Trek the Tour du Mont Blanc in a Week
Tackle one of the world’s greatest hikes on a wild week of wandering in the Alps
What's Included?
Activities & Certified Guides
All itinerary activities with expert, local, English-speaking IML-certified guidesAll accommodation
4 nights in remote mountain huts and guesthouses, 2 nights in village hotelsMeals
All your breakfasts, lunches and dinners throughout the tripTransfers
Short transfers during the hikeEquipment
Pillows and blankets are provided at the refuges. Trekking poles are available for hire.Small Like-minded Groups
Solo-friendly by design, join our small n’ sociable groups of up to 12 like-minded, active and outdoorsy people…
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What's it like?
Circumnavigate the Mont Blanc massif on this jam-packed trek through the heart of the Alps, a week-long version of our classic Tour du Mont Blanc trip
Trek between remote mountain refuges and step into three countries en route - France, Italy and Switzerland
Hike past pristine lakes, traditional farms and ancient churches - all backed by astounding Alpine vistas
Key Information
Day 1
Chamonix
Hiking
Travel to the commune of Les Houches, the traditional starting point for the Tour du Mont Blanc and get your first views of the Chamonix Valley and the Mont Blanc Massif. Ride the cable car to Bellevue and hike to Col de Tricot, along the way crossing a suspension bridge over the waterfalls cascading from the Bionnassay Glacier. If there is adverse weather then the classic trail takes you through the more protected forest route and along the Contamines Valley. End the day in the French resort village of Les Contamines-Montjoie.
Day 2
Hit the trail
Hiking
Take a moment to explore Notre Dame de la Gorge, an ancient church with a fascinating history dating back to the 14th century. Climb up the Col du Bonhomme and walk through the nature reserve and mountain pass of Savoie County. See the Roman bridge, beautiful mountain lakes and traditional farmhouses (Le Balme), then after lunch, descend to your alpine accommodation in the small hamlet of Les Chapieux, where you'll spend the night.
Day 3
Hop across to Italy
Hiking
Heading straight out of the refuge door in the morning, follow the river as it winds its way through Alpine valleys. Climb up to the Col de la Seigne, 2516 metres above sea level and straddling the French-Italian border. From here you'll descend into Italy's Val Veny, enjoying stunning views of Mont Blanc's southern face. Reach the road at La Visaille, where a short bus ride takes you into the stunning alpine town of Courmayeur where you'll bunk down in a hotel for a spot of extra comfort.
Day 4
The high 4000s
Hiking
Hike through the Val Ferret in this far corner of Italy, right next to the Swiss and French borders. Take in the epic scenery of Mont Blanc, the Dent du Géant and the Grandes Jorasses - all 4000+ metre mountains -towering above you as the trail winds through the valley, eventually reaching your next mountain hut, Rifugio Elena.
Day 5
Climb to the Grand Col Ferret
Hiking
An early start today. Grab a quick bite and coffee at the hut before setting off for the 600m climb up to the Grand Col Ferret, where you'll step over the border into Switzerland. Another parade of epic alpine vistas awaits as you enter the final stage of today's trek, with the trail winding through to the lovely village of La Fouly.
Day 6
Champex Lac to Trient
Hiking
Hop on a short morning bus ride to the beautiful alpine village of Champex Lac, where you can have a morning croissant whilst admiring the reflections in the lake. Hike through the forest to the Alpage de Bovine - a traditional alpine farm - to sample cakes and take a break before the descent down to Trient.
Day 7
The final climb, and back to Chamonix
Hiking
Today you'll hike from the village of Trient up towards the French border at the Col de Balme. After a long climb, you are rewarded with the best views of Mont Blanc and the Chamonix Valley (where you started from) down below. Descend the other side into the village of Le Tour, where you can enjoy a drink before a short bus ride back to Chamonix where the trip finishes.
The Area
Logistics
Starts
Les Houches
09:00 on Day 1
Ends
Chamonix
17:00 on Day 7
Transfers
Your adventure will begin at 09:00 on Day 1 in Les Houches, at the TMB Archway next to the tourism office, the traditional starting point of the trail. Les Houches is easily reachable from central Chamonix using the local bus network, there is also a local train service which links the valley.
You should arrive any time the day before the start date and book a hotel of your choice in the Chamonix area. There are regular buses from Geneva Airport and Geneva Bus Station to Chamonix, which take around an hour. Your host will be able to recommend an airport transfer company. Alternatively, you could also fly to Milan Airport (LIN) and make your way to Chamonix, about three hours away.
