The circuit of Mont Blanc is one of the finest walking 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.
It normally takes a fortnight to complete the whole circuit, but for those with less time this one-week tour takes in the most outstanding sections with beautiful mountain highlights each day.
Throughout this walking holiday we are based in the delightful chalet with dramatic views of Mont Blanc, and use a mix of private bus and local trains and buses to travel out each day to re-join the next stage of our walk covering beautiful sections of the famous circuit.
At the end of each day we return home for afternoon tea, or for those who wish, a dip in the chalet’s bubbling Jacuzzi.
Itinerary
Day 1
Start Chalet Chamonix or Chocolat.
Day 2
Drive to the head of the Chamonix Valley; walking towards Switzerland via the trekking peak L'Aiguillette des Posettes and onto Col du Possettes and then descend back towards La Tour.
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.
Day 4
Starting from the Les Contamines. Valley we cross the Col de Voza and continue towards Les Houches.
Day 5
Free day for optional walks, activities or sightseeing.
Day 6
Drive through the Mont Blanc tunnel to Italy; climb to Bonatti refuge and traverse high above the spectacular Ferret Valley to Courmayeur.
Day 7
Starting from Argentiere; walk up to and along the Grand Balcon Sud to Plan Praz then descend by cable car.
Day 8
End Chalet Chamonix or Chocolat.
Price
From £1,049
What's Included
- All breakfasts, 5 picnic lunches, 6 dinners
- Afternoon tea and cake on walking days
- All accommodation
- All transport and listed activities
- Tour leader throughout
- Flights from London (if booking incl. flights)
