Trekking Mont Blanc
Mont Blanc, Chamonix, France
From $2799
10
days
DESCRIPTION:
Take National Geographic's G-Adventures tour of the French Alps, with this epic hiking trip around Mont Blanc. This challenging hiking circuit will reward you with mesmerizing views of glaciers, steep valleys, and, of course, Mont Blanc itself. Travel across high passes and through Alpine meadows, recharging at night with delicious mountain cuisine in simple refuges.
PRICE INCLUDES:
4 Nights (Hotel), 5 nights (Refuges), transport btwn destinations/to and from activities, 9 breakfasts, 5 dinners, and knowledgeable guides/leaders. Round trip air fare from Boston-Paris (est. as prices vary). Please contact us for your personalized quote.
DON'T FORGET:
This is a high-altitude trip with a ton of hiking. Break in those hiking shoes before you go. Build up your endurance with a training program. You want your fitness levels high enough to enjoy the scenery.
OUR TIPS:
It is best if you plan to arrive in Chamonix a day or two before the tour in order to adjust to the altitude. And adding an extra day to relax on the end of the trip can really make a difference in how you feel when you get home.
SCHEDULE:
Day 1: Chamonix, France Arrive
Day 2: 15 mile hike to Les Contamines
Day 3:11 mile hike to Les Chapieux
Day 4:14 Mile Hike to Courmayeur
Day 5:Explore Courmayeur, Italy
Day 6-9: 8, 12, 16, and 8 mile hikes
Day 10: Chamonix, France