Your adventure ends in Chamonix at 17:00. You are free to make your own way back to Geneva or Milan airports, or Geneva railway station for those travelling onwards by train. We advise that you book any onward trains from Geneva to depart after 19:30, and any flights from Geneva to depart after 20:30. You also have the option to stay additional nights in Chamonix.
Travel options
Air travellers can fly into Geneva Airport (GVA) which is approximately one hour from Chamonix. Alternatively, you can fly into Milan Airport (LIN) which is about three hours away from Chamonix.
For those who wish to avoid flying, why not travel by train instead? Chamonix is accessible by train via the St. Gervais-les-Bains (Le Fayet) station at the base of the valley which connects to Chamonix Mont Blanc train station. For example, take the Eurostar from London to Paris and then connect to one of a number of direct lines or an overnight sleeper train from Paris to St. Gervais-les-Bains, then on to Chamonix Mont Blanc station.
You can also travel to Geneva by various train routes from other parts of Europe and travel on to Chamonix from there by bus. Geneva bus station is a 5-minute walk or short taxi ride from the central train station. There are various bus services from Geneva bus station to Chamonix, with the quickest option taking 1 hour and 8 minutes.
Day 1
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 2
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 3
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 4
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 5
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 6
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 7
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
What is the food like?
Breakfasts and dinners will be served at the refuges. Breakfasts always include coffee, bread, jam and butter. Depending on the refuge, they may also include orange juice, cereal, yoghurt, fruit, cheese and meats. Dinners are hearty and served in large portions – just what a hungry hiker needs! Typical meals include a soup starter, a main course of meat and veggies with a side of grains or pasta, and a dessert like vanilla pudding or creme brûlée. Picnic lunches will be provided each day, featuring a large main item like a sandwich or wrap, a salad, and a selection of fruit, muesli bars, chocolate, nuts, etc.
Vegetarian, vegan and most other dietary requirements (including gluten-free) can be catered for with advanced notice. Just let your host know when booking. Whilst dietary needs are sent to each refuge with the group reservations, please consider that the mountain refuges will have a limited range of choice to offer guests due to their remote locations. People with very specific dietary requirements typically choose to also bring some of their own snacks with them to ensure they have sufficient fuel for hiking up and down the beautiful mountain trails.
What is the accommodation like?
The Alps
During the trek you’ll stay in a series of remote mountain refuges and traditional guesthouses which form a quintessential part of the Tour du Mont Blanc experience. The refuges you'll usually stay in are:
- Day 1: Gite Le Pontet (Les Contamines)
- Day 2: Refuge Mottets, Chambres du Soleil, Base Camp Lodge, Auberge Nova (Les Chapieux, Bourg St Maurice)
- Day 4: Rifugio Walter Bonatti or Rifugio Elena (Val Ferret)
- Day 5: Auberge Maya Joie (La Fouly)
The accommodation is simple, clean and comfortable, and there is a variety of accommodation options used throughout the hiking season. Groups typically sleep in mixed dormitory rooms of up to 20 persons, usually in bunk or single beds. They feature hot showers, running water, pillows and blankets, and a bar serving cold drinks. Most refuges also have outlets for charging your electronics, and some even have WiFi. Some refuges are more modern in style, others have a more traditional heritage, most are busy throughout the hiking season; it's the refuge's location and its remoteness that largely decides what comforts and conveniences are available. It's best to keep your expectations simple and enjoy the time on the trail to unplug from everyday life. Each of the mountain huts listed is the first choice option, but will be subject to availability. Where alternate accommodation is required, it will be of a similar style and standard.
Hotel Croux
On Day 3 you'll stay at Hotel Croux or a similar hotel, such as Hotel Les Jumeaux, in Courmayeur. Hotel Croux is a family-run hotel in Courmayeur with spectacular views of Mont Blanc. There's a bar, a cosy lounge and even a sauna and Turkish bath to soothe tired trekkers' legs. You'll stay in twin-share rooms.
Hotel La Grande Ourse
Your final night of the trek (Day 6) is spent at the Hotel La Grande Ourse in the picturesque village of Trient at the foot of two glaciers and the Col de la Forclaz. You'll stay in mixed dorms, with shared bathrooms and single-sex showers to use. There is a bar and a lovely garden to grab a drink and toast the last stage of your trek.
