WALKING & HIKING
FRANCE
DAYS 1–2 Arrive in Chamonix and enjoy a scenic hike overlooking the valley • Ride the Mont Blanc Express train to the French and Swiss border • Take a gondola above the tree line • Spend a day hiking with incredible views of the mountains in all directions • Walk through fields of wildflowers and past small alpine lakes • Cross the border by foot—welcome to the Swiss Alps! » Grand Hôtel des Alpes - Deluxe DAY 3 Head out with your mountaineering boots and crampons for an exciting exploration of the awe-inspiring landscape on a glacier walk led by expert guides • Or explore the charming town of Chamonix and hike the beautiful mountain paths to Montenvers • Feel as though you have the Alps to yourself as you watch the sun rise and fall from our secluded high-altitude oasis. » Refuge du Montenvers - Casual DAYS 4–6 Discover the Aiguille du Midi, a needle of rock looming at 12,777 feet • Pause to admire vistas of majestic Mont Blanc, western Europe’s highest peak • Hike on a balcony trail with views overlooking the Chamonix valley • Trek over Val Ferret, a lush valley on the Italian side of Monte Bianco (Mont Blanc) • Take in the scene over a cappuccino at a friendly rifugio (high- elevation hut) • Fly over glaciers and peaks as you cross the border between Italy and France by gondola • Hike a portion of the Tour du Mont Blanc trail, considered one of the best in the world • Dine on hearty Northern Italian cuisine • Feel at home in the region’s unique and irresistible mountain culture • Visit lively Courmayeur and relax at an atmospheric alpine hotel. » Le Massif - Premiere Mountain culture at its finest. High-altitude glaciers, wildflowers and lakes. Dazzling Mont Blanc. Spectacular Courmayeur. Legendary Chamonix. This once-in-a-lifetime trek is a hiker’s dream. Epic Alpine Adventure from Lodge to Lodge ITALIAN, FRENCH & SWISS ALPS
SWITZERLAND
Le Montenvers
Chamonix
Mer de Glace
Aiguille du Midi
From/To Geneva
Mont Blanc
Geneva
Val Ferret
ITALY
Courmayeur
6 Days Activity Levels 3-5 Casual & Premiere $4,499 to $5,199 / person double occ. See web for date-specific pricing. Choose a Trip for
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