Highlights of Mont Blanc O
Tour code: MBH Tour style: Classic Tour comfort: Standard
Trek grade: Easy to Moderate
DURATION DAYS 8
TOUR
£930
TOUR ONLY £1150 FLIGHT INCLUSIVE Tour Highlights
✓ Mont Blanc massif - Enjoy spectacular scenery of snowy peaks, glaciers and granite spires
✓ Tour du Mont Blanc - Day hikes along some of the most scenic sections of the classic circuit
✓ Hotel with pool - Friendly and comfortable family-run hotel with awesome garden views across the Mont Blanc range
✓ Optional activities - Chance to try out rock climbing, cycling or whitewater rafting
Centre based walking in the Mont Blanc region
The Mont Blanc massif provides outstanding mountain scenery and is home to the charming Chamonix Valley. On this walking trip in the Alps we trek sections of the famous Tour du Mont Blanc route including the spectacular trail to Lac Blanc where we can enjoy panoramic views of the whole Mont Blanc range. Based in a comfortable hotel we can relax at the end of each day, with no need to carry luggage during walks or pack up every night.
8 day tour itinerary
Day 1 Join tour at Geneva airport and drive to Les Houches in the Chamonix valley. Day 2 Valleys and peaks Walk along the Petit Balcon Sud to Chamonix. Following the River Arve we arrive at Paradise du Praz where we stop for a picnic lunch. Day 3 Col du Voza Taking a cable car to Le Bellevue (1800m) there are spectacular views of Mont Blanc looming overhead. Descend to Col du Voza (1653m) and on to Les Houches. Option to return via cable car. Day 4 Waterfalls Take the mountain train to Le Buet. Following the river we walk to Cascades du Berard. Day 5 Optional activities Rock climb,
3000m 2500m 2000m 1500m 1000m 500m 0m
Day 2: 5.5hrs Day 3: 4.5hrs Day 4: 4hrs
cycle, glacier trek or or take a ride to 3842m on the famous Aguilles du Midi cable car. Day 6 Lac Vert Take the mountain train to Servoz before climbing through meadows to Lac Vert. From here there are stunning views of the north-west faces of the Mont Blanc range. Day 7 Mont Blanc massif Walk to Lac Blanc (2352m) for panoramic views of the whole mountain range. Day 8 Drive to Geneva airport where tour ends
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Alpine chalet near Chamonix
Located in the Les Houches valley, close to Chamonix, the Hotel du Bois is our home for the week. A relaxed atmosphere, pool and gardens with views across the Mount Blanc range make this family-run alpine chalet a comfortable place to relax at the end of the day’s walk. The bedrooms are full of light and enjoy mountain views.
FRANCE
From/To Geneva Airport
Lac Blanc 2352m Lac Vert Plan Praz Servoz Bellevue 0 km 15 km Highlights of Mont Blanc MBH Chamonix Aiguille du Midi 3842m LES HOUCHES Mt Blanc 4807m ITALY
D8 D8
AYS AYS
Relax after trekking in our hotel’s indoor swimming pool
SWITZERLAND
Cascades Le Buet du Berard waterfall
Argentiere
Tour essentials
Accommodation: 7 nights standard hotel. Meals: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners are included. Tour staff: Explore Tour Leader, driver(s). Transport: Bus, train. Trekking details: We trek for 5 days for an average of between 3 and 5 hours each day. We follow well maintained trails and walk around 10km each day. All the walks are optional. Group size: Generally 10 - 16.
Accommodation Planned tour dates
2015 Tour only dates 21 Jun - 28 Jun 26 Jul - 02 Aug 16 Aug - 23 Aug 23 Aug - 30 Aug 06 Sep - 13 Sep 24 Jun - 05 Jul 08 Jul - 19 Jul 05 Aug - 16 Aug 19 Aug - 30 Aug 02 Sep - 13 Sep
Flexible fl ight options We have a range of fl exible fl ight options available, please call our sales team for more details.
Single rooms are available from £345
Rest Day Day 5 Day 6: 4-5hrs Day 7: 6hrs 34 For our latest dates, prices and more details visit
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