Upgrades
This trip has been rated as Challenging
This trip is suitable for experienced hikers in good shape. You'll need to be able to hike 15–20km on mountain trails, with as much as 1000m of elevation gain and descent, each day. You will be carrying your own overnight pack between the refuges, so should be confident hiking with a 30-50L pack for multiple days. Doing some practice hikes before the trip with your pack and boots is strongly recommended to help you prepare for this adventure!
What will I need to carry?
You will be carrying your own 30-50L pack between the refuges, with everything you need for the seven day trek. A luggage transport service is unavailable on this trip as not all accommodation is accessible by road. So don't over pack, a lighter pack will be more enjoyable, but also don't skip the essentials and risk getting caught out in bad weather. It's a good idea to do some hiking before the trip so you are comfortable with the gear you plan to bring on the trek. Check out our kit list section for the basics to consider putting in your pack.
The Tour du Mont Blanc trekking season is from June to September. Summer around Mont Blanc is generally warm and fair, but the weather can change very quickly in the high mountains, bringing cold rain and wind. Average temperatures range from 6 to 26 °C. It rains roughly half of the days each month, but storms generally pass through quickly. There can be snow on the mountain passes at the start of the season. Even in the peak of summer you can have very mixed conditions, especially when climbing over the high mountain passes above 2000m. Heatwaves have also been a feature of recent European summers. Our kit list is intended to guide you on what to pack for this trip.
Fantastic week. The scenery was
Fantastic week. The scenery was spectacular from the start and it made it very easy not to worry about the route and just follow the guide. I enjoyed the different feel of the French, Italian and Swiss legs. The distance each day averages around 10 miles maximum, but the ascent and descent means a decent level of fitness is required. Note that it isn't technically the whole of the Tour du Mont Blanc as you skip a leg in Switzerland and Le Tour to Les Houches in France. We also mostly stayed in what I would describe as hostels/dormitory rooms in hotels rather than remote refuges, but I understand this varies depending on availability and it meant a bit more luxury (and the one refuge in Italy where we did stay was great).
Fantastic week all round
I could not have had a better time on this trip! Nico, our guide, was amazing - skilled, funny and great at bringing the group together. He understood the group dynamics and tailored the days accordingly.
Our group had some big personalities in it and we all got along really well.
The accommodation was varied, giving a real TMB experience, and the food (and wine!) was fantastic.
If you're on the fence... this is your sign to book it!
Excellent Hike, Amazing Scenery, Brilliant Guide and Great Group
What an amazing week trekking the TMB! The booking process was simple and great information provided in the run up to the adventure. The What's App group was great for getting to know people ahead of the start. Our guide Iuliana was excellent, very knowledgeable, manged a diverse group well and great company in the evenings. The group was a lovely mix of genders, ages, nationalities and backgrounds. It was great getting to know them all and sharing the experience with them. The scenery is breathtaking, even more so than the hills which were literally breathtaking. The hike has such a variety of landscapes including, mountains, glaciers, green hills, lakes, waterfalls, woods, meadows and valleys. Tips: Practice some hilly walks with your full pack on; don't over pack, you will regret carrying it; spend some time walking with everyone in the group, even if they are at the back and you prefer being at the front.
Such an amazing adventure with
Such an amazing adventure with great people. Our guide Nico was fantastic!!!!!!!!
Sept 24 TMB
A fantastic week with great organisation, good accomodation and a fantastic guide made the TMB a great adventure. We were really lucky to have a group that just clicked and was more like a family by the end of the week.
Amazing adventure
Thoroughly enjoyed the TMB with Much Better Adventures. Great communication ahead of time around transfers and requirements. Our guide Luliana was fantastic. Chose some variants that allowed us to maximise our time and avoid bad weather, knowledgeable about local wildlife, vegetation and history, and great company. The other trekkers we're great and we all got on well. And the scenery was simply breathtaking. Tips - don't over pack, you only really need one set of clothes for the day and one for the evening, and you can get laundry done as you go; it's hard - there are some big 1000m+ climbs a day (but it's well worth it); take ear plugs and eye mask, most accomodation is in dormitories; Mountain Drop Offs was brill as transfter from Geneva airport working to specific arrival and departure times.
TMB was a blast
Just came back from a week on the TMB and had the time of my life. From the laughs and giggles at meals (the lunches on one of the many Cols (saddles) were the best, to enjoying the scenery and spending a rainy afternoon playing Uno, I just had a fantastic time and couldn't recommend the trip and Iuliana as a guide enough
TMB starting 05/08/24
An excellent week with a lovely group, super guide. Good accommodation, amazing scenery. Very rewarding, fun week. Thank you.
