Highlights of Mont Blanc

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Small Group Tour
A walking week based in the Chamonix Valley at an attractive Alpine chalet hotel with indoor pool and sauna. Strike out on day walks day walks including a spectacular section of the famous Tour du Mont Blanc to Lac Blanc, from where there are panoramic views of the whole Mont Blanc range. Mont Blanc massif - Enjoy spectacular scenery of snowy peaks, glacie...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Mont Blanc massif - Enjoy spectacular scenery of snowy peaks, glaciers and granite spires
    • Tour du Mont Blanc - Day hikes along some of the most scenic sections of the classic circuit
    • Chamonix life - Relax in one of the many open-air cafes and watch the street life
    • Optional activities - Chance to try out rock climbing, cycling or whitewater rafting

What's this trip about?

    A walking week based in the Chamonix Valley at an attractive Alpine chalet hotel with indoor pool and sauna. Strike out on day walks day walks including a spectacular section of the famous Tour du Mont Blanc to Lac Blanc, from where there are panoramic views of the whole Mont Blanc range. Mont Blanc massif - Enjoy spectacular scenery of snowy peaks, glaciers and granite spires Chamonix life - Relax in one of the many open-air cafes and watch the street life Free day - Ascend the famous Aguilles du Midi cable car to 3842m or take the cog railway to Montenvers and walk inside a glacier

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age range30 years and up
Flights and transport
Start CityGeneva Airport
End CityGeneva Airport

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Cycling & Biking
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

Activities

  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Trekking

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Itinerary

Day 1 Join trip at Geneva Airport; drive to Les Houches near Chamonix

Arriving at Geneva Airport, it's around a one hour drive to our hotel in Les Houches (990m) in the Chamonix Valley. Hotel du Bois is our home for the week. A relaxed atmosphere, pool and gardens with views across the Mont Blanc range make this family-run alpine chalet a comfortable place to relax at the end of the day's walk. The bedrooms are full of light and enjoy mountain views.

Meals Provided :
Dinner

Day 2 Walk along the Petit Balcon Sud to Paradise du Praz

From the hotel, we walk along the Petit Balcon Sud to Chamonix town with excellent views of the glaciers and ridges that descend from Mont Blanc into the valley. We then continue along the River Arve to Paradise du Praz where we have picnic lunch in a shaded spot. In ...

Meals Provided :
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 Cable car to Bellevue; walk to Le Prarion (1969m)

We walk from the hotel to Le Bellevue cable car which takes us up to 1800m in a matter of minutes. At the top of the cable car we are on part of the Tour du Mont Blanc trek and it is an amazing spot to see Mont Blanc looming above. It is also the starting point of th...

Meals Provided :
Breakfast & Lunch

Day 4 Hike from Le Buet to the Cascades de Berard

We travel along the length of the Chamonix Valley passing some beautiful scenery and iconic mountains such the Les Drus and the Aiguille d'Argentiere. After an hour we arrive at the pretty hamlet of Le Buet (1300m). From here we take a short walk to the river and then...

Meals Provided :
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 Free day for various optional activities

Today has been left free. You can relax at the hotel, go into Chamonix, take a walk or take part in some optional activities. Activities include a ride up the spectacular cable car to the Aiguille du Midi at 3842m for arguably the finest view in the Alps. At this heig...

Meals Provided :
Breakfast

Day 6 Walk from Servoz to Lac Vert

We travel to the pretty village of Servoz. We then climb through meadows and forest to Lac Vert, flanked by huge limestone cliffs. The lake has many varieties of tree which are helpfully labelled. From here there are magnificent views of the North-West faces of the Mo...

Meals Provided :
Breakfast & Lunch

Day 7 Tour du Mont Blanc walk to Lac Blanc (2352m)

We take the bus to Les Praz and then a short telecabin ride to Chalet de la Flegere (1871m). We then make our way on the Tour du Mont Blanc to Lac Blanc (2352m) for panoramic views of the whole Mont Blanc range. It is approximately 2-2.5 hours to the lake and is a fit...

Meals Provided :
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8 Drive to Geneva Airport where the trip ends

Today we drive back to Geneva airport where the trip ends.

Meals Provided :
Breakfast

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Price From $1,760
Price per day$220
Last Updated: 12/18/2020

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I'd recommend this trip to anyone. We were lucky to have an excellent guide and exceptionally good weather. The mountain views were breathtaking. A big bonus was hav...

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I'd recommend this trip to anyone. We were lucky to have an excellent guide and exceptionally good weather. The mountain views were breathtaking. A big bonus was hav...

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Feb 2019

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This was our 12th cycle trip with

This was our 12th cycle trip with Explore and our 3rd one in France with Andrew being our tour leader. We were so pleased when we discovered Andrew was leading it. ...

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Feb 2019

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Accommodation

Transportation & Flights

Bus, Train,

Transportation & flights

Bus, Train
Guides
Explore Tour Leader / Trek Guide, Driver(s)
Cancellation policy
These conditions are applicable to Discovery & Wildlife, Cycling, Walking and Family Trips. These conditions were updated November 2022. Booked a Polar trip? Please refer to our Polar booking conditions. To make it easy to know the detail of our flexibility, we’ve put it in a grid (these terms apply to all trips apart from our Polar Voyages.) Standard cancellations or changes within 69 days of travel If you’re getting closer to your trip, cancellation charges will apply as follows: For trips confirmed by 31st December 2022: 59-42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100% For trips confirmed from 1st January 2023: 69 -42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100%
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Meals Included
  • Breakfast : 7
  • Dinner : 4
  • Lunch : 5
Age Requirements
30 years and up
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Trip ID
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