Mont Blanc Family Adventure

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duration 7 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 18-99 yrs
max group size 16
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-20349
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Operated in English

Starts Courmayeur, Italy
Ends Mont Blanc, France

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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
Sharing your walking day with other families and the donkeys which enrich your alpine experience

Start in Courmayeur and end in Mont Blanc, the "Mont Blanc Family Adventure" tour is a guided walking tour that takes 7 days. You will be touring through Mont Blanc, Courmayeur, Rifugio Giorgio Bertone and 6 other destinations in Italy, France and Switzerland. "Mont Blanc Family Adventure" is a small group tour which will include accommodation, meals and others. Please check the package includes section for more details.

A special family walking adventure around Mont Blanc taking in Italy, Switzerland and France. This specialised walk ensures that all members of the family experience the spectacular trails and wonderful alpine spirit of the French, Italian and Swiss Alps. Guided along mountain trails this relaxed itinerary provides awesome views of Mont Blanc with overnight stays in charming alpine villages and mountain huts. Carrying only a day pack, our donkeys transport our bags and supplies, and become part of the walking experience with the children taking turns leading their favourite donkey. We have plenty of time to enjoy the small villages we happen upon along the way, including the delightful La Fouly and enchanting Trient. Staying in local refuges we feast on French, Swiss and Italian cuisine. This itinerary, suitable for active children from age 7 and up, provides an exhilarating alpine walk with unforgettable vistas around every bend.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1 : Join Courmayeur and walk to Berthone refuge (4hrs)
Day 2 : Walk to Refuge Elena (4.5hrs)
Day 3 : Walk to Switzerland (5hrs)
Day 4 : To the Valais des Hommes (5hrs)
Day 5 : To the high mountain pasture of Bovine and Forclaz Pass (4.5hrs)
Day 6 : Walk to the Balme Pass (5hrs)
Day 7 : Day walk to discover the Nature Reserve Aiguilles Rouges (4hrs), trip concludes

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

6 nights accommodation in mountain refuges / gîte hostels on a dormitory share basis.

Meals

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

Guide

Experienced mountain guide

Others

Luggage transfer by donkey – 1 piece maximum 7kgs (excesses are refused so please test the weight of your luggage before meeting the group, allowing 200g for the kit bag). It is possible early or late in the season that you may need to carry your overnight requirements for one or two days if the snow conditions on the trail are not suitable for donkeys.

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Travel to and from the trail head
Drinks
Travel Insurance - mandatory
Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage
Storage of luggage
Items of a personal nature

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

5 - Excellent

Based on 2 reviews

Anonymous
On Aug 10 2017

5 - Excellent

Excellent

Our trip was fabulous the leader was super great English and interacted to keep the 6 children on the trip focused and happy. He showed them how to look after the donkeys and lead them, he was very conscious of safety regarding... Read more

Anonymous
On Aug 08 2017

5 - Excellent

Excellent

The trip was excellent. The walking was challenging but really enjoyable. Our kids aged 10 and 12 loved the donkeys and learned a lot about getting them ready in mornings, helping to load the gear onto them. Our guide Yoan was... Read more

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