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Mont Blanc Circuit

Tripcode: STW

Countries visited: France, Italy, Switzerland

The classic Tour du Mont Blanc, probably the most dramatic walk in Europe

Group having fun with views of Mont Blanc

The Tour du Mont Blanc links the seven valleys that surround western Europe's highest mountain, offering an unusual variety of spectacular scenery and varied walks in a two-week holiday. The route crosses three borders (from France into Switzerland, then into Italy and back to France), climbs over six passes, traverses beneath huge glaciers, and meanders through beautiful alpine meadows and picture-book villages - your students should love the variety and the opportunity to camp out in such stunning scenery. Throughout the trek we are rewarded with splendid views of some of the Alps most beautiful peaks; Mont Blanc (4810m), Aiguille Verte (4122m), Les Drus, Grand Jorasses and many more.

Itinerary

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Countries visited: France, Italy, Switzerland

Day 1

Fly to Geneva; transfer to campsite at Les Bossons, near Chamonix.

Day 2

From Chamonix the route heads past Lac Blanc to Les Frasserands.

Day 3

Cross over Col de Balme to Switzerland and camp at Trient.

Day 4

Cross Col de Forclaz to Champex.

Day 5

Head up Val Ferret to La Fouly.

Day 6

Climb to Grand Col Ferret, the highest pass of the trek.

Day 7

Rest day.

Day 8

Ascend to Monte de la Saxe, then steep descent to Courmayeur and on to Val Veny.

Day 9

Re-enter France across Col de la Seigne and through La Ville des Glaciers to Les Chapieux.

Day 10

Climb to Col de la Croix du Bonhomme and contour around to Col du Bonhomme.

Day 11

Rest day.

Day 12

Cross Col de Tricot and Col de Voza to re-enter Chamonix Valley and descend to village of Les Houches.

Day 13

Probably best views of Mont Blanc today as we make a long ascent to Brevent and then descend to Les Bossons.

Day 14

Free day at Les Bossons.

Day 15

Transfer to Geneva; fly to London.

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Images from MONT BLANC CIRCUIT

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Views of the Mont Blanc Massif with Alpenrose in the foreground

Walking group high above the Chamonix Valley

Cafe stop close to Lac Blanc above Chamonix Valley, looking at the Mont Blanc Massif

Group enjoying views of Mont Blanc