Awesome views, trails and people!
The views and trails were incredible! The people were great - so down to earth and made the trip really fun. The guide was excellent, knowledgeable, and patient.
For those who also weren't sure what the elevation gain/drop would exactly mean, know that it's a lot and challenging, but doable and very rewarding. Would highly recommend!
Lovely week hiking the TMB
Great week hiking the shortened version of the TMB, with a lovely (and fast!) group. The scenery was amazing, it was beautiful sunshine for most of the week so we really got to enjoy the views! The distances walked seemed very manageable, we were normally done by around mid afternoon. The accommodation was as expected - basic, and not much sleep due to the large number of beds in the mixed dorms, but all part of the experience! And the food was better than I expected! Our guide showed as which streams we could fill up our water bottles from which was handy. But don't over pack, you have to carry everything, and there was laundry services available at some of the accommodation.
Had a BLAST!
100% recommend this trip! But: make sure to do practice hikes with your pack if you're a less experienced hiker. It will help with daily walking expectations. Pack light - there was laundry at 75% of the accommodations; I wish I had known this so I could have packed differently. Also, almost every day the trekking begins uphill, and the weight of my pack got to me for the first few days.
We had the best guide - Fernando - who pushed the very experienced trekkers of the pack and even took them on a hike to an additional peak because the weather permitted, and those of us who were traveling at a more moderate pace enjoyed a scenic view and snacks.
Thank you for a much needed outdoor adventure that surpassed my expectations in athleticism, beauty and personal enjoyment.
7 day TdMB - Experience of a life time.
Amazing experience, with a greet group of people and an excellent guide.
Happy adventure with Happy trails
Booked a week-long trek around Mont Blanc with Happy trails and enjoyed every single second of it! Everything was very well organized and thought through. Guide Pavel and the team of like-minded people I've met on a trail were the best I could wish for. Is it challenging? Yes. But totally doable and totally worth every made step!
An epic trip
Great organisation, professional guide, wonderful experience with people from different countries. If you have no one to go with to see the most spectacular places on earth - I recommend joining a team of people, even if they are complete strangers
Amazing trip + guide
This trek was a 100/10 experience. Our guide Grant was very knowledgable and fun and made it a seamless experience. Loved every refuge and hotel we stayed at as well. Very highly recommend!
Incredible Week
This was a fantastic trip - hard to believe so much could be crammed into 7 days (including four seasons of weather which only made it more exciting!) but the thoughtfully planned itinerary made it possible. Organisation, food and accommodation were great, and Kirsti was a wonderful guide, sharing knowledge of the area, hiking tips and inspiration for future adventures! Highly recommend this trip with MBA and the Happy Tracks crew! Already planning my next one…
Tour du Mont Blanc 10-6-24
Had the most amazing week ,no complaints at all , Kirsti are guide was just brilliant , looking forward to books with much better adventure soon
We had an amazing trek!!
We had an amazing trek!! It had everything: sun, snow, rain, ups and downs and above all a good mood. I met new people from all over the world. The guide Christy was amazing, professional, I felt safe with her. The standard of the cabins was good. I met people on the way who were in cabins if minimal conditions. The food was excellent. Our picnic meals in amazing views. I will definitely go on more trips with you. Thank you !!!
Beware, add 3 miles to every day itinerary
Overall I had an amazing week on the 7 day TMB trip. Having never completed a multi day hike before, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect but feel that the distance/ elevation matched my expectations and felt my fitness level was right for the hike.
A WONDERFUL week in absolutely beautiful scenery. Every single view was amazing - the TMB is a bucket list hike for a reason! The ascents were challenging enough to get a sense of accomplishment at the top, but not so challenging that it wasn't enjoyable. Our group was great (I came with a friend, but it was fun to get to meet new people and have lots of people to chat to during the long hikes!) Joel is a 10/10 guide - fun, knowledgeable, and was great at feeling out the group's energy level and catering the hiking speed to everyone's fitness level. It was so nice to be able to turn up and not have to worry about logistics (apparently most of the mountain refuges get booked up a year in advance anyways) and everything was super smooth and well organised. Accomodation is basic (as you would expect in the middle of alpine valleys) but clean and the food is also basic but filling. We ate a lot of bread, ham , cheese and boiled eggs, which made the day 3 negronis and day 4 pizzas a real treat! All in all an amazing trip. If you're hesitating just go ahead and book, you won't regret it!
