Walking Tour du Mont Blanc - Premium

Walking Tour du Mont Blanc - Premium

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Walking Tour du Mont Blanc - Premium

8 Days Starting in Chamonix and ending in Courmayeur

Visiting: Chamonix, Aiguilles Rouges, Val Ferret, Val Veny, Courmayeur

Tour operator:

Exodus Adventure Travels

Tour code:

W07MP

Group Type:

Independent

Guide Type:

Self Guided

Physical rating:

Moderate & Challenging

Age range:

16-99

From: $2615

NB: Prices correct on 22-Oct-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Not just one of the finest, but one of the oldest treks in the world, Tour du Mont Blanc is steeped in history and dramatic beauty - it's easy to recognise its worldwide charm. With captivating views along well-trodden paths, the entirety of this 170km trail circumnavigates Mont Blanc massif, crossing through France, Italy & Switzerland.



We've chosen to feature the most outstanding sections that capture the grandeur, yet also the beautiful simplicity of Mont Blanc. Our twin centre holiday is based in Chamonix, fondly referred to as the adventure capital of the world, and in Courmayeur, a classic Italian resort full of character.



On your very first walk, you'll experience sweeping 360° views over the French, Swiss and Italian Alps - is there a better way to start your trip! As you traverse the trails of Mont Blanc, you'll come across huge glaciers, snow-capped summits, stunning mirrored lakes, and serene foothills painted with wildflowers.



Your 4* accommodations immerse you in traditional alpine hospitality with superb levels of comfort and service. Both hotels are very close to great transport links for cable cars, cog-trains, and mountain buses.



You have the option to stay in 3* accommodations on this trip, please quote W07MT for prices.

Highlights

  • Walk the highlights of Mont Blanc's iconic trails

  • Unique alpine panorama and pristine reflections of Lac des Cheserys & Lac Blanc

  • Stay in French adventure hub Chamonix and classic Italian resort Courmayeur

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive In Chamonix

Location: Chamonix

Arrive at your hotel in Chamonix where you'll stay for the next 4 nights. Nestled at the base of Mont Blanc, you can enjoy a leisurely evening exploring this lovely town.



Overnight Park Hotel Suisse 4*, Chamonix.

Day 2 : Aiguille Du Midi To Mer De Glace

Location: Chamonix

Meals Included: Breakfast

Jump straight on the cable car up to Aiguille du Midi at 3,842m high. Boasting 360° views over the French, Swiss, and Italian Alps, this is the perfect start to your Mont Blanc adventure. Descend along well-trodden paths with incredible mountain views until you reach Mer de Glace glacier, the largest glacier in France, known locally as ‘Sea of Ice’; here there is an option to visit the ice cave. Return to your hotel in Chamonix using the cog-train.



Overnight Park Hotel Suisse 4*, Chamonix.

Day 3 : Aiguilles Rouges: Lac Chésérys & Lac Blanc

Location: Aiguilles Rouges

Meals Included: Breakfast

This fine trail takes you across Les Aiguilles Rouges facing the glaciers and the famous summits of the Mont Blanc Mountain chain including Mer de Glace, North Face of the Grandes Jorasses, Aiguille Verte, and the Mont Blanc. Upon reaching Lac Blanc Hut, you’ll witness one of the best panoramas on this trip before admiring the beautiful mountain lakes.



Overnight Park Hotel Suisse 4*, Chamonix.

Day 4 : Bellevue To Contamines-Monjoie

Location: Chamonix

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today you begin your walk at Bellevue along a beautiful balcony trail through dappled woodland. Your path opens to striking mountain views before you reach Refuge Miage in the glacier valley. Continue your descent until you reach the traditional mountain village Contamines-Monjoie where you’ll take a local bus back to Chamonix.



Overnight Park Hotel Suisse 4*, Chamonix.

Day 5 : Val Ferret: Bonatti Hut To Courmayeur

Location: Val Ferret

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your day begins with an early private car transfer across the border from France into Courmayeur, Italy for your remaining three nights. Beginning in the Val Ferret valley, you’ll want to have your camera ready today! Walk to Rifugio Alpino and onto Rifugio Bertone, both of which offer some of the best panoramas of the south face of Mont Blanc, particularly of the famous Grandes Jorasses. Continue through traditional alpine woodland before reaching Courmayeur and returning to your hotel.



Overnight Hotel Berthod 4*, Courmayeur.

