The classic Tour du Mont Blanc, probably the most dramatic walk in Europe

The Tour du Mont Blanc links the seven valleys that surround western Europe's highest mountain, offering an unusual variety of spectacular scenery and varied walks in a two-week holiday. The route crosses three borders (from France into Switzerland, then into Italy and back to France), climbs over six passes, traverses beneath huge glaciers, and meanders through beautiful alpine meadows and picture-book villages. Throughout the trek we are rewarded with splendid views of some of the Alps most beautiful peaks; Mont Blanc (4810m), Aiguille Verte (4122m), Les Drus, Grand Jorasses and many more.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Start Les Praz, near Chamonix.2 From Chamonix the route heads via Lac Blanc to Les Frasserands.3 Cross over Col de Balme to Switzerland and camp at Le Peuty.4 Cross Col de Forclaz to Champex.5 Head up the Val Ferret to La Fouly.6 Climb to the Grand Col Ferret, the highest pass of the trek.7 Rest day.8 Steep descent to Courmayeur and on to Val Veny.9 Re-enter France; through La Ville des Glaciers to Les Chapieux.10 Climb to Col de la Croix du Bonhomme and contour around to the Col du Bonhomme.11 Rest day.12 Re-enter Chamonix valley and descend to the village of Les Houches.13 Probably best views of Mont Blanc today as we descend to Les Praz.14 Free day in Les Praz.15 End Chamonix.

Mode of travel: 10 days point-to-point walking with vehicle support, 2 rest days. Altitude maximum 2500m, average 1525m.
Group size: Min. 1, max. 16, plus leader.
Accommodation: 14 nights camping, mostly in good campsites with hot showers, occasionally in the wild.
Food: All breakfasts, 10 picnic lunches and 13 dinners included.
Optional Single Supplement: from $180.00
Trip Reference:TWB
Reverse Itinerary:trips that run in reverse are specified with an "R" in the dates and prices table below.