HIKING & WALKING
LODGE-TO-LODGE
FRANCE
› Discover the heart of the Alps on this once-in-a-lifetime trek beneath rugged snow-dusted peaks › Get to know the region’s historic towns, from Italy’s irresistible Courmayeur to the French mountaineering center of Chamonix › Revel in majestic mountain views as you gaze over the escarpments and snowfields of Mont Blanc, Western Europe’s highest summit, which rises nearly 16,000 feet into the clouds › Traverse part of the Mer de Glace, France’s largest glacier, through a striking expanse of rocky terrain and blue-hued ice › Board the historic Mont Blanc Express train to explore idyllic pastures dotted with wildflowers and grazing cows Breathtaking landscapes? Check. Elegant chalets? Check. Fresh cheese and homemade pasta? Check and check. On this idyllic adventure, pink-tinged alpenglow illuminates mountain culture at its finest. Epic Alpine Adventure from Chamonix to Mont Blanc French & Italian Alps
SWITZERLAND
Le Montenvers
Chamonix
Mer de Glace
Aiguille du Midi
From/To Geneva
Mont Blanc
Geneva
Val Ferret
ITALY
Courmayeur
6 Days • Levels 3-5 • Jun–Sep $4,399 to $4,849 / person double occ. (single occ. from $650 ) Traveling Solo? See web for private room savings on select dates
Families: Teens & 20s Families: 20s & Beyond
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Casual & Premiere Hotels Grand Hôtel des Alpes (Deluxe) • Refuge du Montenvers (Casual) • Le Massif (Premiere)
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