Experience has taught us that 15 days is the perfect duration to fully appreciate this iconic circuit around Mont Blanc - 10 days of trekking complemented by three days of relaxation.
Led by an experienced International Mountain Leader (IML) the circuit crosses three borders, climbs over six passes, traverses beneath huge glaciers, and meanders through beautiful alpine meadows and picture-book villages.
To lighten our load our baggage is transported between each campsite by support vehicle, leaving us free to enjoy the inspiring scenery found only on this classic trek, hiking around Mont Blanc.
Itinerary
Day 1
Start at Les Bossons, near Chamonix.
Day 2
Follow the Grand Balcon Sud from Chamonix to les Frasserands.
Day 3
Cross over Col de Balme to Switzerland and camp at Trient.
Day 4
Cross Col de la Forclaz to Champex.
Day 5
Head up Val Ferret to La Fouly.
Day 6
Climb to Grand Col Ferret, the highest pass of the trek.
Day 7
Rest day.
Day 8
Climb to Bonatti refuge and traverse high above the spectacular Ferret Valley around Mont de la Saxe to Courmayeur and on to Val Veny.
Day 9
Re-enter France across Col de la Seigne and through La Ville des Glaciers to Les Chapieux.
Day 10
Climb to Col de la Croix du Bonhomme and contour around to Col du Bonhomme.
Day 11
Rest day.
Day 12
Cross Col de Tricot and Col de Voza to re-enter Chamonix Valley and descend to village of Les Houches.
Day 13
Probably best views of Mont Blanc today on the long ascent to Brevent; descend to Plan Praz.
Day 14
Free day at Les Bossons.
Day 15
End Les Bossons.
Price
£1,649
What's Included
- All breakfasts, 10 picnic lunches, 13 dinners
- All accommodation
- All transport and listed activities
- Tour leader throughout
- Flights from London (if booking incl. flights)
