Hiking Below and Beyond Mont Blanc: Switzerland, Italy and France
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- I enjoy getting my heart going on my bike or on trails
- Nothing beats the thrill of taking on a rewarding climb or ride on varied terrain with inclines
- Let’s keep moving — occasional stops only, please
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Hotel check-in is at 2:00 p.m. Approximate transfer time: 1.5 hours.
At leisure.
Welcome dinner at the hotel. Water is included in the program cost at all meals. Unless otherwise noted, dinners on this program are typically a three course set menu.
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At the hotel. This concludes our program.
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