Mont Blanc Classic
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- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Trekking and Hiking
- Walking tour
- Adventure
- Young Adults
- duration 8 days
- tour type Private
- age requirement 18-99 yrs
- max group size 15
- guiding method Self-guided
- Tour Code BM-20353
- 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 around the highest peak in Western Europe
- Experience the exhilaration of trekking through three countries in the European Alps
- Enjoying the culinary specialties such as Raclette
- Participating in the camaraderie on the trail and at night in the refuges
Discover the highlights of the Mont Blanc region on this self guided walk through France, Switzerland and Italy. A trek around the highest peak in the European Alps where spectacular alpine scenery combines with the charm of French, Swiss and Italian mountain villages. This historic itinerary takes you across passes, around enormous glaciers and via stunning lakes to take in some of the best viewpoints in the Alps. Meadows crossed by clear melt water streams lead you downwards to green pastures where shepherds will sell their Beaufort cheese to you fresh! Mountain refuges and hotels provide a relaxing respite at the end of your day's trek. This journey is for experienced alpine walkers - providing an enthralling alpine experience with unsurpassed views around each bend.
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Day 1 : Arrive in Le Tour begin walk to Trient (6-7hrs, +700m, -900m)
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Day 2 : Walk to Champex (5hrs, +900m)
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Day 3 : Bus to Ferret and cross the Grand Col Ferret, bus to Courmayeur (5hrs, +830m)
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Day 4 : Walk to Elisabetta (5hrs, +1560m,-460m)
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Day 5 : Cross the Col de la Seigne to France enroute to Bonhomme (6hrs, +1147m)
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Day 6 : Walk to Les Contamines via the Col de la Croix du Bonhomme (3hrs +40m)
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Day 7 : Walk to Les Houches (5 or 7hrs, +633m or 1318m)
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Day 8 : Walk to Flegere, lift descent to Les Praz, walk to Chamonix, trip concludes (6-8hrs, +1715m)
- 7 nights accommodation in mountain refuges / gîte hostels on a dormitory share basis. It is possible to upgrade to a double room on 4 out of 7 nights – additional cost applies (only possible for 2 people travelling together).
- 7 breakfasts, 7 dinners (does not include drinks) – continental breakfasts are served and usually consist of breads, jams, coffee, tea and juices. Dinner will consist of 2 or 3 courses which may include regional specialities.
- Luggage transfer except days 5-6 (max 15kgs - soft duffel style luggage only). You will need to carry your overnight requirements on three consecutive days - 5 to 7. Your main luggage will meet you at the accommodation in the Contamines Valley on day 7.
- Information pack including Navigational App and TMB hiking map (1:50,000) per group of 1-4 people* – the route is waymarked. *A group is the people in your booking party who you are travelling with, staying in the same accommodation.
- Travel to Le Tour and from Les Houches
- Lunch and drinks
- Items of a personal nature
- Storage of luggage - please ensure your pre tour hotel can store luggage before you book
- Transfers
- Travel insurance
- Public transport including cable cars
- Earn US$ 56+ in travel credits.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Mont Blanc Classic 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 07 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 07 June 2024, a deposit of 189 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 71 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceMont Blanc Classic 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 Mont Blanc Classic 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.