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Hiking Around  Mont Blanc  - France and Switzerland 

Begin in France, high on the tallest mountain in Europe, then wind your way into the beautiful Swiss Alps  

Alpine Gorges, Glaciers and Dinosaur Tracks

One of the world's classic hiking routes. On this walk, you will have the opportunity to experience both the French and Swiss Alps staying at small typical alpine villages situated along the Trient Valley.The Trient Valley, offering incredible majestic views across the highest peak in Europe, is a beautiful and dramatic background for this  walking trip. Your trip starts in Chamonix, nestled in a bustling valley at the foot of the highest mountain in Europe. The Mont-Blanc, at 15,622 ft., is home to some majestic glaciers including the Mer de Glace, the Glacier Of d'Argentiere and the Glacier du Trient.

On a clear day a visit up the Aiguille de Midi is breathtaking – you will feel on ‘top of the world’! You then start your walk following mountain streams along the valley bottom to the town of Le Tour. Having walked or taken the cable car to Col des Posettes with its spectacular views over the Chamonix valley, you then descend through a pine forest to the peaceful village of Le Buet and cross from France into Switzerland to the village of Finhaut at 1237m, which as the name implies is perched high on the mountain with wonderful views. Cable cars and chairlifts enable you to ascend to Emosson lake with dinosaur tracks close at hand or descend to the Tête Noir gorges.

Easy to follow walking trails both along the valley floor and the higher route, link up the villages, passing by several stunning mountain gorges and alpine streams. A walking trip you certainly will remember for a life time!

Trip profile:

• Challenging walking trip. Walk along mountain trails above the valley floor. In some places, there are fairly steep ascents and descents and walks up to 2,600 meters (8,450 ft.) above sea level.

Day 1 - Arrival Day - Chamonix

• Transfer from Geneva airport to Chamonix. Pick up by our rep in minibus and transfer to hotel in Chamonix (1hr).

• Take the Cable car to the Aiguille du Midi at 3842m.(12,487 ft)

• Take the chair lift to the Massif des Aiguilles Rouges and enjoy the stunning views over the Mont Blanc.

Day 3 - Chamonix to Argentiere

• Walk to Argentiere passing by the alpine "Lac Blanc" (6 hrs)

Day 4 - Active Free Day - your choice: 

• Walk very close to the mighty glacier of Argentiere

• Stroll to the Alpine village of Vallorcine along the valley floor

Day 5 - Argentiere  to Finhaut

You climb to Emosson lake and then descend to the peaceful village of Finhaut(5-6 hrs)

Day 6 - Active Free Day - your choice:

• Walk to Les Marecottes. Salvan and Trient gorges

• Walk to the gorges of Tête Noire

Day 7 - Finhaut to Champex Lake

• Walk along the mighty Trient glacier and over to Champex Lake (5-6 hrs)

• Walk to the Orny glacier and its alpine hut

• Boat trip along lake and visit of  botanical garden

• Enjoy various short walks around the resort and its lake

Day 9 - Departure Day

• Transfer to Geneva airport. (1.5 hrs)

Overnight Itinerary : Chamonix, Le Buet, Finhaut, Champex Lake

SELF GUIDED INN TOUR

Tour #MCW-1711/77 - 7 DAYS - $1275

Begins at Le Buet on day 3 of above itinerary

Single supplement $210

Tour #MCW-1711/97 - 9 DAYS - $1475

Begins at Chamonix on day 1 of above itinerary

Single supplement $280

Includes all breakfasts and 6 dinners

DEPARTURE DATES:  All dates are available from 1 June to 31 October

Accommodation: All hotels are 3 stars – Half-board except 2 dinners in Chamonix

Price Includes: Airport transfers and luggage transfers, phone number for English speaking contact,  map case with detailed route notes and maps.

Exclusions: Lunches, beverages, items of a personal nature such as phone calls and laundry, anything not specifically mentioned as included.

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