+380937876969

eliz.happytravel@gmail.com

+380937876969

eliz.happytravel@gmail.com

Tour around Mont Blanc

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Trekking, hiking trip

July 17 - 26, 2024

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    Countries: France, Italy, Switzerland

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    Duration: 10 days (including arrival and departure days), 8 hiking days.

  • Distance: about 110 km (total elevation difference 8 000 м)

  • Difficulty: medium, for participants in good physical shape, backpacking experience is desirable, but not mandatory

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    Tour cost: €1390, prepayment €300

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    Meeting point: Chamonix, France.

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    Flight is possible to Geneva, or alternatively Milan.

Tour description

Famous Tour du Mont Blanc - one the most beautiful hikes in Europe and it crosses 3 countries: France, Italy and Switzerland. 110 km of walking, 10000 m in altitude and 8 days of satisfaction! Magnificent scenery and spectacular views are guaranteed.We will start our classic route around the Mont Blanc massif from Les Houches, France, will cross picturesque towns of the Orsieres valley in Switzerland, walk through gorgeous valleys and mountain passes to Courmayer, Italy, and finish the circle in the cradle of alpinism - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc.We will integrate into atmosphere of alpine hiking world by staying in cosy refuges and hotels along the route and trying the local cuisine.The tour is quite demanding and it’s a great opportunity to challenge yourself to one of the best adventures in your life!

INCLUDED

    Guiding services, advice on preparation and equipment
    Accommodation in the mountain shelters/guest houses/hotels*
    Meals: breakfast + dinner in th shelters, lunch-picnic on the route (except dinners in Shkodra), only breakfasts in hotels
    Transfers along the route
    Luggage transfer
    Group first aid kit
    Storing things/suitcases for the duration of the trip.

NOT INCLUDED

    Flight and airport transfer
    Dinners while staying in the hotels
    Medical insurance
    Optional additional expenses: food (i.e. personal snacks), drinks, souvenirs, etc.

*acoommodation in the shelters is a hostel type - shared rooms, bathrooms, toilets; in the hotels - 2-3 person rooms.

Route

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Prepare yourself for a great adventure! The Tour du Mont Blanc is quite a tough trek with considerable ascent and descent each day. I suggest that you have hiking experience and/or looking for some challenge.

● 1 DAY. Arrival, transfer to Chamonix ✈️● 2 DAY. Argentiere - Vallorcine ⟺ 13 km ▲900 m ▼1000 m ● 3 DAY. Trient - Champex-Lac ⟺ 15 km ▲950 m ▼750 m ● 4 DAY. La Fouly - Courmayeur ⟺ 11 km ▲800 m ▼750 m● 5 DAY. Courmayeur - Mont Chetif ⟺ 10 km ▲900 m ▼650 m● 6 DAY. Courmayeur - Les Mottets ⟺ 14 km ▲850 m ▼650 m● 7 DAY. Les Mottets - Les Contamines ⟺ 15 km ▲900 m ▼1300 m● 8 DAY. Les Contamines - Auberge de Fioux ⟺ 9 km ▲500 m ▼200 m● 9 DAY. Les Houches - Chamonix ⟺ 7 km ▲350 m ▼650 m (it is possible to fly out tonight)● 10 DAY. Departure, flight home.
* slight changes in the route are possible, depending on available huts and other conditions

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Contacts

I offer both group and individual tours. If you have a special request, I would be happy to discuss it with you. Don't hesitate to get in touch to book your next dream mountain adventure!

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