What an amazing trip we had! The trip was very well organized, our guide Joel was kind and knowledgeable and made sure everyone was comfortable at all times, the group dynamic was great and the sceneries breathtaking! I enjoyed the food and accommodation as well and would highly recommend this tour. It´s my second trip with MBA and certainly not my last!
An excellent seven day trip. The guide was knowledgeable about all aspects of the hike and accommodating to everyone in the group. Each day was well planned with hikes taking us to interesting places with fantastic views and ending with a different type of refuge to stay in each night. Overall a very good experience that I would recommend to anyone.
Great scenery. Shortened tour, but still hard work, with some long days and steep trails. Our guide, David, was the best! Helpful trip coordination support provided by Joel.
The scenery is amazing! This is a challenging hike that should only be tackled by people with a very good fitness level but the views are worth it. Be aware that the accommodation and food is VERY basic.
Highly recommend this trip! It was challenging but you geel a real sense of accomplishment and the views were worth it. The group was wonderful. The accommodations are rustic and communal. I recommend bringing ear plus if you are a light sleeper and Euros if you want drinks or snacks. Pack as light as possible and enjoy the trek!
What an absolute blast of an experience! The hiking was tough but the scenery and views were immensely rewarding! Our guide Cecilia was brilliant and took great care of all of us!
Rather unfortunate, but we had one slow member of the group which meant we spent a lot of time waiting around, but Cecilia managed it very well. Also, some refuges on the French side had some water issues which meant no showers and dry toilets - but I guess it adds to the experience!
Another tip - pack light, you’ll have some opportunity to do some washing, but make sure you have quick dry clothing.
Superb trip, which I would highly recommend! Back in London, but I wished I was up hiking in the alps!
Challenging hike but made worthwhile for the breathtaking sights seen.
Loved the whole experience. Great mountain scenery every day, wonderful guide, the group bonded well. Typical mountain food, and lots of it. Highly recommended!
Great trip fantastic scenery and a great local guide a great experience enabling you to see the vast scale of the mountains the climbs to the top of the various cols were well worth the amazing panoromic views .
Itinerary Activities
- 7 days of guided hiking along sections of the Tour du Mont Blanc
Guides
- Expert, English-speaking IML-certified guides (1:12 guide to customer ratio)
Accommodation
- 4 nights in remote mountain huts/refuges
- 2 nights in village hotels
Meals
All your meals are provided for the duration of the trip. This includes:
- 6 continental-style breakfasts
- 7 picnic lunches
- 7 hearty dinners
Transfers
- Cable car journey from the start point in Les Houches to Bellevue on Day 1
- Transfer by public bus to the end point in Chamonix on Day 7
- Transfers during the trip
Equipment
- Pillows and blankets are provided at the refuges
Our trips are hassle-free by design. We include all the activities and equipment, as well as many of the meals, so you can simply rock up with your rucksack and share the adventure with your new pals.
Travel to and from the trip
Our trips do not include flights, trains or other travel to the start point and back from the end point.
Tips
Tips are not included in the trip cost; these are entirely at your discretion. If you would like to tip, the amount should be reflective of your perception of service and quality.
Personal Expenses
You know your own spending habits best, so please budget an appropriate amount for things like optional meals and drinks, shopping, optional activities, and laundry.
Travel insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory for all of our adventures and you are required to provide your policy information before departing. Your insurance should include adequate protection for overseas medical treatment, evacuation/repatriation, your baggage and equipment and the specific activities involved on your adventure. We also strongly recommend it includes cancellation and curtailment insurance, should you be unable to join your trip for specific reasons such as illness. Our recommended travel insurance provider is Campbell Irvine, as their insurance offers all of the above.
Visas
Visa requirements often change, and you are responsible for obtaining any required visas for this trip. Please check with your nearest embassy or consulate for up-to-date advice.
What's available to hire?
- Trekking poles (see Optional Extras for prices)
What do I need to bring?
You'll be carrying all you need for the seven day trip on your back, so don't over pack but also don't skip the essentials. Hiking in the Alps even in the peak of summer you can have very mixed conditions, both hot and cold, especially when climbing over the high mountain passes.
KIT
- 30-50L backpack with waist belt (plus a rain cover)
- A pack liner or dry bag is also good protection in case of rain
- Sleeping bag liner (cotton or silk). This is very important as it's a mandatory requirement at the mountain refuges. Pillows and blankets are provided by the refuges.
