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FRANCE, ITALY, SWITZERLAND: Mont Blanc Circuit If there's a Mecca for hikers, it must be the Alps, with the famous "Tour du Mont Blanc," the circuit of Western Europe's highest peak, Mont Blanc (15,771'), as the centerpiece. This incredible journey - one of the world's classic treks - ambles through an ever-changing panorama of dramatic glaciers, crenellated peaks, and heaven-reaching spires masquerading as Gothic cathedrals. Along the way you'll be hiking through France, Italy, and Switzerland, each with its own distinctive flair and language (you'll soon learn the essential trailside phrases: bonjour, buon giorno, and gruetzi!). After a vigorous day hiking glacial ridges and rocky moraines, you'll welcome the creature comforts of quaint mountain inns and comfortable hotels - all featuring excellent meals and great local wines. Tour du Mont Blanc is one of our most popular hiking trips in Europe, and one with an abundance of rewards. TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Note: For a nine-day version of this trip (six days hiking), check out our Mont Blanc Express itinerary. Between these two trips, there's surely a date to fit your summer schedule! Check out our Mont Blanc Feature. Slideshows, stories, facts, and more. |
 Itinerary: Hiking the Mont Blanc Circuit
Day 1 - Meet in Geneva, Switzerland. Transfer to the mountain-ringed resort town of Chamonix, France. Day 2 - Hiking in Chamonix for spectacular views of the Mer de Glace (second-largest glacier in the Alps), the Drus, and the Grandes Jorasses. Days 3-4 - Enjoy fabulous views of the north face and glaciers of Mont Blanc while hiking to Les Contamines, a traditional unspoiled French village with picturesque wooden chalets and fine old churches. Days 5-6 - Hike into Italy via grassy trails and old Roman roads, crossing three passes en route. Day 7 - A hike with remarkable views of Mont Blanc, which appears Himalayan in scale - the mountain rising in a breathtaking abruptness from the Veny Valley to the summit 10,000 feet above. Day 8 - Cross the Grand Col Ferret (8,300') into Switzerland. Descend to La Fouly (5,280'), then transfer to Les Champex. Days 9-10 - Hike high above the Rhône Valley, then follow an old smuggler's path to the Col de Balme (7,188') and the border with France. Great views of the Mont Blanc massif with the Chamonix Valley stretched out below. Day 11 - From Le Col De Montets (4,800') we will hike to Les Cheserys (7,130'), enjoying views of the Le Tour and Argentiere glaciers, and all the Mont Blanc range. Descend to Chamonix. Day 12 - Return to Geneva and depart.  Detailed Itinerary - FRANCE, ITALY, SWITZERLAND: Mont Blanc Circuit 1. Download detailed itinerary in a PDF format 2008 Detailed Itinerary (PDF files require that you have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. This program can be downloaded for free from the Adobe Website.) 2. Or email us your itinerary request at sales@mtsobek.com 3. Or call us at 1-888-831-7526 (USA and Canada) or (510) 594-6000 We’ll email you a copy (Word or Acrobat document), fax, or mail you the itinerary as you prefer. For more information and reservations, please contact: Mountain Travel Sobek 1266 66th Street, Suite 4 Emeryville, CA 94608 USA Toll Free (USA and Canada): 1-888-831-7526 Phone: +1-510-594-6000 Fax: + 1-510-594-6001 Email: info@mtsobek.com
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