Day 6 : Val Veny: Col Checrouit Pass To Visaille

Location: Val Veny

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy a cable car ride from Courmayeur to Col Checrouit pass where you'll start todays walk. Soak up the peaceful atmosphere and striking vistas along your path to the rustic Rifugio Elisabetta. As you continue through the traditional alpine landscape, you'll soon reach Lac Combal. Nestled in the heart of a breath-taking panorama of mountains and glaciers, Lac Combal is the perfect spot to truly appreciate your extraordinary surroundings.



Overnight Hotel Berthod 4*, Courmayeur.

Day 7 : Val Ferret: Tete De Ferret

Location: Val Ferret

Meals Included: Breakfast

After arriving in Val Ferret, you tread a clear path to reach Rifugio Elena perched high in the mountains at 2,061m and sat at the foot of Pré-de-Bard glacier. Your final stretch offers you the chance to climb to Grand Col Ferret. Resting at 2,537m, this spectacular alpine pass reveals itself as the border between Italy and Switzerland, rewarding you with a poignant end to your Mont Blanc adventure.



Overnight Hotel Berthod 4*, Courmayeur.

Day 8 : Depart Courmayeur

Location: Courmayeur

Meals Included: Breakfast

Wave goodbye to Courmayeur as you depart for home.

What's Included

  • 7 nights twin-centre accommodation in 4

  •  hotels

  • All breakfasts

  • Private car transfer between hotels

  • Mont Blanc Multi Pass: 3 day pass in Chamonix for access to public transport

What's Not Included

  • Travel insurance

  • Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)

  • Solo travellers (not accepted on this trip)

  • Visas or vaccinations

  • Lunches & dinners

Food

Accommodation

Located in heart of Chamonix, Park Hotel Suisse has been welcoming guests since 1930. With a unique spa area on the hotel’s roof top, guests can relax in the hot tub surrounded by stunning mountain views. They also have a heated outdoor swimming pool, sauna, and panoramic terrace open to all guests. Buffet breakfast is served at the hotel and a restaurant is open in the evenings, you’re within walking distance of plenty more in the town centre if you fancy something different.

Mode of Transport

The tour includes private car transfers between hotels and a Mont Blanc Multi Pass for 3 days in Chamonix, providing access to public transport. Additionally, cable cars and cog-trains are used for certain parts of the journey.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour provides 7 nights of twin-centre accommodation in 4-star hotels. In Chamonix, you will stay at the Park Hotel Suisse, which features a unique spa area on the rooftop, a heated outdoor swimming pool, sauna, and a panoramic terrace. In Courmayeur, you will stay at Hotel Berthod.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    All breakfasts are included in the tour package. However, lunches and dinners are not included and will need to be arranged separately.

  • Is there any transportation provided between the locations?

    Yes, a private car transfer is provided between hotels. Additionally, the Mont Blanc Multi Pass offers a 3-day pass in Chamonix for access to public transport.

  • Can solo travelers join this tour?

    Solo travelers are not accepted on this trip.

  • What activities are included in the itinerary?

    The itinerary includes walking and trekking on iconic trails around Mont Blanc, visiting the Aiguille du Midi, Mer de Glace glacier, Lac Chéserys, Lac Blanc, and other scenic locations. You will also have the opportunity to visit traditional alpine villages and enjoy panoramic views of the Alps.

  • Is there an option to visit an ice cave during the tour?

    Yes, there is an option to visit the ice cave at the Mer de Glace glacier, known locally as the 'Sea of Ice'.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Exodus has been trading since 1974

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.

Reviews of this operator

Gergana Racheva  

Very helpful and prompt service

06-Jan-2023

Very helpful and prompt service. I called to check for an already booked trip and once we sorted this, the agent was ready to help me with another booking as well. He actually waited for me to book my flight tickets, answered all my questions, informed me of all my options. Exodus is a tour company I am using regularly due to the quality of their trips, ease of booking and helpfulness of their customer service team

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Tim Hardy  

Stunning walking. Walking the Amalfi Coast

04-Nov-2021

This trip takes you through the most beautiful parts of the Mediterranean walking with a guide and also discovering the wonders of Pompeii and Vesuvius. The hotel had a nice feel as family run, spotless and comfortable rooms, we were well looked after for breakfasts and dinner each day, and the barmen fixed some mean cocktails for us.!

paul green (Google Reviewer)  

Went on a tour of...

