your locally based group leader will provide expert advice on how to make the most of your free time, as well as giving you orientation walks around each place so you can get your bearings.
• Take in the breathtaking alpine views from the summit of Mt Pilatus with your small group, reached via the steepest cogwheel railway in the world.
• With plenty of free time to explore at your own pace in Bern, you’ll discover why this city is considered one of the most beautiful and laidback capital cities in the world.

Highlights

• Choose a slower-paced European journey on a comfortable rail-only trip – as well as travelling like the locals on domestic trains, you’ll also hop aboard the Gotthard Panorama Express and take the Mount Pilatus Silver Circle tour (which includes an aerial cableway)!
• Watch a cooking demonstration using fresh, locally harvested produce, then sit down to lunch during a visit to The Intrepid Foundation partner, Cooperativa Coraggio, who work to regenerate 22 hectares of unused public land to create local jobs and produce organic food in Italy.
• Walk along the Musegg Wall and the nine Musegg Towers of Lucerne – an old fortification surrounding the city that is now home to endangered plants and wildlife like bats and birds. This is one of the best ways to see Lucerne like the locals!
• Take a scenic hike in Bellinzona to make the most of the incredible views – surrounded by the Swiss Alps, Bellinzona also features not one, not two, but three medieval castles.
• The Silver Circle tour is one of the best ways to make use of your time in Lucerne. Scaling the impressive Mount Pilatus, you’ll travel by railway, cogwheel railway, aerial cableway and then jump on panorama gondolas for incredible views of the surrounding Alps and Lake Lucerne.