Grand Combin Traverse
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- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Trekking and Hiking
- Walking tour
- Young Adults
- Customizable
- duration 7 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 18-99 yrs
- max group size 14
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-20318
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- Trek through stunning alpine scenery amongst impressive peaks and lush valleys
- Follow the historic route across the Great St Bernard Pass (2469m)
- Stay in a centuries old travellers hospice
- Enjoy the culinary specialties such as Raclette
- Share your walking day with a group of like minded travellers
Walk around the Grand Combin massif in the Swiss and Italian Alps to encounter exquisite mountain scenery. In the heart of the western Pennine Alps is one of the most beautiful alpine border regions between Switzerland and Italy. Spanning the valleys of Bagnes and Aosta, the Grand Combin mountain rises to an altitude of 4314m at its peak. The surrounding valleys and high passes represent ideal hiking conditions and are an excellent alternative to the busier trails around Mont Blanc. The area is rich with wildlife and the outstanding views of snowy peaks, tumbling glaciers and verdant lowlands will not fail to impress. A further highlight of the week long walk is crossing the historic Great St Bernard Pass (2469m), and to be greeted by our accommodation at a centuries old travellers hospice.
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Day 1 : Meet at Mauvoisin near Fionnay and walk to Chanrion (6hrs)
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Day 2 : Walk via the Fenetre Durand trail to the Aosta Valley in Italy (6hrs)
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Day 3 : Walk through the Aosta Valley with views to Mont Blanc (7hrs)
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Day 4 : Cross the Great St Bernard Pass (2469m), overnight hospice (7hrs)
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Day 5 : Return to Switzerland and walk through the Entremont Valley (6hrs)
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Day 6 : Traverse the eastern slopes of the Grand Combins (6hrs)
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Day 7 : Return to Fionnay with views of Corbassière Glacier, trip concludes (6hrs)
- 6 nights accommodation in mountain refuges & monasteries in dormitory style accommodation
- 6 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners (does not include drinks) – continental breakfasts are served and usually consist of breads, jams, coffee, tea and juices. Lunch is picnic style. Dinner will consist of 2 or 3 courses which include regional specialties
- Experienced mountain guide
- Luggage transfer by mule – 1 piece maximum 7kg limit (no luggage transfer on day 6 to the Pannossière Hut - you will need to carry your overnight requirements in your daypack).
- Travel to and from the trail head
- Drinks
- Travel insurance - mandatory
- Transfers
- Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage
- Storage of luggage
- Items of a personal nature
- Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Grand Combin Traverse tour. You can cancel the tour up to 72 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 71 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 29 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 29 June 2024, a deposit of 187 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 71 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceGrand Combin Traverse tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Grand Combin Traverse tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure.