Beautiful alpine walking on the best of the Mont Blanc Circuit
The circuit of Mont Blanc is one of the finest walking / trekking routes in the Alps. It is in reality a series of paths linking the seven valleys that surround the highest mountain in Western Europe, Mont Blanc. To complete the whole circuit normally takes a fortnight, but for those with less time this one-week tour takes in the most outstanding sections with beautiful mountain highlights each day.
Throughout this small group guided holiday (4-14 people) you are based in the delightful Chalet Chamonix with dramatic views of Mont Blanc and use private buses to travel out each day to re-join the next stage of your walk covering beautiful sections of the famous circuit. At the end of each day you'll return home for afternoon tea or for those who wish a dip in the chalet’s bubbling Jacuzzi.
Highlights
- Dramatic mountain scenery
- High alpine lake Lac Blanc
- Comfortable chalet with outdoor hot tub
What's included
- All breakfasts, 5 picnic lunches, 6 dinners
- All accommodation
- All transport and listed activities
- Tour leader throughout
- Flights from London (if booking incl. flights)
Key information
- 5 days centre-based walking; 1 free day
- Travel by minibus, local train and cable car
- Altitude maximum 2352m, average 1525m
- Group size is normally 4 to 14, plus tour leader
- 7 nights in a comfortable chalet, all rooms en suite
Itinerary
Day 1 Start Chalet Chamonix. Meals included: Dinner
Day 2 Drive to the head of the Chamonix Valley; walk to Switzerland via Les Bonhommes and the Col de Balme; descend back into France passing Chalets de Balme. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, + Dinner
Day 3 Transfer above Les Houches; ascend to the Bel Lachat Refuge, before crossing the Carlaveyron Natural Reserve and summiting the Aiguillette des Houches and the Aiguillette du Brevent. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, + Dinner
Day 4 Starting from Les Houches we cross the Col de Voza and continue towards Les Contamines. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, + Dinner
Day 5 Free day for optional walks, activities or sightseeing. Meals included: Breakfast
Day 6 Drive through the Mont Blanc tunnel to Italy; climb to Bonatti refuge and traverse high above the spectacular Ferret Valley to Courmayeur. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, + Dinner
Day 7 Drive to Col de Montets; walk via Lac Blanc to La Flegere then descend by cable car. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, + Dinner
Day 8 End Chalet Chamonix. Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation
Chalet Chamonix
The comfortable and modern chalet has en suite rooms throughout and a pleasant open plan lounge with south facing panoramic windows and balcony overlooking Mont Blanc. Surrounded by a private garden with Jacuzzi and just 15 minutes walk into Chamonix, Chalet Chamonix is the perfect base for walking the best of the Tour du Mont Blanc and a relaxing week in the Alps. 2 bedrooms on the top floor have Velux windows set into a gradually sloping roof. Half the room has a full height ceiling while the beds are positioned under the sloping section. Please note: these two rooms will be allocated to the last 4 people to book. Single rooms are not available.