- Sunglasses and sunscreen (SPF 50+ recommended due to altitude)
- Preferred snacks for the trail
- Hydration/electrolyte tablets
- 2L water bottle(s)
- Hand sanitiser gel
- Toiletries and personal first aid items
- Towel
- Swim suit
- Earplugs and eye mask (recommended)
- Cash (EUR) for drinks, snacks along the trail, tips etc.
- Plug adaptor and/or battery pack to charge electrical devices (note Switzerland uses a different standard to the rest of Europe)
- Headlamp
CLOTHES
- Waterproof jacket (with hood) and trousers
- Synthetic (e.g. Primaloft) or down puffy jacket
- Fleece or merino pullover or sweater
- Synthetic or merino wool base layers
- Warm hat and gloves (really important in mixed weather conditions)
- Sunhat or cap
- Synthetic shirts/T-shirts and trousers (zip-off preferable) or shorts for hiking
- Comfortable clothes to wear post-hike in the refuges
- 2+ pairs of hiking socks, wool or synthetic (not cotton)
- Sturdy hiking boots or shoes (worn in)
- Comfortable light shoes for around the refuge
Trekking Poles
Payable In Resort
Trekking Poles
… Per person
Luggage Storage in Chamonix (7 Days)
Payable In Resort
Luggage Storage in Chamonix (7 Days)
… Per person
We partner with the World Land Trust to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre programme, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity.
What's the number?
It works out on average at 149kg of CO2 emissions per person, including all local transport, accommodation, food, activities, guides, staff and office operations.
The only thing it doesn’t include right now is flights and travel to the destination. We do make an overall estimate across all our customers separately, but as we don’t book flights, have customers from all corners of the world, and no way of reliably knowing their travel plans, we simply can’t include an individual number in the figure on display here. We’ve got a goal to fix that, so that when you book, there is a way to measure and mitigate the carbon emitted by your flight too.
But what does the number mean?
Yep, hard to picture eh? To give you an idea:
- Driving 1000miles/1609km would be approx. 281kg of CO2 in an average car (or 140.5kg per person if there was 2 of you in it).
- A return economy class flight London - New York would be approx. 1,619kg (1.66 tonnes) per person.
- 10 trees in a temperate forest are estimated to remove approx. 250kg of CO2 from the air in a period of 5-10 years.
What are we doing about it?
Our trips are relatively low-carbon by design, and we're working with all our hosts to develop long term carbon reduction plans. We partner with the World Land Trust to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre programme, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity, ensuring the protection of the reserve and its wildlife.
Want to know more?
Amazingly, no international travel company has ever publicly published their carbon measurements before, as far as we know. We believe that must change, quickly. So we’re openly sharing the method we used in the hope that other companies will be able to more easily follow suit and build on what we've done so far. You'll find it all here.
Yes. Excess luggage not required on the trip can be securely stored at the host's office. There is a storage fee of 30.00 EUR per bag, to be paid in cash at the time of joining the trip in Chamonix. Please let your host know in advance if you have excess luggage so that they can plan the logistics accordingly. You will not have access to this bag during the trip; the host will bring the bag(s) to meet the group at the end of the trip in Chamonix.
This trip visits locations at or above 2,500m. At this altitude, some people may experience symptoms associated with Altitude Sickness, also known as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). Previous experience at high altitude is not necessarily an indicator of future performance. Your guide(s) are trained to mitigate the risks associated with altitude by carefully managing the rate of ascent and the intensity of the activity, and to provide the appropriate support response should someone feel ill during the trip. Should you experience health issues during your trip, you should inform your guide immediately so that proper care can be provided. Owing to the nature of this trip, it is essential that your personal travel insurance policy provides cover up to the maximum altitude visited on this trip as well as emergency medical evacuation by helicopter.
For this itinerary there is 1 guide to 10 hikers. The guides this host works with are all International Mountain Leader certified (as a minimum), First Aid trained and are highly experienced at leading groups in the Alps.
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For customers joining this trip from other international destinations – please also read the official travel advice applicable to your country of residence/origin, as this may differ.
We recommend checking out the country-specific information and also talking to a travel nurse.
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It’s this camaraderie that has so often turned a great adventure into a life-changing one.
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DEPARTURE DATES
Monday 9th June 2025
to Sunday 15th June 2025
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