Mont Blanc Highlights: France, Italy, Switzerland

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Essential Information

Trip Profile

5 days centre-based walking with vehicle support, 1 free day. Altitude maximum 2525m, average 1525m.

Accommodation

7 nights chalet; all rooms with private bathrooms.

Chalet Chocolat
Our comfortable, modern chalet is fantastically located in Les Pelerins on the outskirts of Chamonix town. All rooms have private facilities and the spacious accommodation has an open plan living area with a wood burning stove and plenty of space to socialise and relax. A large south-facing garden boasts a hot tub, barbeque, and a private terrace with uninterrupted views of the Aiguilles du Midi and Mont Blanc. A leisurely 20 minute walk following the River L'Arve takes you into the heart of the town of Chamonix itself.

Food

7 breakfasts, 5 picnic lunches and 6 dinners included.

Reality Check

Five days walking with transport to and from start/end points of walks. Maximum altitude 2525m, average 1525m.

Walking Conditions Although some of the days are quite long, sometimes involving an ascent of 900/1000m followed by a similar descent, the walking paths are well maintained. Because of the quality of the trails, the general 'civilisation' of the area and the relative shortness of the trek, we rate it as a Grade B.

Days average about seven hours of actual walking and up to nine miles in distance. The trek should be within the capabilities of anyone in normal good health, who is reasonably fit.

The route throughout is non-technical and no special skills or equipment are required, though treks early and late in the year may encounter some snow lying on the higher passes and the itinerary may need to be alterted in consideration of this.

Normal group size and age

Normally 1 to 14, plus leader. Minimum age 16.

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The vast majority of Exodus adventures are adult group holidays. Groups are always small in size. We strongly believe that this adherence to small groups means a better experience for all; more time with your guide, less waiting around and a reduced impact on the communities and environments visited.
Each group is generally made up of like-minded travellers - with singles, couples and friends all joining in together. All these trips are suitable for single travellers, but if you prefer to travel with clients booking individually, please see our Solo Departures page.

No experience is necessary; those who take weekend hill walks in areas like the Peak District or Cotswold’s at home should manage a B-grade trek; good health and reasonable fitness are important. These Moderately graded departures are either fairly easy medium-duration walks or harder, shorter walks.

Walking & Trekking: Trips are wholly trekking-focused or simply include a significant number of walking days during the itinerary.

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Average Review Rating:
based on 76 reviews.

Mont Blanc Highlights is hiking holiday which has the comfort of a permanent base in Chalet Chocolat which is located…

Ines Hoffmann
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The overall experience of the chalet and the walks was excellent. The pace and grade was also very good.

Samir Parihar
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Mont Blanc Highlights is the perfect title for this trip. The walks and views were amazing every day and the…

Deborah Ainsworth
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