Mont Blanc Rambler Guided Hike

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Walking Trekking and Hiking Adventure Guided and Escorted

Carbon neutral

7 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

14 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

Chamonix, France

Ends

Courmayeur, Italy

Highlights

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 hiking day with like minded fellow travellers

Mont Blanc Rambler Guided Hike

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Leaving from Chamonix, we commence hiking above the Chamonix Valley. As we ascend the trail there are numerous opportunities to take in the huge expanse of the Mont Blanc Massif, the Argentiere glacier and the Aiguille du Tour (3542m). It is an exhilarating hike and a fabulous start to the week. Overnight Le Tour.

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day 2 - Hike to Trient (6hrs)

Leaving from the village of Le Tour you take the scenic high mountain path of Balme heading towards Switzerland. Weather permitting you will be able to take some wonderful photos of the Mont Blanc chain including the impressive “La Verte”, the Drus and the Needles of Chamonix. You will cross the border between France and Switzerland before making your way down to the village of Trient for overnight accommodation.

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Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

day 3 - Hike to Champex (6-7hrs)

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Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

day 4 - Continue on the TMB trail to La Fouly (6.5hrs)

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Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

day 5 - Ascend the Grand Col Ferret path to Elena (6hrs)

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day 7 - Descend to Courmayeur, trip concludes (2hrs)

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