Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn

11 nights camping, mostly in good campsites with hot showers; occasional wild camps; 2 mountain huts; 1 village inn (dormitory style) 10 days point-to-point walking; 3 days light backpacking Vehicle support throughout Altitude maximum 2965m, average 1525m

The accommodation on this walking trip in the Alps includes 11 nights of camping, two nights in mountain huts and one night in a village inn. Camp nights Stunning mountain settings, communal living and a chance to switch off. For many, our camp nights are a highlight of the trip − sharing an after-trek drink with newly made friends as the sun sets over a glaciated mountain is the perfect way to enjoy the great outdoors, after all. Most of the campsites we use are modern with hot showers and electricity. Many have a bar and wifi, plus a lounge or sitting area. We provide a large communal tent (if we do not use the campsite communal area), where we eat at tables with benches and have an unlimited tea and coffee station, plus a camp bar. Accompanying you throughout the trek is a dedicated camp support leader who takes care of the logistics and catering. Your tent is put up for you each night; in the morning, you should take it down, put your bag in the back of the van and wash your own breakfast dish. On four nights out of 14, you will also be asked to join a washing team and help with the dishes that night. A 20-minute job. Otherwise, you are free to relax and take in the beauty of the Alps. Camping equipment All our equipment is bought with comfort and practicality in mind, and we hope it represents a higher quality than most individuals would buy for themselves. Tents: Spend 11 nights camping in roomy three-person tents, but with a maximum of two people per tent. We use waterproof dome tents incorporating an 82in x 82in (210cm x 210cm) inner tent with a sewn-in ground sheet and a supplementary 90in x 27in (230cm x 70cm) covered porch that is an ideal place to leave your walking boots and poles etc. Packing them away should take no more than five minutes. Single tents are available for a small additional cost as are camping mats and sleeping bags with liner and pillow. Camp mats: Our air-and-foam camping mats are full-length, comfortable to sleep on and provide excellent insulation from the ground. Sleeping bags: These have a synthetic filling, as opposed to feathers, with a three-quarter-length zip and are rated for good warmth. Worth knowing Two remote campsites are a little more basic than average and do not have showers. Thermal mattress hire: £36 – please request in advance with your sales representative. Sleeping bag hire, pillow and liner: £73 – please request in advance with your sales representative.