14-Jan-2022

Went on a tour of morocco in October and loved it ,mohamed the tour guide was excellent, probably go with exodus to India next year

Paul Green  

It's amazing what you can do in a week! Cycling the Dalmatian Coast.

08-Oct-2021

This holiday was extremely enjoyable. The itinerary is well planned and the route takes you to a variety of destinations. Not having been to Croatia before I didn't know there were so many beautiful small islands and I loved the ferry and catarmaran rides. The coastal route we took was dramatic and the World Heritage sites in Split and Dubrovnik very interesting and worth visiting. The Adriatic Sea was warm, blue and inviting, good for swimming even in October. The hotels we stayed in varied in size from medium to large. I particularly liked the one just outside Dubrovnik as I had a sea view. Tourists were plentiful in Split and Dubrovnik but in the other places we stayed there was an end of season feel and it was quiet on the roads and in the resorts. The food was good and our guide was always able to recommend a nice restaurant for our evening meal. The weather in October was good for cycling - not hot, partly cloudy most days and one day it rained!

Mrs Y Morrison  

Fabulous company and trip

06-Jan-2023

We went overland from Cape Town to Zimbabwe through Botswana and Namibia. What a fantastic trip. Our first time with Exodus although we have travelled extensively around the world. We would highly recommend this company for such a brilliant trip - we got everything and more all at a good price. Thanks to everyone involved. We are looking at our next trip!

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Ann B (Google Reviewer)  

We had a week walking...

08-Oct-2024

We had a week walking and wine in the Duro valley with two local guides Louis and Theresa. They were both exceptional, knowledgeable, professional and funny. Our group of 11 had a great time. This was a premium tour. Our 4 star hotels were both well located clean and with great views. We had several local meals arranged by our guides with local people cooking for us. We did not meet any other walkers during our hikes only two shepherds. I would certainly recommend this tour to anyone interested in the local produce and wine. We both felt as we had learnt a lot about Portugal during this tour. We will use Exodus again. One of our group had done 30 tours with Exodus over the years. Quite an endorsement.

Alison Payton (Google Reviewer)  

I've done 8 trips in...

17-May-2023

I've done 8 trips in the last 14 years with Exodus, and have been rewarded with a 10% discount on all future bookings. I feel very confident that I'll receive pleasant, efficient service, and have the unusual holiday experience that I'm looking for each time. I've trekked to the top of snow-capped peaks, wild-camped in the desert, seen amazing spectacles of nature, visited 4 capital cities in a week, and learned about local culture and experienced local hospitality in a way that I simply wouldn't on a conventional holiday. The quality of the accommodation and guides can vary, but this is mainly down to cultural differences and things that Exodus can't control. I've only ever complained once, my complaint was taken seriously, and I was sent a discount voucher - you can't say fairer than that. I remain a loyal customer.

David (Google Reviewer)  

Exodus are generally a good...

21-Aug-2024

Exodus are generally a good travel company. Things tend to run smoothly and trips well organised. Their customers tend to be at retirement age. Trips are a bit overpriced. I would also avoid trips in Europe, as these often focus on more coffee stops and meals, rather than walking. I would also recommend making sure your guide records any accidents you have, hopefully not applicable. I had one on Sierra de Aitana which the guide saw and knew about, but he and Exodus said it never happened when I followed up after the trip. I wasn’t putting in a claim, just suggested a safety improvement. They have since apologised and acknowledged this as an error. They are a good reliable option for outside of Europe trips.

Jacquelyn Moore (Google Reviewer)  

Food came quickly. Staff very...

07-Mar-2024

Food came quickly. Staff very friendly and polite . However the chef or person preparing the food did not seem to read the menu! If it says a meal should come with vegetables, you should not have to ask for them. They served shepherds pie with garlic bread! The munchies ice cream sundae said it should come in a glass with a flake but came in a little bowl with just a few munchies! When asking the staff were happy to replace and correct but customer should get what they order and what menu says first time round!!

johanna leonor (Google Reviewer)  

If you like to be...

07-Sep-2023

If you like to be mistreated Exodus is perfect for you. If you enjoy terrible choices for hotels and pseudo restaurants Exodus is perfect for you. Careless about their clients and loveless about their propositions. Exodus has been a dissatisfaction and disappointment about every dealing i and my group have had with him. Especially a man called Simone who just cares about the money he can get from you couldn’t care less about service.

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