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FRANCE, ITALY, SWITZERLAND: Mont Blanc Express Limited in vacation time? Try our "express" version of our classic Mont Blanc Circuit! It's four fewer days of hiking, but the breathtaking scenery, cultural attractions, and outstanding cuisine (especially our terrific gourmet picnic lunches!) are as outstanding as ever. Accompanied by a symphony of cowbells, you'll follow alpine trails through forest and field, near glacier and ice. And after a strenuous day of hiking and enjoying the pure mountain air, you'll unwind in the evenings with newfound friends while recounting the highlights of the day. Experienced mountain guides from the prestigious Compagnie des Guides bring a wonderful dimension of history, geology, and local color to every aspect of the trip. Their flawless guiding skills and intimate knowledge of the area make this a can't-be-beat adventure! TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
And if you have more time, consider our longer Mont Blanc Circuit. 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: France, Switzerland, Italy - Mont Blanc Express Day 1 - Meet in Geneva, Switzerland, and transfer to the alpine town of Chamonix, France. Day 2 - Hiking Chamonix, from Les Houches to Les Contamines, enjoying panoramic views of the Mont Blanc range. Day 3 - Hike up an old Roman road to the Plan des Dames, then make a long ascent across two passes. Descend along grassy pastures to Les Chapieux (5,500'). Day 4 - Cross the Col de la Seigne (8,245') and descend into Italy. Explore Courmayeur, then transfer to the Val Ferret. Day 5 - Cross the Grand Col Ferret (8,300') to enter Switzerland. Descend to La Fouly (5,280'), then continue by vehicle to the mountain-ringed lake resort of Champex (4,808') with its typical Swiss-style chalets and pretty gardens. Day 6 - Hike high over the Rhône Valley and the town of Martigny. An easy descent brings us to the Col de Forclaz, then transfer to the French village of Vallorcine. Day 7 - Hike through high pastures and cross one last pass with amazing views of Mont Blanc straight ahead and the Chamonix Valley far below. After descending to the valley, transfer to Chamonix. Day 8 - Return to Geneva and depart. Detailed Itinerary - FRANCE, ITALY, SWITZERLAND: Mont Blanc Express 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 |