FACTFILE
Ref: FMN
Tour type Multi-active Comfort Active
Minimum Age: 5 years.
Accommodation and Meals: 7 nights chalet. 7 breakfasts, 3 picnic lunches and 4 evening meals are included.
Swimming: There is the chance for a dip in the lake and there is a local swimming pool.
Mode of Travel: Bus, train and mountain bike.
Tour Staff: Explore Tour Leader, chalet staff and drivers.
Group Size: Generally 9 to 15. TOUR DATES
Sun 29 Jul - Sun 05 Aug Sun 05 Aug - Sun 12 Aug
2012 Sun 12 Aug - Sun 19 Aug Mont Blanc Explorer Ref FMN
TOUR ONLY – 8 DAYS Tour price without flights from £809
Please go online for our tour only child price. * Aged 5-11 years on date of departure. These are guide prices, see p92 for details.
From/To Geneva airport
St Gervais
Les Contamines Adventure Park & ‘Tour du Mt Blanc’ walk
Mt Blanc 4807m
Optional cable car excursion to
Aiguille du Midi 3842m
ITALY km 015
For detailed information visit
www.explore.co.uk/tours/fmn
FR ANCE
Adventure Park Mountain trails & bike ride
CHAMONIX
Trek to Glacier
Valorcine
Cascade de Berard waterfall
Swing from aerial ropeways and try rock climbing
Shoot down the “death slide”!
Ride high into the mountains on a cable car
“Comment allez-vous?” – try out your french at the local market
£998 adult from
*child from £988
MONT BLANC EXPLORER 8 DAYS – MULTI ACTIVE ALPINE ADVENTURE
Surrounded by some of Europe’s highest mountain peaks we cycle, swim and swing through tree-tops on this family adventure. We trek to the ‘Sea of Ice’ glacier nestled high in the Alps, ride on forest trails through the Chamonix Valley and take a train through the mountains to a waterfall. We also experience traditional French markets and sample some delicious local cuisine.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Fly to Geneva. Travel to Chamonix. Day 2 Mountain bike Ride through forest trails and quiet country roads in the Chamonix Valley. A free afternoon for optional activities including rock climbing or horse riding. Day 3 Adventure Park Spend the day at Les Contamines Adventure Park: with lake swimming, pedalos, tennis and aerial ropeway through the tree-tops. Day 4 Mountain trails Walk along fir-lined forest paths with views of Chamonix and jagged Alpine peaks. Discover the ‘Sea of Ice’ glacier. Day 5 Cable car A free day. There is the option of a cable car ride to the Aiguille du Midi (3842m). Alternatively hike, raft or rock-climb. Day 6 Cascade de Berard waterfall Take the mountain train to Le Buet and walk on gentle forest trails to a waterfall. Free afternoon. Day 7 Local market Practice your French and sample the cuisine at the local weekly market. Day 8 Fly to the UK.
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